Living by Design


Living by Design with sustainable architect Narelle Edgar

Living by Design first launched on What a Wonderful World in 2007 as a segment dedicated to permaculture.  It has now grown to a monthly focus on all aspects of sustainable design from permaculture to architecture and retrofits and green plumbing to LEDs. You can catch Living by Design on the second Monday of each month from 5.30-6pm on What a Wonderful World with Narelle Edgar and her range of expert guests.

NARELLE EDGAR Producer/Presenter – Living By Design

Now co-hosting What a Wonderful World with Kay Watts on the 2nd Monday of each month, Narelle joined Wonderful World in July 2010 soon after appearing as a guest on ‘Living by Design’. As an architect and mother, she was excited by the unexpected opportunity to share her passion and design knowledge, and to explore with a variety of guests better options for living to ensure our earth is protected for future generations. Narelle has a varied experience in architectural practice, working in London and Melbourne before establishing her own practice in 1999. More recently she became co-founder of the ‘Green Box Studio’ (http://www.greenboxstudio.com.au/), a collective of architectural and building businesses focused on sustainable design, and minimising the carbon footprint of the construction process. She is passionate about protecting and re-engaging with the environment, and has a commitment to living an intentional and sustainable lifestyle.

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Living by Design |  Submitted on 31st May 2011

Jonathan Watson from Ortech Industries talks about Durra Panels

While Narelle was off touring around London, Viarnne and Peter talk with Jonathon Watson, Sales and Marketing Manager from Ortech Industries about Durra Straw Panels. See if you can spot the running joke about apples… and what the heck has that got to do with these truly excellent building panels? Absolutely nothing!

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Living by Design, Recommended listening, What a Wonderful World, WWMN Podcasts |  Submitted on 7th November 2011

Yes, It’s EcoMum!

Narelle talks with her mum about her recent changes made to her garden. Including a pool converted to large rain water tank, a Labyrinth, and edible garden.

There are plenty of interesting ideas to challenge your ideas of the backyard.

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Living by Design, What a Wonderful World, WWMN Podcasts |  Submitted on 20th May 2011

Wrapped in Insulation

Join Narelle Edgar on Living by Design as she has fun discussing the different insulation options on the market with Kaine and Ross from Kingspan, a large international company committed to providing sustainable materials to the building market.

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Living by Design, What a Wonderful World, WWMN Podcasts |  Submitted on 19th May 2011

Seeing Stars over Building Design

Living By design with Narelle Edgar opens the door on the energy ratings of buildings.

Join Narelle and her guests, Chris Jensen and Erika Bartak as they explain building energy star ratings, the different tools used for energy assessment, the issues surrounding their implementation and how you can improve your building’s energy performance.

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Living by Design, What a Wonderful World, WWMN Podcasts |  Submitted on 22nd November 2010

What is a rain garden?

Narelle talks with David Carew about the role of rain gardens in sustainable design

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Living by Design, What a Wonderful World, WWMN Podcasts |  Submitted on 13th September 2010