A retrofit from the Irish countryside with a thermal plaster finish.
A retrofit from the Irish countryside with a thermal plaster finish.
A retrofit from the Irish countryside with a thermal plaster finish.
A retrofit from the Irish countryside with a thermal plaster finish.
A retrofit from the Irish countryside with a thermal plaster finish.
A retrofit from the Irish countryside with a thermal plaster finish.
A retrofit from the Irish countryside with a thermal plaster finish.
A retrofit from the Irish countryside with a thermal plaster finish.
Hydroponics is a subset of hydroculture and is a method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions, in water, without soil. Terrestrial plants may be grown with their roots in the mineral solution only, or in an inert medium, such as perlite or gravel.
A retrofit from the Irish countryside with a thermal plaster finish.
A retrofit from the Irish countryside with a thermal plaster finish.
As a civilization, we are now very aware of what steps we need to take in order to have any hope of mitigating climate change. Yet worldwide, humans still have made shockingly little substantial progress towards that goal, despite overwhelming evidence of its necessity. This includes the need for sustainable eco-housing--arguably the most essential change required for human survival--although the knowledge and technology needed for good eco-houses already exists.With Eco-Homes, environmental geographer Jenny Pickerill comprehensively explores eco-housing from both a social and a political perspective. Featuring over thirty case studies on eco-housing from Britain, Spain, Thailand, Argentina, and the United States, Eco-Homes takes a novel approach to examining why radical changes to our homes--such as making them more temporary, using natural materials, or relying on manual heating and ventilation--necessitates significant social changes in how we live. It isn't technology or politics holding us back from fighting climate change, Pickerill argues, but deeply-rooted cultural and social understandings of how we live and what we expect from our houses. With an international perspective and a crucial message, Eco-Homes provides clear policy suggestions during an important era of environmental solutions.
EcoRefab has expertise in building with earth and strawbale, and collaborates with other professionals in this field.
We Build Earthships We build Earthships for people. We have several designs that you can choose from, according to your budget and your location. You can purchase construction plans from our online store and build your own home or hire Earthship Biotecture to construct it for you. People usually have the misconception that Earthships are cheap […]
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The University of Toronto researchers have been busy at work - busy drawing inspiration from the fluctuating and color-changing skin of squids and using it to c
The premier design & architecture magazine for the Hudson Valley, Catskills, and the Berkshires, showcasing innovative design, sustainable building technology, and regional makers.
Reducing energy usage and carbon emissions in houses is vital in the fight against climate change, and in cooler climates that means getting ourselves off gas. But what’s the viable alternative?
Earthship is a concept of over 40 years and yet the first one ever built in Europe was in 2000. The idea is a trademark of Michael Reynolds — a US architect. In the 70s, Reynolds envisioned a home…
While new buildings may be the glamorous eco-home pinups, retrofitting existing homes is the main game when it comes to creating energy-efficient, comfortable housing stock for all Australians.
Floating treatment wetlands are an emerging innovation in green technology that have demonstrated significant potential for stormwater management.
Nine great ways retrofit existing warehouse buildings to make them more eco-friendly and energy efficient, all while saving a significant amount of money.
Whether you're building new or remodeling, use these alternative framing and insulating techniques to make your home more comfortable, energy efficient, and durable than a code-built house.
The demand for sustainable commercial property buildings is growing. A sustainable building is one that uses resources efficiently, produces a low carbon footprint, has small or no negative impacts on the environment and provides a healthy indoor climate. Many older commercial buildings can be made more sustainable by green retrofitting. This is the process of refurbishing an old building to make it more environmentally friendly and efficient. A successful refit will not only ensure green targets have been met but it should also result in the increase of the value of the building and provide long term savings for both landlords and tenants. Building owners could have a competitive edge as more and more occupants seek out energy-efficient, smart buildings. And those office other building occupants are more likely to work more productively for their employers when their workplace provides lots of natural light, ventilation and the ability to control temperature. What does green retrofitting involve? There’s never going to be a one size fits all solution for retrofitting commercial property and there is the possibility of large upfront costs especially if outdated equipment needs to be replaced. However even the smallest of projects can help to reduce a building’s carbon emissions. Green retrofitting tends to focus on making reductions in energy use and installing renewable energy systems. This can simply involve replacing lights such as light bulbs for more efficient LED lights or taking it further and installing solar panels. Re-insulating a property will help to maintain a suitable temperature and lower costs as will an upgrade to heating or air conditioning units especially if automation is added to run the systems and has the ability to switch off power when it is detected that an area is not in use. Water systems can be set up to ensure supplies are reused and conserved such as low flush toilets and rainwater collection. Aerated taps contain a flow regulator that controls the amount of water coming through and can be fitted to older taps. Low-flow showers can be installed. Green roofs are gaining in popularity because they are low cost and maintenance. Using a roof that supports plants and grass can moderate a building’s heat and the amount of stormwater runoff. And finally fitting charging points for electric vehicles at a building could encourage tenants to make use of such cars. Don’t forget to search NovaLoca’s thousands of commercial property listings to find the premises that suit your specific needs.
Following pandemic, UK has ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’ to improve climate resilience and become global leader on environment, Committee on Climate Change says
After a while our homes need a change or some updating. Here are 10 Eco-friendly ways to renovate your home!
Here’s 5 key areas to consider when thinking about the cladding of your home and how it needs to perform - and achieve peace of mind! Read more.
Meeting the EnerPHit standard is the peak achievement for retrofitting an existing property to be energy efficient. This is what you need to know
Look at the insulation and airtightness strategies used for the ground floor detailing at the Golcar Passivhaus cavity wall newbuild project.
Some of the most interesting examples of green innovation are those that transform the environmentally unkind into a beacon of eco-friendly sophistication. Such was the challenge dealt to Bligh Voller Nield in designing the headquarters for Sydney-based Stockland.
Reducing energy usage and carbon emissions in houses is vital in the fight against climate change, and in cooler climates that means getting ourselves off gas. But what’s the viable alternative?
We Build Earthships We build Earthships for people. We have several designs that you can choose from, according to your budget and your location. You can purchase construction plans from our online store and build your own home or hire Earthship Biotecture to construct it for you. People usually have the misconception that Earthships are cheap […]
A retrofit from the Irish countryside with a thermal plaster finish.
