Energy

The issue of the ecological sustainability of Australian Cities is of increasing public concern. This concern is being reflected in the significant increase in the attention being paid to issues of global climate change. Average urban dwellings produce about eight tonnes of carbon dioxide per year through energy consumption. This demand has grown consistently over the past 30 years, and will continue to grow further. This can be reduced through more efficient energy use, product selection and influencing behavioural change.

Climate Change and Greenhouse effect
Energy Efficiency
Renewable Energy
Influencing Behavioural Change

WATER

The average Australian uses 400 litres of water per day; and while less than half of it will be drunk or used to cook food, chances are that all of it is treated, potable water from the local water provider. What many people don’t realize is that it’s fairly easy to implement simple systems for recycling and reusing water on your own

Greening your workplace

What is the big deal?

A greener workplace can mean a lighter ecological footprint, a healthier and more productive place to work, and good news for the bottom line. Whether you're the boss or the employee, whether your office is green already or still waiting to see the light, some practical steps can lay the groundwork for a healthy, low-impact workspace.

Greening habitation

In October, Habitation studio moved into a recently refurbished warehouse in Zetland. From initial site selection to the selection of new stationary we sought out ways in which we could reduce our environmental footprint.