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Greatest Residential Conversions [Infographic]

April 4April 11Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged architecture, converted spaces, design, global warming, infographic, inspiration, reclaimed, refurbished, renovated buildings, repaired, repurposed, residential conversions4 Comments

With space for new houses becoming more and more sparse, builders and architects are turning to old, unused buildings and converting them into modern, new homes.

This is great for two main reasons:

Older buildings have so much more character then new builds, so renovating them, or in this case converting them, into new living spaces, preserves these great looking buildings for generations to come.
It’s much better to re-use derelict buildings then to simply build on open, natural land, which adds to the global warming situation.

Here, Rubber Bond has some of the greatest conversions from all over the world…
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Energy Efficient and Sustainable Buildings [Infographic]

March 28March 27Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged architecture, carbon neutral, community garden, eco, energy consumption, energy efficient, infographic, renewable energy, solar power, sustainability, sustainable, wind energy2 Comments

Increased demand is a certainty and we can no longer deny the elephant in the room. We need to address the issue of creating buildings that support the demand without setting us further back in other areas. Energy efficiency saves money and creates jobs and will be essential to both homes and businesses in the future.

The examples in this infographic show just how effective energy efficient and sustainable buildings can be, as well as how creative.

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Green Documentaries: The Human Scale

November 7November 23Posted in MediaTagged architecture, cities, climate change, green, Health, human behavior, human interaction, Jan Gehl, lifestyle, modern, oil, urbanLeave a comment

https://vimeo.com/67638874

Duration: 77 mins • Genre: Documentary • Format: HD • Language: English or Danish • Country: Denmark • Release: November 2012

The human scale questions our assumptions about modernity, exploring what happens when we put people into the center of our equations.

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Savvy Salvagers Pallet Projects [Infographic]

January 29March 27Posted in DIY, Upcycle / Repurpose / Reuse, WoodTagged architecture, budget, building, design, diy, eco, green, house, how to, ideas, infographic, innovation, inspiration, pallet, project, recycle, reduce, repurpose, reuse, room, salvage, savvy, shoestring, sustainable, upcycle3 Comments

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Over two billion pallets are used every day to move stuff about, but the humble little transporter is way more versatile than just that. Creative minds have used pallets to make everything from doggie beds to dressing screens. This savvy salvagers infographic gives you tons of ideas for using pallets in your own home and guides you through the process, from picking safe pallets to gathering your tools, so that you can make your own pallet furniture for your own home. Don’t forget to share all your brilliant creations.