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It’s all about comfort! (2016 South Pacific Passive House Conference Melbourne #SPPHC2016)
I recently wrote this review for the ArchiTeam newsletter ‘Datum’ – the original article appeared here and if you’re wondering ‘What is Passive House?’, you can read more about this in my previous post. It’s all about comfort! (2016 South Pacific Passive House Conference Melbourne #SPPHC2016) Comfort, you say? Not too hot, not…
Grand Designs Live Melbourne 2014
Grand Designs Live Melbourne 2014 I have a confession to make… … I do rather like attending a home-show! Whether they’re industry-specific and more of a trade-show for construction-professionals, or a show aimed at DIYers and the average-joe, I’m all for it! There is always plenty to learn – not only from exhibits showcasing new products,…
Green building resource guide
Talina Edwards Architecture is a Ballarat-based studio, with a passion for sustainable design, green buildings and healthy homes. We like to help answer your questions, so if you have a query please let us know! We’ve recently added a “Resources” page to our website, as we often find that we’re recommending links or websites to people for…
WHY do sustainable design?
Talina Edwards Architecture is a Ballarat-based studio, specialising in sustainable design, green buildings and healthy homes. We like to help answer your questions, and this post is one in our series of informative articles about environmental design. The first (and most important question) is: WHY do sustainable design? (We’ll also be covering what, where, when,…
My big-hearted tribe
Phew! Can you believe it is ONE MONTH until Christmas? The silly season is well and truly upon us now! It’s the time of year when I start to reflect upon the past 12 months. A LOT has happened here! It’s been a year of new beginnings – starting a new life here in Ballarat after…
5 Ways To Celebrate World Architecture Day!
Ok, so it’s not a public holiday, and you’re not an Architect, but there’s still plenty of ways YOU can celebrate World Architecture Day TODAY! In fact you have all week to celebrate, so here’s five ideas for you, to get you more excited about Architecture! 1. WATCH: An episode of Grand Designs If you’ve…
The future is ‘green’ for big roofs
I attended the seventh Ballarat Green Drinks last night at Mitchell Harris Wine Bar. Green Drinks events are held all over the world, and are a fantastic community event where like-minded folk can get together, have a drink, hear informative and inspiring speakers from varying disciplines with regards to the environment. It’s become one of…