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Embracing Our Heritage: The Role of Natural Construction Materials

Architecture, Bio-Construction, Design, Environmental Restoration, Sustainability, Uncategorized

Embracing Our Heritage: The Role of Natural Construction Materials Heritage is a tapestry woven from the threads of our collective history, culture, and environment. It encompasses the practices, traditions, and materials that have shaped human civilization. Construction materials are a vital aspect of our architectural legacy. The way we build not only reflects our cultural […]

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COP28: The Highs, the lows and the scary

Construction, Environmental Restoration, Sustainability, Town Planning, Uncategorized

COP28: The Highs, the lows and the scary As you might know, COP28 is currently underway in Dubai in The United Arab Emirates. COP is an international climate meeting held each year by the United Nations to agree on voluntary actions to prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system. From the very beginning,

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Pet-friendly plants for your garden and home

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When approaching clients for a garden design, I often hear the phrase, ‘I can’t have a nice garden because my dogs destroy and eat everything.’ If this seems familiar and resonates with you, there is good news. Nature is exceptionally resilient, and there are many ways to design a pet-friendly garden. In this blog, we

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Recycling: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Sustainability, Uncategorized

Be honest. How often do you think about what ends up in your trashcans and what happens with that waste after the municipal trucks come and collect it on collection day? In South Africa, we see the trolley guys arrive in our neighbourhoods and watch them rummage through the bin collecting paper, hard plastic and

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