Posts Tagged ‘built form and urban design’
Climate Design Wizard for energy efficient homes
Posted in Models by Kate Archdeacon on August 10th, 2009
Source: GreenRazor, the GreenPages Newsletter
The Climate Design Wizard provides homeowners, builders and architects with clear and simple information about their local climate, as well as simple design strategies that can help achieve a more environmentally sustainable outcome. The information is compiled from a century of climate data across Australia’s varying climate zones – as an energy efficient house in Sydney would have very different needs to an energy efficient house in Darwin.
Taking a walk through the Wizard might seem a little daunting – at first. There’s charts and schematics and mountains of climate data to consider. But the tool clearly outlines some of the most important principles for good climate performance.
Tags: built form and urban design, education, energy efficiency
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Craft Prototype: Multipurpose Portable Shelter
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on July 10th, 2009
Source: Craft Almanac, Craft Victoria’s Newsletter
Image via Craft Victoria
Visit a prototype of a multipurpose portable shelter made in response to Melbourne’s housing shortages and skyrocketing rents.
Dates: Monday 27 July – Saturday 22 August
Tags: built form and urban design, Craft Victoria Gallery, waste as art
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Bluestone Lounge Room – Designing the Streets of Melbourne
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on July 3rd, 2009
Source: Going Solar Transport Newsletter
Image: State of Design
Pedestrians are the lifeblood of cities, past and present. Conceived as an extension of the Melbourne pedestrian experience, this exhibition uses the outside and inside of the City Gallery to chart the ubiquitous yet seemingly invisible role of design in public space. Surfaces, bins, benches, footpath widths, etc: design a good street, create a good city. Curated by Michael Trudgeon.
Date: 17th July – 30th September 2009; opening Thursday, 16 July, 6pm-8pm
Venue: City Gallery, Melbourne Town Hall
Cost: Free
More Info: State of Design
Source: Going Solar Transport Newsletter
Tags: built form and urban design, healthy cities
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Sustainable Building Design Workshop
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on June 30th, 2009
Source: Climate Action Calendar. Email Monique Decortis on decortis@ bigpond.net.au to join the mailing list.
Image: ShelterSpace
Murrundindi Climate Network in partnership with the Moreland Energy Foundation Ltd are hosting a workshop on sustainable building. This is the second in a series and will focus on design aspects of sustainable building.
Sunday 12 July , 12pm-5pm
Tags: built form and urban design, sustainable buildings
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Forum: More Housing Along Tram Corridors
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on June 30th, 2009
Source: Going Solar Transport Newsletter
Image: sensesmaybenumbed via Flickr
Planning Institute Australia (PIA) Transport Planning Chapter Forum: Can we accommodate more people living along Melbourne’s tram lines?
Wednesday 15th July, 2009 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Tags: built form and urban design, density, housing, public transport
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Eco Timber: The Greenpeace Good Wood Guide
Posted in Movements by Kate Archdeacon on June 26th, 2009
Source: GreenRazor, the GreenPages Newsletter #88
Agroforestry plot, Ethiopia; image: treesftf via Flickr
This week, TV presenter and ambassador for the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Jamie Durie helped launch the new Greenpeace Good Wood Guide and a Joint Statement on illegal logging at the Sydney Theatre Company. The Good Wood Guide is an online guide for builders, designers, architects and DIY enthusiasts on where to find FSC certified and eco timber. The launch also served as a joint initiative of Bunnings, major timber importer Simmonds and a host of other industry and non-government organisations in the call to halt illegal timber imports and encourage Australians to buy legally sourced timber.
Tags: built form and urban design, forestry
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Speed Renting
Posted in Models by k2 on June 18th, 2009
Speed Renting is a fast and enjoyable way for prospective tenants to connect in a comfortable atmosphere with those who have spare rooms or properties available. Have a drink and find a housemate!
Our next event will be 6:30-8, Tuesday June 23rd at the Comfortable Chair, Lygon St (north of Brunswick Rd).
Please register your interest so we can coordinate householders with room seekers. http://www.iwanttolivehere.org.au/sr/
Tags: built form and urban design, Events, housing, speed renting
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Check out the Greenhouse by Joost at Federation Square!
Posted in Models by Ferne Edwards on November 24th, 2008
What: An Australian first in sustainable design and innovation, by visiting the Greenhouse by Joost, a temporary exhibition over the Spring and Summer period of 2008|09. Its built entirely from recycled and recyclable materials.
When: 7am to 11pm daily, ’til 29th January 2009
Where: Federation Square, next door to ACMI, Flinders Street, Melbourne
Tags: built form and urban design, Events, garbage, green architecture, Models, recycling, waste
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