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Related Projects

	Alan Simpson - Ecohouse Alan Simpson is a UK Member of Parliament who has converted a derelict Nottingham lace hall into a modern eco-house.
	Green Makeover Website for the West Brunswick Sustainable House, transformed with a ‘green makeover’ by Stuart McQuire and Wendy Orams. They can help you make your home sustainable with a Green Makeover Home Assessment and supply and installation of appropriate products.
	Sydney Coastal Ecovillage "We will research, design and build a stylish, inter-generational, friendly demonstration ecovillage near the coast not too far from Sydney, blending the principles of ecosustainability, good health, business, caring and other options that may evolve for our well being."
	Szencorp Building This four-storey building in South Melbourne, built in 1987, was regenerated during 2004-05 to world-leading environmental standards. Up-front objectives included zero greenhouse emissions, zero waste to landfill and dramatically reduced energy & water consumption.
	The Hardwick Building at Sparta Place Retail/restaurant development in Sydney Rd Brunswick incorporating environmentally sustainable practices.
	Watermark Australia Imagine thousands of people from all walks of life learning and gaining new insights into the water realities facing Australia. Between October 2004 and February 2005 Watermark aims to build a base of 15,000 people who agree to convene small local groups of up to nine other people. This brings 150,000 citizens into a dialogue about our use and management of water, helping define the scope for future action. The people come together in their groups, meeting monthly.
	60L Green Building Commercial building in Carlton, Melbourne incorporating energy efficiency, water efficiency, on-site waste treatment and recycling features.
	CERES CERES (the Centre for Education and Research in Environmental Strategies) is a community environment project located beside the Merri Creek in Brunswick. CERES is a place which exists to initiate and support environmental sustainability, social equity, cultural richness and community participation.
	Urban Ecology Australia A non-profit organisation working to promote and create ecologically integrated human settlements. Developer of "Christie Walk", a sustainable co-housing project in inner-city Adelaide.
	"Sustainable House", Sydney Inner-city Sydney terrace house re-developed along sustainability principles in 1996.
	Somerville Ecovillage The Somerville Ecovillage Project , a not for profit community based initiative, has been inspired by the desire to create a world class ecovillage in Perth where community can flourish, in which every persons needs are supported, in balance with a sustainable, ecological ethic.
	Merri Co-housing & Eco-village Nonprofit organisation set up in August 2000 to facilitate the development of cohousing in the inner northern suburbs of Melbourne
	Cohousing Co-operative The Cohousing Co-operative Ltd was formed in the early 1990s to provide tenant-managed community housing in cohousing projects. The Co-operative manages properties in Hobart, Tasmania.
	Hockerton Housing Project The UK's first earth sheltered, self-sufficient ecological housing development. The residents of the five houses generate their own clean energy, harvest their own water and recycle waste materials causing no pollution or carbon dioxide emissions.
	BedZED Beddington Zero Energy Development, is an environmentally-friendly, energy-efficient mix of housing and work space in Beddington, Sutton, UK.
	The Village Village members share a common vision of creating Ireland's first ecological village. Membership includes 40 households varying from single people to families with both young children and teenagers.

Government

	Moreland City Council WestWyck's local government authority.
	Moreland Energy Foundation An independent foundation that has been established by Moreland City Council to reduce the Moreland community's greenhouse gas production by promoting energy conservation and alternative sources of sustainable energy in the residential, commercial, industrial and government sectors.
	Water Sensitive Urban Design (Melbourne Water) Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) is about integration of water cycle management into urban planning and design. Site created by Melbourne Water, which manages Melbourne's water catchments, sewerage and major waterways.
	Melbourne Water "Green Gardeners" Accredited training program that will provide nursery staff and landscape gardeners with advice and information that can be passed on to homeowners requesting the design and installation of environmentally sustainable gardens.
	Port Phillip City Council Local government authority covering Melbourne's inner south-eastern suburbs. Council runs many environment programs including Sustainable Living At Home and the Ecocentre.
	Sustainability Victoria State Government agency whose purpose is to show the way to using our resources more efficiently and reducing our everyday environmental impacts.
	Savewater.com.au Information on water conservation in home, garden and business.
	Australian Greenhouse Office Community and Household page. Energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction in design and household appliances.

