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July 2019
Renew Brisbane Branch: Sustainable living ideas for SE QLD Apartments
Presentation: Phil Alford’s presentation will focus on measures taken in his apartment and apartment block to improve its sustainability/carbon footprint, including thermal comfort, energy efficiency, solar PV system on the roof, choice of electricity provider, centralised hot water heating, dealing with waste, electric vehicle charging etc as well as seeking input and ideas from the audience. Speaker: Phil Alford is a retired meteorologist/climatologist who has had an interest in sustainable living solutions for the past 45 years. His understanding of the current…
Find out more »September 2019
Sustainable House Day at Narara Ecovillage (NSW)
Open houses at Narara Ecovillage! See … Candys earthship Farrells' house Geoffs Hemp House Jazz's 9-Star Home The Hive Tiny Footprint – The Mayflower Talks throughout the day Tiny Houses House designs (owners, builders or architects talk about sustainable house designs) Other talks- to be advised Other activities available Self-guided tour of the Village Food and drink Picnic spots Places to relax and discuss sustainable houses! Travel Shuttle bus Please consider the environment and use our free shuttle bus between the village…
Find out more »Sustainable House Day (National Event)
For more than 19 years, Sustainable House Day has provided a great opportunity for hundreds of thousands of people to visit some of Australia’s leading green homes – ones that are not only environmentally friendly, but cheaper to run and more comfortable to live in. Sustainable House Day gives visitors a chance to inspect firsthand houses that have been designed, built or renovated with sustainability in mind as well as the opportunity to talk to owners and receive unbiased advice. Register…
Find out more »Wild Mountains Environmental Education Centre SHD Open Day (QLD)
Visit x homes at the Wild Mountains Trust, an independent, community focused, non-profit organisation providing leadership in environmental education and conservation. This site is only accessible via 4WD, we will meet you for morning tea at the pick up point and drive you up to the Wild Mountains Trust. You will be able to visit: Geordies House Mountain Hut Whiptail Stawbale House x x We will all meet for lunch (which we will provide) you will have a chance to…
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