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Kirsten replied to the topic No need for streetlights in the future because our trees WILL be streetlights? in the forum SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN 13 years, 11 months ago
What about the light pollution of the stary night sky? You city folk in the states may not be well acquainted with the stary nights because you can’t see those twinkly wonders when you’re surrounded by lots of light bulbs. Here in NZ, especially in Tekapo we’re trying to ensure that all artificial light is directed downwards to the street where it…[Read more]
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Kirsten posted an update in the group Living Roofs and Walls 14 years, 3 months ago
Hi. I’m going to build a green wall using felt as part of my student entry at the International Ellerslie Flower Show in NZ in March 2010. Any advice?
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Kirsten replied to the topic Different Take on Planning/Smart Growth in the forum SUSTAINABILITY & DESIGN 14 years, 4 months ago
Mixed Use seems to be an expect part of smart growth, infill and retrofits. Its is a concept that people talk about but no one really explains it and the general public don’t seem to get it or like it. Who wants to live really close to lots of neighbours, some with screeming children, others with businesses, and a constant stream of customers day…[Read more]