Green Suppliers and Companies

	The Environment Shop Greywater, rainwater, solar water heating, solar electricity and energy saving systems, gifts, paints and a range of other environmentally friendly products. Designed and installed the solar hot water and photovoltaic systems for Westwyck (see Case Study on Environment Shop's website).
	Green Painters Painting contractors using natural, sustainable paints and finishes.
	The Environmental Edge Environmental and education consultancy established and managed by Stan Vermeeren. The Environmental Edge also provides publicity and promotion of projects as well assisting organisations to document and celebrate their successes as part of growing stakeholder and broader community awareness.
	Easy Being Green Advisory service on how to make your home greener. Easy Being Green advise on options and install your chosen solution.
	Victorian Indigenous Nursery Co-operative Suppliers of plants indigenous to the north and west of Melbourne.
	Lanfax Laboratories Soil, water and wastewater analysis services.
	Sunpower Design Sunpower Design is a firm which specialises in the design of contemporary sustainable new homes and renovations.
	Water Efficient Gardenscapes Melbourne-based company providing a range of services and products to make domestic gardens and urban landscapes water-efficient.
	Sustainable Plumbing Solutions Melbourne-based company providing advice, design and installation of sustainable plumbing systems.
	Green Plumbers An initiative of the Master Plumbers' and Mechanical Services Association of Australia (MPMSAA) to enhance plumbers' skills and knowledge about the environmental considerations of their work.
	Core Collective Core Collective is a small architectural practice based in Brunswick and committed to innovative design and environmentally and socially responsible architecture.
	Solar Dwellings West Australian company specialising in energy efficient houses.

Research and Information

	Cool Melbourne Cool Melbourne is a web-based portal to all that is cool in the city of Melbourne. It is the place to go for anything in relation to living a life that will impact less on our environment.
	Museum Victoria "Water Smart Home" Website This site looks at ‘water smart’ homes (including WestWyck) from across metropolitan Melbourne, and celebrates the extraordinary ways in which individuals and families are leading by example – in reusing, reducing consumption and revaluing this precious resource. Information about current events , resources and the background to the project are also provided.
	Alternative Technology Association Environmental organisation promoting sustainable technology and representing community issues. Information, events, online forum, Web-shop and more. ATA also publishes Sanctuary magazine - inspiration and practical solutions for sustainable homes.
	Centre for Design, RMIT Listing of green building products and materials, green building professionals, information on building waste minimisation and much more.
	Ecosustainable Hub Listing of sustainable projects, ethical investments and eco-villages.
	Sustainable Gardening Australia SGA is a not for profit association totally committed to achieving real, continually improving and easily understood environmental solutions for gardeners.
	Centre for Alternative Technology CAT (Centre for Alternative Technology in Wales) is concerned with the search for globally sustainable, whole and ecologically sound technologies and ways of life. CAT's role is to explore and demonstrate a wide range of alternatives, communicating to other people the options for them to achieve positive change in their own lives.
	The SusHouse Project European research project concerned with developing and evaluating scenarios for transitions to sustainable households. Focuses on food, heating/cooling/lighting, and clothing care.

Friends

	agridna agridna has been set up to assist Australian and international agribusinesses expand their supply base and attract expansion capital.
	Common Ground Commonground is a cooperatively managed bush property and venue, based near Seymour, 95kms north of Melbourne. It was founded to support social justice endeavours, particularly as a venue for meetings, training, workshops and time out.
	Save the Brickworks Save the Brickworks Group is a community group dedicated to preserving the historic Hoffmans Brickworks site in Dawson St, Brunswick.
	Mietta's One prominent former WestWyck resident, Tony Knox, continues to provide advice about quality eating establishments in Brunswick and much further afield.
	Brunswick Community History Group Community-based organisation interested in the history of the local area.