Though the burgeoning city-state of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates may be many wondrous things, a haven for green development and sustainability has not been one of them. In almost the blink of an eye Dubai has evolved from a small brown desert port into a glistening jungle of [...]

People get sick and animal get sick; these are facts that we all know. But do buildings get sick? If you’ve heard the term “sick building” being tossed about, you may be as confused as others. The term doesn’t refer to the building itself, but to the health of the [...]

If you’re designing your dream home and you like to keep an eye on your carbon footprint, you might be concerned about the impact of all your construction plans. But don’t despair! There are steps that you can take to limit your emissions and minimise the effect that your new [...]

Zone controlled comfort in a home is a great option to save energy costs and reduce energy use. Going green and being energy efficient can be done by installing a temperature zoning system. The thermostat for a home is typically one unit that is capable of being programmed. A home [...]

Whilst we all dream of that stunning garden with a well thought out design encompassing stunning planting etc, unless you consider where the timber used to construct garden items such as pergolas, gazebos, fencing, sheds and the like came from then your gain will more than likely be somebody else`s [...]

Green Living Taken to a Whole New Level (Literally) A French architecture firm has designed six high-rise towers that embody the concept of green living, aptly dubbed “Farmscrapers”. The project was planned specifically for the Chinese city of Shenzhen, which is increasing in population density and urban development, leading to [...]