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EcoBlog

Australian green blogs, commentary and analysis
Tags >> architecture green buildings

An interesting article in the Australian this week looks at how mudbrick homes are failing the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency's new mandatory six-star energy ratings.


Do you live in a giant McMansion? If you do, a Sydney artist would like to knock your house down.


With winter approaching I've been investigating energy-efficient heating options for our home. Close examination of past electricity bills showed our electricity use trebled in winter, suggesting our existing portable oil heaters chew through energy.


Starting in mid-2009, the Federal Government will be introducing a $300 million five-year Green Loans program. On offer will be access to low-interest loans of up to $10,000 each to carry out water-saving, renewable energy or energy-efficiency work on your home.