Habitat and ecology

Daramu House by Tzannes (Image: Brett Boardman) Traditional land owners: The Gadigal People of the Eora NationDesign solutions for creating environments that generate, support, protect and enhance biodiversity and habitats.

Further resources:

See Environment case study Daramu House, for information on how a green roof is integrated into its design. A mixture of natives and exotic plants aims to support biodiversity within the urban environment.

 

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