10 keys to ESD
These are some key points to consider for any good design. I first wrote this summary a few years ago but thought it might be of interest here. Although I wrote it based on my company’s principles, it happens to be well aligned to the principles of the Green Building Council as well. 1. Orientation […]
Where do you start
To begin a design, start with the big picture. Prioritise your needs, desires and would-be-nice-to-haves. Establish either a set of design parameters that must be fulfilled or a budget that must not be exceeded; ie. either you want your dream home or you want to work to a budget…the two seldom match so one or […]