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Edra 41: Bibliography Of Books On Display, Kathleen Demsky 2010 Andrews University

Edra 41: Bibliography Of Books On Display, Kathleen Demsky

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edra 41 | Policy & The Environment | Washington, DC


Re-Designing The 'Great Australian Dream': Creating A More Sustainable Housing Future, Eko Pam 2010 Edith Cowan University

Re-Designing The 'Great Australian Dream': Creating A More Sustainable Housing Future, Eko Pam

Theses : Honours

Sustainable design is a buzzword in the field of architecture, yet very few houses built in Western Australia last year had an environmentally friendly focus. Through much debate and research, designers now have a thorough understanding of the environmental impact ofhousing (Kibert, 2005; Roaf, 2001; Yeang, 1995). The result is that architects worldwide are now offering a more sustainable housing model. These houses are expensive and look very different to the popular project homes. Despite this environmental awareness, the homes Western Australians build appear to be growing larger, with little regard for their future sustainability. There is reluctance among Australians …


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