Blue Gum Dickson: a Masterpiece in the Making
Watch the video below to hear some insights from Blue Gum Community School, Paul Barnett Design Group, and Monarch Building Solutions about the design …
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Recapture the Magic of Childhood- Learning Environments Australasia
PBDG’s project was featured in Learning Environment Australasia’s article, “Recapture the magic of childhood: LE ACT explores nature playscapes at Blue Gum Community School”.
Master Builders Awards Evaluation- Blue Gum Preschool Dickson
PBDG’s Blue Gum Preschool Dickson is a Finalist in the Master Builders ACT Awards! We look forward to the virtual Excellence Awards Ceremony to be held on…
ACT Smart Energy Efficient Homes
As part of the ACTSmart Sustainable Home Advice Program, Paul Barnett gave a talk about “MAKING HOMES MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT”. With his 30 years…
Community Youth Group Mentoring and Coaching
This year, Paul Barnett has been involved with a local community youth group, Living Streets Association as a mentor and coach for young people.
Blue Gum Philosophy and Creation
Paul Barnett shares the design and philosophy behind the Blue Gum Community School Hacket Site projects. Learn more about how the design of this school site benefits children and their growth and development.
Maribyrnong Masterplan Workshops with Students, Parents and Staff
PBDG have produced a Masterplan after consultation with Maribyrnong Primary School students, parents and staff in a series of presentations and…
Sustainable Living for Familial Community and the Planet
2020 Green Building Magazine published an article on PBDG’s concepts of Living Pods and Naturescapes, with case studies from Aranda Primary School, Majura Primary School, …
North Ainslie Masterplan Workshops
Paul Barnett Design Group has been working on the North Ainslie Primary School Masterplan since June 2020. A series of community consultation and workshop…
Watson Community Village
Watson Community Association invited Paul Barnett to share his ideas on a sustainable village design for section 76 in Watson. He brought together…
Learning Environments Australasia Awards- Blue Gum Preschool
PBDG’s Blue Gum Community school was featured in the Learning Environments Australasia Awards for Excellence in Education Facility Design 2020 Award publication. Extract from the 2020 Awards Publication-
Covid Work/Home Life Article
PBDG was interviewed about their Covid Work/Home Lifestyle in the article for Green Building Magazine. On top of some questions about how the office…
International University Education Program
Paul Barnett assisted them in learning about local culture, landscape features, and design elements to create uniquely Canberran children’s play equipment.
Passive Design Principle Homes
2019 Green Building Magazine looks at case studies Carwoola House and Turner Microvillage to discuss elements of Passive House Design Principles such as embodied energy, …
ACT State of the Environment Case Study-Aranda Primary Waterharvesting
2019 PBDG’s Aranda Primary School waterharvesting project was featured as a case study in Chapter 4 Urban Trees in the ACT- Nature in the City. …
Majura Primary P&C Presentation and Workshop
Paul Barnett presented the Majura Primary Naturescapes Masterplan to the Majura P&C and community this week.
SIGNED! Australian Architects Declare Climate & Biodiversity Emergency
Paul Barnett Design Group has signed the Australian Architects Declare Climate & Biodiversity Emergency.
Nafu Japan Summercamp Presentation
Paul Barnett attended the NAFU Annual Conference in Japan and did a presentation on Creating Life-Sustaining Habitat Across Generations. He spoke…
ACTSmart Solar House Day
ACTSmart Solar House Day 2019 July As the Chair of the Sustainability Committee of the Australian Institute of Architects, Paul Barnett organised the ACTSmart Solar …
Study of Biomimicry and Biophilia- Orana Steiner School
Paul Barnett talks about the biomimicry and biophilia of Orana Steiner School in the natural spatial patterns and natural analogue patterns…
ABC Radio Naturescapes Interview
Breakfast on ABC Radio Canberra interviewed Paul Barnett and Paul Totterdell about how Naturescapes and Waterharvesting work, how it started…