Move over, carbon neutral ArchiBlox have developed the Worlds First Carbon Positive Prefabricated House. This small footprint home will be installed into Melbourne’s City Square on the 8th of February 2015. Archi+ Carbon Positive Houses will make significant contributions within society by addressing the increasing levels of carbon emissions and…

Aktivhaus, or B10 for short, is a ‘triple zero’ home that generates twice as much electric power from sustainable energy sources as it consumes making it the first functional ‘Active House’ in the world. In addition to generating enough power to run its own building services, it also uses the recouped energy to power two…

Aussies looking to make the switch to solar water heating to reduce their energy bills can now take advantage of innovative home-grown technology that delivers a new gold-standard in terms of design, strength and durability following the launch of Solahart’s latest solar water heaters which utilise the new envelope range…

After thirty years operating out of a warehouse in Rosebery, Artbank engaged Aileen Sage Architects in the design of its new home. The Artbank fitout is inserted into an existing warehouse and office building in Waterloo, adjacent to the Danks Street Gallery Precinct. The heritage façade and entry tower of…

Imagine walking into a home that has been programmed to open up your Powerlouvre Windows and cool the house naturally before arriving home from work…. After dinner, relax on the couch and operate your Powerlouvres with a smartphone – it’s a luxury anyone would love to have…. Then head off…

Swedish architects Tengbom collaborated with students at the University of Lund to create a solution to lack of student housing. Along with partners AF Bostader and Martinsons, Tengbom built the Smart Student Flat  entirely from locally sourced cross laminated wood and it sneakily fits into 10 square metres. tengbom.se

The combination of Maori tradition and environmental ambition has produced an award-winning building and a unique childcare centre for the Maori tribe of Ngãti Hine, in the small town of Kawakawa on New Zealand’s North Island. Te Mirumiru, an early childhood centre for children from birth to five-years-old, has scooped…

The Cape brings together modern architecture, clean energy and community spirit in a truly unique development. Located at Cape Paterson on one of Victoria’s most spectacular coastlines, just a stroll away from pristine waters. The vision is to create a benchmark for sustainable living, in a location unlike any other….

Award winning artisan food manufacturer Brookfarm has installed 288 solar panels on the bake-house roof in Byron Bay, naturally powering the production factory, offices and cool rooms. The installation is the largest of its kind in the Northern Rivers, and is part of the company’s goal of dramatically cutting its…

The wait for Melbourne lovers of Scandinavian design is over with the launch of the much-anticipated funkis store in The Strand Melbourne. Celebrating the very best of Swedish and Scandinavian design in fashion, home-wares, accessories and interiors; funkis is particularly excited to be bringing the brand to an eager Melbourne…