International Architectural Internship in Australia
Students were granted a scholarship opportunity from the Taiwan Department of Education to travel to Australia for an Architectural internship with Associate Professor Paul Barnett.
REGENERATIVE DESIGN
EXPERT TALK- Australian Green Building Certification Systems II
After the Master Lecture Series- Paul Barnett Interview Part 1 released. Now the “Master Lecture Series- Paul Barnett Interview Part 2” is launched!
Natural Design for Crazy Play- Naturescapes
Naturescapes have many benefits to the climate and ecosystem of Australia. However, many places across the world also have…
Canberra Builder Edition 3/2021- Passive House Design
Paul Barnett was a part of the sustainability-focused edition of Canberra Builder 2021- Stories of sustainability and achieving longevity in the industry.
EXPERT TALK- Australian Green Building Certification Systems
Paul Barnett was invited by Green Building Magazine to feature as a Master Lecture Series Interviewee in their latest book publication- “Green, Buildings, People”.
Naturescapes as Natural Outdoor Learning Classrooms
PBDG have officially published our Naturescapes brochure on ISSUU.com! Click on the cover page below to read.
Habitat Design for Orana Kindergarten
Orana Steiner School involved Paul Barnett 20 years ago in the design of the educational-philosophy-inspired school environment and his very first naturescape project…
Hackett Community Park Swales Work
Hacket Community Association received an ACT Government Grant, Nature in the City, to create waterharvesting swales at Bragg St/Brennan St Park. The park has…
Energy-Efficient Homes: Affordable for Everyone
We have been awarded the Housing Industry Associations highest accolade for the 2015 Greensmart Energy Efficiency Home of the year – and we are so proud!
Passive House Design Principles: Green Building Certification Systems
Green Building Magazine has featured 3 of PBDG’s projects that were designed with passive house principles. Scroll down and click on the covers to read the featured articles.
Majura Seeding Working Bee with Local Community Group
On the weekend, PBDG met with local community group, Living Streets Association, at Majura Primary to share ideas on nature play and plant grass and flower seeds on the naturescapes.
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…
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.
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, …
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…
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. …