Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Technology/ Energy Saving”
As a designer I’m all too aware that we often dive into projects thinking about the large visual features – how will the style of the spaces be defined, what material the floor will be, what colour the walls will be painted – rather than what impact the space will have on the wellbeing of those who use it. In …
It’s struck me that in the past, the notion of the “smart home” is one that is brimming with the latest technology, perhaps in a way that fulfils the desire of the consumer hungry gadget lover over that of the regular dweller, whose life becomes overcomplicated with anxiety-enhancing digital switches. But, as technology becomes more intuitive and innately imbedded into …
What are we offering? Practical, hands-on workshops for businesses and individuals who want to better connect with nature, use creative skills to reduce their impact on the planet, and learn how to make happier, healthier spaces using biophilic design. Announcing a new service to add to our portfolio! After a hugely successful workshop event created in partnership with Interface for …
There is a wealth of evidence to suggest that by incorporating Biophilic Design into our built environments, we can increase our health and wellbeing. Biophilic design acknowledges that we are instinctively connected to nature and that through exploring this connection within the spaces that we live, relax and work in, we can positively influence our physical and …
Most of us spend the predominant part of our lives indoors. These spaces where we live, study, work and relax are often lacking in the natural sensory stimuli that is being shown more and more to increase our productivity, happiness and health. Evidence has begun to emerge that the inclusion of Non-Rhythmic Sensory Stimuli (NRSS) can also start to enhance …
In my world the CO2 emissions of our homes is an every present and critical issue, with 28% of the UK emissions being created by them. If you want to know more about CO2 emissions then find out more here with the Energy Saving Trust. Having spent time energy (and money!) reducing the CO2 footprint of my own home from …
I recently attended a conference with Akzo Nobel, the company that owns and manufactures Dulux paints. I learnt about their extensive sustainability strategy, known as Planet Possible, and it got me thinking about the way in which I use paints and how it affects not just the look and feel of a space but also on its energy use: …
Whilst this winter has been pretty stormy it has been a mild one so far — I have my suspicions that the coldest part is yet to come. So it’s the perfect time to make sure your home is warm and comfy — and to try and save money on those dreaded energy bills. Well the good news is that …
It’s coming up for a year since I started driving my extended range electric car- the sleek and futuristic Vauxhall Ampera, I’ve got to say that I don’t know if I can face going back to a conventional gas guzzler. If you haven’t had the chance to drive in an electric car – then do! The experience is initially quite …
Autumn is fading into Winter and 2014 is beckoning – so what can we expect to see in our homes as eco-design whizzes round the sun once more? Without further ado, here are my key trends in sustainable design to watch out for in 2014. Thinking Smart- Materials and Technology The very fabric of our homes are set to get …
