For a Better Abode - Check out Your Abode

I'm having a banner week finding great new blogs dedicated to modern, green housing. Today I came across a great blog called Your Abode .... Environmentality. It's done by the Australian duo of Sharon Hamilton and Darryn Parkinson who have a residential design firm with a "practical environmental focus." Their practice is called, you guessed it, your abode.

I like the team's emphasis on residential work. They have a unique and appealing niche:

"We’re the middle ground between an architect and a builder. Our clients get an integrated and complete residential design service including interior design plus project management and construction. We are here to take the pain out of the process by making
it easier for you, ensuring that you have an enjoyable experience along the way.

We will ensure all of your space works for you, optimising your enjoyment of living in your home. The magic comes when the space you live in actually feels right, just because every part of the space is used to its optimum.
The basis of all our designs is to build upon YOUR needs and wants – using our experience and expertise to ask the right questions and find the best design solutions.
All our designs are unique and individual, we’ll never do exactly the same thing twice
– how could we? every site and every lifestyle is as different as the next. That’s why we view each project as it comes and start from scratch – with a fresh and energetic outlook.

We bring a practical environmental focus to all of our work. Good environmental design is all about creating spaces that are healthy for you to live in, as well as being good for the environment. We do this by designing spaces to be comfortable all year round and by making use of environmentally friendly materials, finishes and fittings."

Sounds great! You'll like what you see on their site, so do click over. The blog is great too. It covers architecture, green design and building products, green energy, books, and more. Definitely give it a look!