This is an archive of all our Elemental Design Advice - our eco tips to help you design and build your sustainable home! Each one is a blog post - just click the link for more information.
Elemental Design Advice 01: DEFINING SUSTAINABILITY
"Sustainable design is about comfort, healthier homes, saving money and saving earth’s
Elemental Design Advice 02: TRUE SUSTAINABILITY
"I love the analogy that for house to be truly sustainable, it should be like a tree"
Elemental Design Advice 03: BEFORE YOU START
"Have a clear idea of WHY you want to build/extend. Ask what is your biggest dream & your greatest
Elemental Design Advice 04: SITE SELECTION
"When choosing your site, ensure you undertake a holistic site analysis & understand all the opportunities and constraints."
Elemental Design Advice 05: DESIGN FOR CLIMATE
“Ensure your home is designed for your local climate, throughout the seasons and into the future."
Elemental Design Advice 06: DESIGN FOR COMFORT
“We like 21 degrees Celsius to be comfortable - design your home to achieve this all year"
Elemental Design Advice 07: PASSIVE SOLAR DESIGN
"Ensure your design takes advantage of the climate to maintain a comfortable temperature range in the home."
Elemental Design Advice 08: ORIENTATION
"Understand the sun’s movement across your site throughout the day/year, and design to take advantage of it."
Elemental Design Advice 09: INSULATION
“A well-insulated home is like an esky - where you have more control over the temperature inside."