As we navigate through this global pandemic, Australia seems to be optimistic about looking forward to our future. And whilst we still have a long way to go, embracing some positive changes to bring into the post-pandemic world and the way in which we live are encouraging. With the clear message to stay at home, the message shouldn't be misunderstood as 'stay indoors'. We should be exploring our surroundings, going outside, and enjoying the sunshine, but safely. Coming out of this pandemic t…
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Urban Development – Post COVID_19
The Direction of Sustainable Architecture
By admin on May 4, 2020
Why are people generally not sufficiently interested in solar design of their homes? Why don't we collectively understand what the implications are for planet Earth and Climate Change to the point of doing more proactively to address it? The persistence of uncomfortable denial and sceptical arguments has promulgated slow progress. Furthermore, the cause of inaction is actually against the national interest. Media has only created confusion, playing off right and left political ideologies, whi…
Love The Life You Live
By admin on April 8, 2020
Described as a garden sanctuary for living at its best, on the corner of Congdon and Railways Streets in Cottesloe will be a development like no other seen in Perth. Ilios, a project by The Swanbourne Village Trust designed by Garry Baverstock and James Shaw from Ecotect Architects, promises to deliver some of the most stunning, and environmentally rewarding homes on the market. With over 50% allocation to gardens, roof terraces and courtyards, the development will see nine residences ove…
Retrofitting your Home
By admin on April 7, 2020
COVID-19 has forced people home for most of this year. What better time to fix up your house to save energy and use you free time productively. Post COVID-19, we predict that there will need to be a price hike in energy bills until governments implement smarter integration of solar power into the grid. Ecotect-Architects can help in many ways: Advisory service by skype or zoom to work out the best ways you can maximize DIY and engage experts contractors to help you with …