Design

The Passive House concept targets a specific set of design criteria and performance metrics. It uses design elements to make the building as energy efficient as possible.  Learn more on our PassivHaus page.

Adding renewable energy sources like solar panels to a building has a number of positive impacts. It reduces reliance on grid infrastructure meaning less chances of being impacted by grid failures. It also has the beneficial impact of reducing the power bills at a time when the cost of living is becoming a major issue for a lot of people.

BESS or battery energy storage systems allow for the storage of the renewable energy we generated from solar panels, wind turbines and hydro power systems.

They allow us to collect the energy generated and store it for times when demand is higher. They can also provide power when the sun and wind are unavailable or the water is not flowing.

Rain water harvesting allows us to capture the most valuable commodity there is and use it when needed. Combining rain water collection systems with water storage tanks, a first flush system and and a quality filtration system can have a dramatic impact on health and wellbeing. We further reduce our reliance on grid infrastructure and potentially have a better quality of water for drinking and bathing, irrigation and cleaning.

Aquaponics is the process of creating a closed system that is a sustainable method of food production. That combines aquaculture (raising fish or other aquatic animals) with hydroponics (growing plants without soil) in a symbiotic environment.

A variety of techniques have been successfully engineered and pioneered the world over that are contributing to the regeneration of formerly barren landscapes. Many of these are being implemented both on small and large scales to improve the quality of soil and regenerate damaged land.

Smart technology has become integrated with every aspect of modern life. We carry a smart phone in our pocket that carries our digital lives, our homes are connected to the internet through televisions and even lights.

However the more connected we become the higher the level of risk our personal data and even our physical security are exposed to.

Implementing smart design concepts into the way we secure the most private elements of our lives is becoming a must. The security systems on our homes and businesses and the locks on our doors are just a couple of the key aspects of this smart energy and smart technology design considerations.