As Sydney’s newest and greenest house opens to the public today on Oxford St, Darlinghurst, it’s architect is calling for greater interaction between the profession and the public.
The Live Green House will be open until Sunday 18 October and will showcase the latest practical information on sustainable living, including vertical walls, a green roof dog kennel, cooling paint, self-cleaning concrete pavers and solar power.??Visitors to the Live Green House will be able to speak with one of the architects, Martin Urakawa from Archology, and take away ideas for reducing the environmental footprint of their home including how to save money on water and energy bills and create balcony gardens and green spaces.
Other half of Archology’s design duo, Terry Bail, said that the house, which is made from plywood, certified timber, recycled products and polycarbonate, was constructed within a day.
“It’s a cross between an exhibition stand and a house, with a bedroom, bathroom, living area and rainwater tanks. It can open up so we can have people walking through it and close down at night,” Bail said.
Engaging the public in architecture was a good thing and architects should get more involved, Bail told Architecture & Design. Sustainability would come as part of a greater cultural shift away from a disposable society, he said.
Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP said the Live Green House is about providing a one-stop-shop for people looking for the latest information on sustainable design.
