Net Zero Energy is quickly becoming a sought after goal for many buildings around the globe - each relies on exceptional energy conservation and then on-site renewables to meet all of its heating, cooling and electricity needs. Yet the true performance of many developments is overstated – and actual Net Zero Energy buildings are still rare. But now, the Living Building Challenge has developed the Net Zero Energy Building Certification and it is … [Read more...]
Wise Words For Friday…
Food For Thought…
Positive thought, that's what we like to see! … [Read more...]
How Much Exercise Do You Do?
The latest advice on exercise suggests that you do not have to run marathons or spend hours in the gym to be healthy. New research suggests that just 15 minutes of moderate physical activity per day increases life expectancy by three years, compared to inactive people. Moderate activity could be anything from vacuum cleaning to gardening to brisk walking. … [Read more...]
Food For Thought…
Eco-Home Made From Straw and Wood Should Please the Three Little Pigs
Designed by a group of young French architects from Studio 1984, the “Nest” is a compact home concept that is reminiscent of a traditional barn. The eco-home, which was conceived as part of the Archi<20 competition for low-cost, environmentally-friendly architecture in France, incorporates a simple quadratic structure that has been built using pastoral materials such as straw and wood. Could you live in something such as this? … [Read more...]
Do You Know Your Greens?
Never tried Yoga?
Yoga means "union" in Sanskrit, the language of ancient India. Here are a few of the benefits of yoga: Yoga strengthens the body as a unit. Practised correctly, with attention to alignment, yoga confers joint stability just as weight-room strength training does. The standing poses are especially good for strengthening the small stabilizing muscles of the lower leg while stretching the hip flexors. And yoga will also increase your core … [Read more...]
Do Your Kids Get Enough Outdoor Time?
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