Living Green

Our Living Green articles are for those looking to lead a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. Our sustainable home design ideas, home energy saving tips and energy efficient suggestions will help you to save money on your electricity bills and reduce your carbon footprint.

What the Heck is Glamping and Where Can You Do It?

By Heather Scott on 11 Oct 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

“Glamping”, or glamorous camping as it’s known to the uninitiated, is a new travel trend sweeping the world. It grew out of the eco-tourism movement, which encourages modern travellers to become more conscious of their environmental footprint. Glamping allows travellers to get back to nature while enjoying all the comforts of a hotel ...

House Made Out of Seaweed in Denmark

By Peter Sarmas on 27 Sep 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Energy efficient house design has become more and more appealing to Australians across the country. With the ever increasing cost of energy prices, it’s little wonder why. But when it comes to sustainable home design, Denmark is leading the way with its innovative use of a completely natural yet widely overlooked resource ...

Sustainable Kitchen Materials

By Danielle King on 29 Aug 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Sustainability is the big buzzword these days as more and more people become environmentally conscious. But how does this apply to renovating your home and the types of materials you should consider using? We take a close look at the materials to consider when renovating your kitchen ...

5 Tips On What to Look for When Buying a Green Home

By Danielle King on 24 Jul 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

With the rise of energy costs an overall increase in environmental awareness, more and more people are turning to energy efficient and “green” homes – and it’s a trend that doesn’t appear to be going anywhere soon. Different homes have features that have the potential to dramatically reduce your impact on the environment ...

Attention Landlords: Here’s Why You Should Make Your Rental Home Greener and How to Do It

By Danielle King on 11 Jul 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

With energy prices continuing to rise, it is no surprise that the demand for energy efficient homes in Australia is growing rapidly. Recent figures collected by Just Change shows that 57 per cent of renters now take energy efficiency into consideration when selecting a rental property ...

Living Green: Appliances for Eco Friendly Kitchens

By Danielle King on 25 Jun 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

The current property market shows a trend of growth in the number of people seeking out sustainable architecture in their future home. With that, new eco-house kitchen designs are often a focal point. If you are building a green home or looking for some alternative ways to go green in your current home ...

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