Living Green

Our Living Green articles are for those looking to lead a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. Our sustainable home design ideas, home energy saving tips and energy efficient suggestions will help you to save money on your electricity bills and reduce your carbon footprint.

New Green Building Rating Tool Launches

By Peter Sarmas on 15 Nov 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has come up with a comprehensive rating tool that promises to improve the energy efficiency and environmental sustainability of existing buildings. GBCA’s Chief Executive Romily Madew expects the tool to be a “game changer” for Australia’s property ...

Ride to Work? You’ll Need a Bike Barrier For That

By Urban Melbourne on 1 Nov 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Between 1 and 3 per cent of Australian commuters are out on the roads today, proving cycling is often the fastest transport choice. Why don’t more people join them? It is not for a lack of interest, but the dangers involved in riding on Australian roads. We may have helmets, but the Dutch have the protection that matters: barrier protection ...

Rooftop Farming: Part of the Future of Inner-City Living

By Urban Melbourne on 18 Oct 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Rooftops are generally seen as the most ideal locations for setting up farms. As our least occupied areas, they are open to sunlight and rain, which are essential to a thriving garden. In recent times, there have been many initiatives to incorporate community gardens in existing areas ...

What the Heck is Glamping and Where Can You Do It?

By Heather Scott on 11 Oct 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

“Glamping”, or glamorous camping as it’s known to the uninitiated, is a new travel trend sweeping the world. It grew out of the eco-tourism movement, which encourages modern travellers to become more conscious of their environmental footprint. Glamping allows travellers to get back to nature while enjoying all the comforts of a hotel ...

House Made Out of Seaweed in Denmark

By Peter Sarmas on 27 Sep 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Energy efficient house design has become more and more appealing to Australians across the country. With the ever increasing cost of energy prices, it’s little wonder why. But when it comes to sustainable home design, Denmark is leading the way with its innovative use of a completely natural yet widely overlooked resource ...

Sustainable Kitchen Materials

By Danielle King on 29 Aug 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Sustainability is the big buzzword these days as more and more people become environmentally conscious. But how does this apply to renovating your home and the types of materials you should consider using? We take a close look at the materials to consider when renovating your kitchen ...