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Light House Architecture & Science
Star-stuck? How to make the most of house energy ratings
Star-stuck? How to make the most of house energy ratings

Few people understand the star rating system. We do.

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Light House Architecture and Science17 October 2018
Windows 101 – R U confused?
Windows 101 – R U confused?

SHGC – sure as heck gets complicated! (or solar heat gain coefficient in the window world)

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Light House Architecture and Science18 May 2018
Sunshine: winter soaking, summer shading
Sunshine: winter soaking, summer shading

Deciduous plants are your friends!

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Light House Architecture and Science20 December 2017
How we start your project
How we start your project

There's a lot to juggle when we're designing your home!

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Light House Architecture and Science8 November 2017
10 key principles for a Solar (Light) House in the Canberra climate
10 key principles for a Solar (Light) House in the Canberra climate

Our recipe for success!

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Light House Architecture and Science2 August 2017
Architect, drafty or building designer - what's the difference?
Architect, drafty or building designer - what's the difference?

Who do I need for my house project?

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Light House Architecture and Science5 June 2017
What you need to know about Mr Fluffy blocks
What you need to know about Mr Fluffy blocks

Which block best suits your needs, and what to be wary of.

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Light House Architecture and Science3 May 2017
Is it more expensive to build a sustainable home?
Is it more expensive to build a sustainable home?

We are entering a new housing era where building an energy efficient home isn't just an ethical bonus.

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Light House Architecture and Science24 April 2017
We don't need so much space - we really don't
We don't need so much space - we really don't

Bigger doesn't equal better. One of Canberra's most experienced architects laments the continuing rise of the McMansion.

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Light House Architecture and Science18 April 2017
How to avoid common sustainable design mistakes
How to avoid common sustainable design mistakes

A great article in one of our favourite magazines - Sanctuary.

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Light House Architecture and Science13 March 2017
Let's talk tanks
Let's talk tanks

The rainwater kind...

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Light House Architecture and Science24 January 2017
Why bad housing design pumps up prices for everyone
Why bad housing design pumps up prices for everyone

Air conditioning shouldn't be the answer...

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Light House Architecture and Science3 January 2017
Sustainable CHOICE
Sustainable CHOICE

An excellent resource on energy efficient renovations and new builds.

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Light House Architecture and Science19 October 2016
Trees can uproot your plans
Trees can uproot your plans

We love trees for environmental, aesthetic and thermal reasons but ...

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Light House Architecture and Science15 July 2016
Affordability + sustainability?
Affordability + sustainability?

The latest research shows that green homes can improve housing affordability over the life of a building with little or no additional upfront costs - so why does sustainable design not rate in the affordability debate?

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Light House Architecture and Science27 June 2016
Embodied vs operational energy
Embodied vs operational energy

Reduce, recycle... restart? To renovate or rebuild?

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Light House Architecture and Science4 December 2014
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