One man’s trash is another man’s tower
Green structures and buildings are a growing trend, but never quite like this before. Chartier-Corbasson has designed a concept for a skyscraper that would be constructed from the recycled waste of its occupants. The Organic London Skyscraper would reuse the paper and plastic waste created by the residents to create panels for its continued construction....
Travelling light
While you may not have an estimated time of arrival or even a fixed destination, there is a silver lining for this new mode of transport proposed by New York architect Tiago Barros. The Passing Cloud is a floating device which completely inverts the traditional act of travelling. The route is determined by predominant winds...
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Prince Alfred Park Pool splashes onto the city scene
Sydney’s newest 9-lane, 50 metre outdoor pool is the first fully-accessible outdoor heated pool in the city. Not only is it now open – but it’s free! For the first six months Sydney-siders can enjoy unique water-views, park-views and city-views all at the one time. Another great aspect to draw your eye is Prince Alfred...
Erosion control for vegetated slope retention
In landscaping we are sometime called to deal with a steep slope. Retaining walls are not always a possible or even preferred option. Vegetation will, when chosen carefully, retain the soil in the most effective manner. Selecting plants with various root systems will ensure the soil is retained at different depth. In the case of...
Inner City Country Living
Being country born and bred, I’m showing my support and unbridled enthusiasm for Sydney City Farm and Sustainable Living Centre, our first working farm which is currently operating at Sydney Park in St Peters. The idea behind this initiative is to create a green sanctuary to showcase an eco-friendly future and a place where the community...
Nundle cleans up at the Tidy Town Sustainable Community Awards 2012
The very small village of Nundle has recently set a very big example to all surrounding towns and cities. Nundle is located in the New England region of New South Wales, 60km from Tamworth. The area has a rich history as a once prosperous gold mining town in the late 19th century. However, after the nearby hills...
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When 2 become 1: The Landscape Australia Expo and the Spring Green Expo Unite!
For the first time, The Landscape Australia Expo Queensland will be held alongside the Nursery and Garden Industry Association of Queensland’s annual Spring Green Expo on the 30th and 31st of July 2013 at the Gold Coast Convention Centre. Both events cater to the professional nursery and landscaping industries so there will a much greater range...
Solar lamps which cater to everyone on the spectrum
Solar power is an affordable and environmentally friendly technology that everyone should consider for their exterior lighting needs. And by everyone, I don’t just mean for large public works and commercial projects, but also residential areas or even sub-Sahara regions of Africa. In the world’s poorest regions, kerosene lanterns are the standard form of night-time...
Great Crate at Green Square
We’ve all heard of Green Roofs and Green Walls, but how often do you hear of a Green Square? And where would you find such a thing? Green Square of course! From 21 September – 21 October as part of the Art & About Festival, Green Square station is home to The Great Crate. Measuring 10m²...
Smart Art
Architecture is no longer just a beauty contest; some of our best international designs are making headway due to their intelligent and daring design and personality. Who can discuss contemporary architecture without mentioning the Centre Pompidou, France’s infamous modern art museum? The Centre Pompidou was built in 1977 by Sir Richard Rogers and has remained...
Green Walls are on the way up
I have always had a fondness for climbers. I remember my first house and the gorgeous passionfruit vine that entirely engrossed our fence and garage, producing sweet tropical flowers and delicious purple fruit. I have always found it so aesthetically pleasing to see the natural world lighten and brighten commercial, industrial or residential spaces. Gardens...
Flower Power
Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay is a horticultural mega-project which gives whole new meaning to the term flower power. It is the final week of the Singapore Flower Festival, and naturally, the highlight of the program was the unveiling of a forest of Supertrees. The Supertrees are crafted of thick steel branches and range from...
