Reducing Building Waste

June 30, 2011

When designing a healthy eco home it is also important to consider the amount of waste consumed during the building process. Our design team at Bush & Beach is up to date with the latest innovative materials available in the market place and will assist you to look at ways of reducing, re-using and recycling [...]

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Passive Cooling

June 9, 2011

Sustainable healthy passive cooling techniques should be incorporated into an eco home to maximize the efficiency of the home by reducing heat gain from the external environment. In order to achieve a sustainable healthy passive cooling design it is suggested and recommended that the following items should be addressed to improve the energy efficiency of [...]

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Thermal Mass

June 9, 2011

Thermal mass refers to the capacity of a material to store heat. High density materials such as concrete, rammed earth, bricks and tiles have a high thermal mass, which allows them to absorb heat, unlike timber which has a low thermal mass. Therefore when designing your Bush & Beach eco home consider the benefits of [...]

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What is a GreenSmart Home?

June 9, 2011

GreenSmart homes showcase environmentally responsible housing principles and design. Benefits: Improve the energy, resource and water efficiency of the home Enable homeowners to waste less and recycle more Reduce the waste from the building process Create healthier homes Improve site management during construction A Greensmart home will have lower energy and water bills Comfortable to [...]

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Skylights and Roof Windows

June 2, 2011

Incorporating skylights or roof windows into your Bush & Beach eco home can make a significant improvement to the overall energy efficiency while creating a wonderful living environment for your family. They can be used to provide natural lighting and in some cases ventilation in areas with nonexistent or inadequate lighting. There is a wide [...]

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Shading Your Home

June 2, 2011

Good passive design in your eco home should incorporate shading of the home, outdoor entertaining areas, external walls and glass to help reduce summer temperatures and therefore improve the comfort levels for your family while also reducing energy costs. To achieve the optimum benefits and desired comfort levels it is critical to shade and or [...]

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Reducing Water Usage

May 26, 2011

Our Bush & Beach design team would consider an eco friendly home to be one that can help reduce your overall household water usage, thus creating an environment that is not only sustainable but would improve your quality of life and reduce your impact on the environment. Reducing your water usage can be as simple [...]

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Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Cells

May 19, 2011

The use of photovoltaic technology can be used to provide an alternative to conventional energy sources therefore reducing energy costs and green house gas omissions while providing a healthier home and improved lifestyle for your family. Our design team at Bush & Beach is up to date with the latest photovoltaic systems that are available [...]

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Home Design for Efficient Energy Use

May 19, 2011

Using energy efficiently within the home can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce your energy and operational costs, helping to create a healthier home for your family. Renewable Energy Renewable energy is a wonderful way to improve your efficiency. When designing your new eco, sustainable home consider sources of renewable energy such as solar, [...]

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Types of Home Construction

May 12, 2011

When designing a passive eco friendly, energy efficient home you should consider the type of construction used as there are advantages and disadvantages depending on the climate, availability of materials, distance, budget and the overall architectural appearance. Heavyweight construction: Is generally a slab on ground, brick veneer or rendered home which is used in the [...]

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