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Loving this loft bed from @apartmenttherapy I've

Loving this loft bed from @apartmenttherapy
I've always been fascinated by living in small spaces and this adult loft bed is practical, whimsical and beautiful.
I've been tasked with making our microapartment project practical and beautiful and I love to see how others have made it work. Truth: more space doesn't equate to more happiness.

#loftbed #apartmenttherapy #tinyhouse #microliving #livingjoy

We've been debating a lot about the best shower de

We've been debating a lot about the best shower design for small spaces here in the office.
Introducing... the shower shelf! This is a waist-height shelf, about 50mm deep, designed to act as the place for all of the shower bits and bobs that you need.
This replaces shower caddies (shelves hanging from the shower head), shower niches (a recessed wall in the shelf) and hopefully, the floor as a storage space.
Airflow is good (less chance of mould), a slight incline means water drains to the floor (no slime!) and it's not as fiddly to build (costs less). What do you think?
#shower #design #lifestyle #buildingabetterwayoflife #practical #beautiful #showershelf

This is what our established garden looks like AFT

This is what our established garden looks like AFTER it's had a good trim. Can you imagine what it looked like before?!
It's actually a good example of a self-sufficient garden. Nobody has looked after it for months, and so the garden has adapted to it's micro climate and carried on regardless. It's a lovely thing about a sub-tropical climate.
#livingjoy #buildingabetterwayoflife #gardenpath #landscapegardening #sustainable

Great to see that #impactinvestment is taking cent

Great to see that #impactinvestment is taking centre stage at #emergence2020
Impact investment is growing exponentially and we're proud to be a part of the ecosystem by working in triple bottom line real estate development. To the investors in our community who believe in impact, and in our purpose, thank you! We couldn't do it without you.
@inspireimpact @agunity @socialventuresaustralia @alternativesimpactfund #wholesaleinvestor

Day three of #emergence2020 is here! Sydney is an

Day three of #emergence2020 is here! Sydney is an amazing global city, and it's great to be inspired by the sustainability initiatives that are in place in Barangaroo as we push that into the residential space.

#livingjoy #emergence2020 #wholesaleinvestor #buildingabetterwayoflife #buildtorent

Alice took to the stage today to present our curre

Alice took to the stage today to present our current investment opportunities at #emergence2020 in our triple bottom line projects. It's great to be able share our story, and to connect with those interested in investing with impact.

Our Criisp deal room is live! Reach out for more information on how you can get involved.
#livingjoy #buildingabetterwayoflife #impactinvestment #wholesaleinvestor #propertydevelopment #buildtorent

We're excited to be presenting at #emergence2020 w

We're excited to be presenting at #emergence2020 with the great team at #wholesaleinvestor this week.
Creating the space for like-minded companies and investors to connect is absolutely crucial in fostering #innovation #creativity and #problemsolving.
If you're around, we'll be at the #hiltonsydney for the rest of this week!

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

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

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