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Sustainable House Day 2016 in Ballarat
Sustainable House Day 2016 comes to Ballarat! (And it’s just a few weeks away!) This year it is on Sunday 11th September, with a large list of houses all over the country available for you to visit and be inspired. The full list of houses is still being updated, so keep an eye on…
Your Home Designed Globally, Created and Aligned Locally
I often get asked to explain what I do – even when I say I’m an architect, or that I run my own architectural practice, I still get blank looks, or people want me to explain more. I’ve met some very inspiring women entrepreneurs over the past few years, and many of them have great business advice –…
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…
So what is ‘Passive House’?
If you are at all interested in sustainable building, it is highly likely you have heard of ‘Passive House’. Passive House (also known as Passivhaus where it originated in Germany) is an international method or technical standard of designing and construction a building to achieve a very high level of energy-efficiency, with little or no heating…
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,…
WHAT Is A Sustainable House? Ballarat Green Drinks Presentation
Talina Edwards Architecture is a Ballarat-based studio, specialising in sustainable design, green buildings and healthy homes. We like to help answer your questions about environmental design. We recently began a series of posts covering the WHY, WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN and HOW of sustainable design. You can read about the “WHY” here and the…
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…
‘Sustainability Day’ at Design Build Expo 2014 Melbourne
At Talina Edwards Architecture, we’re committed to keeping up to date with the latest news and developments in sustainable design, green buildings and healthy homes, specifically relevant to our local climate here in Ballarat (where our studio is located and much of our work), but also surrounding areas including Melbourne where many of our past and…
Starting out on your green home journey? Ballarat’s ‘Smart Living and Building Expo’ (& we) can help!
Are you just starting out on your green home journey? Do you want a sustainably designed home but are not sure where to go, who to ask, or even how to find them in the first place? If so, you are not alone. The building process can be very daunting, especially at the very beginning.…
“So, what is your blog about?”
“So, what is your blog about?” What is Talina Edwards Architecture: ELEMENTAL DESIGN? Who or what is elementalina? They’re good questions, and I keep getting asked because I’m new to this blogging adventure, and we’re going to find out the answers together… starting with this attempt at an explanation. Talina Edwards Architecture is the business name for my recently established…