Tag Archive for ‘sustainable design’
Making communities viable
By Paul Mischefski
The movement towards a return to living in communities is one that is growing in momentum in Australia and world-wide. Smaller micro-communities and larger ventures are springing up alongside others that have been long-established.
Yet many people also consider a move to community living with a mixture of curiosity, dread, some fear and [...]
A time to unite
Anyone who has attended meetings will know — the greater the number of people, the less chance there is of obtaining an outcome.
Therefore the outcome of Copenhagen should come as no surprise. Governments from wealthy countries know that voters are easily swayed by economic arguments. Poorer countries want more for their people. While we all [...]
Plea to halt absurd growth in Queensland
Letters to the Editor
Open letter to the Premier of Queensland, Anna Bligh
Dear Madam Premier,
Recently I had a short and enjoyable holiday in Noosa but was dismayed to read in the local papers of the plans by the Minister for Infrastructure to “reform” planning approvals and the possibility of development in the ‘Wild Horse’ mountain [...]
Rockcote’s innovation recognised again
Yandina-based company Rockcote has added two more awards, to an already impressive list. In a time when many businesses are struggling to stay afloat, Rockcote is leading the way in sustainability and innovation.
Szencorp Green Building Award
Rockcote recently took home the Szencorp Green Building Award at the recent United Nations Association of Australia World Environment Day [...]
Outrage over Sustainable Planning Bill
As the Sunshine Coast continues to push towards sustainability, the state government appears to be doing its best to undermine our local community’s efforts. Narelle McCarthy reports.
Major amendments to the Integrated Planning Act 1997, carrying implications for local planning powers and the critical assessment of applications, have become yet another hallmark of the Bligh Government’s [...]
Rockcote wins international recognition
Australia’s first sustainable commercial building wins international recognition
Yandina-based Rockcote, manufacturers of eco-friendly paints and renders, have gained international recognition for their Gold Coast showroom. The Rockcote Design Centre, Australia’s first truly sustainable commercial building, is built on a former wasteland at Nerang.
The building was announced as the runner-up in the prestigious international 2008 Prix D’Excellence [...]
Rockcote shows its green colours
Addressing the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Bob Cameron of Rockcote remembers the course he took with them years ago.
“I was taught that a company is made up of plant, equipment and capital. Staff is outside the company and just employed to run things,” he said.
He disagreed back then and still does.
“A company is a [...]
Design for climate
Jo Turner gives three very basic starting points for good passive design in your house …
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