Archive for the ‘Sustainable Living’ Category

Passive Solar – An affordable way to keep warm this winter

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

sun in handsOk, so what is ‘Passive Solar’ you ask?

Well let me explain what it is, the benefits of it and how YOU can take advantage of it.

Passive Solar Explained

Passive Solar is simply using technologies and building design to naturally warm (or cool in summer) your home. Factors such as the orientation of your home, to take advantage of the warming summer sun in winter and cooling breezes in summer are a major component of passive solar designs. It’s all about using what nature provides to warm your home in winter and cool it in summer. (more…)

SUBTROPICAL DESIGN:

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

Sub_tropical_designIf there is one thing that I love about Brisbane it is our climate.

Our weather is so much milder than that of Sydney or Melbourne. Our summers lack the intense, dry heat of the southern states, and cooling breezes can be found on most blocks of land in Brisbane. Our winters, whilst having the odd chilly day, seldom produce the icy frosts found south of the border. In general, our weather lends itself perfectly to an outdoor lifestyle. (more…)