http://www.ecopolis.com.au ecopolis architects Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:03:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In a major upgrade to the Zoos SA Education Centre, the Westpac EnviroDome will be constructed in the old Ape Block at the Adelaide Zoo in 2008. The underlying approach to the design is based on the idea that all of the ecologically responsible aspects of the building are ‘made ... http://www.ecopolis.com.au/proj/envirodome Christie Walk is named for the long-time social and environmental activist, Scott Christie, partner of Joan Carlin, part of the community of people who have initiated and sustained this unique development. This community has contributed to the design, development and construction of Christie Walk in a commitment to the human ... http://www.ecopolis.com.au/proj/christie-walk-ecocity The Whyalla EcoCity Information Feature represents, in microcosm, the principles of ecologically responsive urbanism at work in which the environments behind and between buildings are as important as the buildings themselves, and in which energy, water and resources are conserved whilst maintaining human comfort and nurturing the spirit. Multiple, layered shade ... http://www.ecopolis.com.au/proj/whyalla-ecocity-information-feature All designed to high levels of ESD performance, utilising construction systems ranging from timber-framed strawbale to Autoclaved Aerated Concrete and steel clad, steel-framed structures. Many dwellings are designed for self-sufficiency and are integral to land care and ecological restoration projects being undertaken by their owners. http://www.ecopolis.com.au/proj/private-homes The Buddhist Meditation Centre is destined to take shape over many years. The first of the five buildings planned for the Whyalla EcoCity site has been built thanks to the spirit, dedication and hard work of Bruce Muhlan and his cohorts. Steel framed, strawbale construction makes this an unusual project, ... http://www.ecopolis.com.au/proj/buddhist-meditation-centre The Hall of Conciliation is a timber & strawbale special purpose structure, constructed in just 5 days during the first International Straw Bale Conference, in NSW, December 2002. http://www.ecopolis.com.au/proj/hall-of-conciliation Ecopolis Architects, in association with Emilis Prelgauskas architect and in collaboration with Taylor Cullity Lethlean, won a design competition held through a partnership between Paraquad SA and Archicentre Ltd to build three wheelchair accessible, 2 bedroom homes on a standard suburban block in Hillcrest, Adelaide. The brief included a desire ... http://www.ecopolis.com.au/proj/ramsay-rebuild Rawnsley Park is located 430km north of Adelaide in the spectacular outback landscape of the Flinders Ranges. The client, whose brief included a requirement for a high level of environmentally responsible design, are award-winning tourism operators with a reputation for service and innovation. The three villas are steel frame and rendered ... http://www.ecopolis.com.au/proj/rawnsley-park-eco-villa