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Green Buildings

Anonymous
Anonymous
edited March 2005 in architecture
HI

For an essay i am doing at uni, i would like to know if environemtnal ideas were used in buildings along time ago. when did they first start to appear, and if there are any examples!!

Thank you

K.Rai

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  • The Olderfleet
    The Olderfleet
    edited January 1970
    Well, it depends! But verandah's were an early Australian response to the prevaling environmental conditions. They shade the windows and keep the house cool (as well as present a nice place to sit). The below image is of Burlington Terrace (1886-1871) in East Melbourne, notible for its verandahs.

    burlington1.jpg

    There are many examples of course. I am just keen on this one at the moment!

    And don't forget the "Queenslander" from up north. A house on stilts to keep it cool!

    p03img.jpg
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