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We create urban sustainable real estate developments and communities focused on wellness. We believe that people and the planet can thrive together.

What's happening here?! Today is geotech investiga

What's happening here?!
Today is geotech investigation day, and this amazing little rig is going to tell us a lot about what's under the ground. Fascinatingly, much of Newcastle has very old mines deep underground, and so when you're building on top, you need to make sure that you're doing it right.
#geotech #geotechnicalengineering #minessubsidence #propertydevelopment #newcastle #livingjoy

This great article about repair cafes was on this

This great article about repair cafes was on this month's RACV magazine. It's a volunteer based program where people bring in their broken items to be fixed, and sit with the repairer to learn how it's done.
This is brilliant, and a great example of how space (a community hall in this instance) can enable programs like these to happen. The community in which we live plays a big role in our overall wellness.
Do you have any examples like this in your neighbourhood?
#livingjoy #buildingabetterwayoflife #repaircafe #upcycle #sustainable

Sneak peek of our latest up-cycled project! We've

Sneak peek of our latest up-cycled project! We've lovingly restored this grand old dame to a fresh and classy version of her earlier self.
The before and after photos are just amazing. This one is going to hit the market soon...watch this space!
#livingjoy #buildingabetterwayoflife #sustainablebuilding #ecofriendly #lifestyle

Paving choices! These are three examples of some r

Paving choices! These are three examples of some really aesthetically pleasing garden paths that we saw today. The entrance to your house makes a big impact, and it's something that you can easily have a bit of fun with... #livingjoy #artintheeveryday #wellnessarchitecture #buildingabetterwayoflife #gardenpath

Amazing green wall brightening up the city! We lov

Amazing green wall brightening up the city! We love seeing these around the place. They look beautiful, clean the air, keep temperature regulated and provide natural habitat.
What do you love about green walls?
#livingjoy #buildingabetterwayoflife #greenwall #urbanjungle #sustainablecity

Here's our co-founder Tibor, looking at a project

Here's our co-founder Tibor, looking at a project that he consulted on in his pre-founder days. The brief was to design an energy-efficient building, and Tibor modelled the fins on the outside of the building for optimal shading. Very cool to see it working!
#livingjoy #buildingabetterwayoflife #sustainablebuilding #macquarieuniversity #energyefficiency

Last night, our Co-Founder Alice Joy had the honou

Last night, our Co-Founder Alice Joy had the honour of presenting to the new group of budding social entrepreneurs at Macquarie University's Social Entrepreneur Incubator about Living Joy, and how we came to exist. The topic covered the why, the values and the mission. For us, our mission is to help people and the planet to thrive together. We do that by building a better way of life. Our central values are sustainability, wellness, and ethical wealth creation. We believe in impact investment for a better world. Alice finished up by quoting Margaret Mead: 'Never doubt that a small group of committed individuals can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.'
To all of the great people in the program, and we wish you all well on your social entrepreneurship journey!
#livingjoy #buildingabetterwayoflife #impactinvestment #socialenterprise #thereisnoplanetb

A sneak peek at the first of our upcycled houses t

A sneak peek at the first of our upcycled houses that are moving to Morisset!
#upcycled #sustainablebuilding #livingjoy #buildingabetterwayoflife #wellnesscommunity

Friday nights done right... Great work @bunnings f

Friday nights done right...
Great work @bunnings for your special pet trolleys at your Kotara store! Nia appreciated the smooth ride.
#livingjoy #buildingabetterwayoflife #sustainablebuilding #bunnings #workingdog

Exciting changes at Living Joy HQ! Bennett and Kei

Exciting changes at Living Joy HQ! Bennett and Keira were in at the office on Saturday getting it ready for our team to grow into. Exciting times ahead!
#livingjoy #buildingabetterwayoflife #sustainable #sustainablebuilding #eco

Repointing 100 year old bricks, and upcycling bric

Repointing 100 year old bricks, and upcycling bricks taken from one wall into the space that we need them.
Taking this 1920s house into 2019 means a new layout, updates, and a sustainable retrofit. Our new wall here creates a new bathroom and a storage nook. We're really pleased with how it's coming along!
#livingjoy #buildingabetterwayoflife #upcycling #sustainablebuilding #tigheshill

Today's office... We believe in density close to n

Today's office... We believe in density close to nature, services and infrastructure. Excited to be sharing our next project with you shortly.
#livingjoy #buildingabetterwayoflife #sustainablebuilding #upcycle #morisset

Watch this space... Another upcycled project is on

Watch this space... Another upcycled project is on its way! This time, we will be upcycling a beautiful heritage house from Merewether, with some modern and also sustainable twists...
#livingjoy #buildingabetterwayoflife #upcycle #sustainablebuilding #tigheshill

Project completed and occupied! This house was mov

Project completed and occupied! This house was moved in two pieces from a development site, put back together, retrofitted for sustainability and comfort and re-clad in @weathertexaus for a sustainable update to a beautiful, character hardwood home. We've got more of these to come, and we're loving doing our bit help to help reduce building waste.
#livingjoy #buildingabetterwayoflife #upcycle #sustainablebuilding #renting

Food for thought! How do you measure YOUR impact?

Food for thought! How do you measure YOUR impact?
#livingjoy #buildingabetterwayoflife #impact #impactinvestment #measurements

As a company that's often pushing the envelope to

As a company that's often pushing the envelope to support both sustainable and socially responsible development, we're no stranger to the issues that 'original' ideas have!
One quote in particular stood out in the office today; 'practice makes perfect, but not new'. You can get really good at doing things the old way, but often, they don't fix the new problems. For that, new, innovative solutions are required. Food for thought.
#livingjoy #buildingabetterwayoflife #originals #adamgrant #innovation

Plenty of progress with this beautiful, original 1

Plenty of progress with this beautiful, original 1920s bungalow! Here, we've braced the verandah, and the house has been split into two internally. This house has gorgeous high ceilings with ornate cornices and lovely oak floorboards. It's going to be a beautiful home for someone when it reaches its new site!
#livingjoy #buildingabetterwayoflife #upcycle #sustainablebuilding #sustainable

Getting closer! Our Rooty Hill house is clad in We

Getting closer! Our Rooty Hill house is clad in Weathertex, the first half of our Speers Point house is on-site, and we're nearly ready for the first round of tenancy applications for professional co-housing!
#livingjoy #buildingabetterwayoflife #cohousing #sustainablebuilding #community

What do you think of this timber look integrated d

What do you think of this timber look integrated dishwasher? Integrated appliances certainly minimise visual disruption, and can make small spaces feel bigger. The next step for us will be finding a genuine timber face rather than a laminate - laminates are easy to clean, but hard to recycle at the end of their useful life.
#livingjoy #buildingabetterwayoflife #timber #biophilicdesign #sustainablebuilding

The Sydney Build Expo has a solid amount of timber

The Sydney Build Expo has a solid amount of timber products to look at. Great work @woodsolutions_ws for your eye-catching display and free downloadable guides to the benefits of working with timber - including workplace wellness!
#livingjoy #buildingabetterwayoflife #woodsolutions #sustainable #clt

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By Alice Joy|2017-12-06T14:36:36+11:00June 20th, 2016|Permaculture|Comments Off

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