  |
|
|
Beauty and resilience of fabric art The Night Time Garden DisplayLiving Pictures Our exciting night time garden display showcases various garden styles using state of the art low energy lighting. All of the feature gardens are drought tolerant designs using plants that look too beautiful to be that tough! New dimensions in outdoor living “We will have different lighting effects highlighting water features, trees and architectural plants to show how people can create new outdoor perspectives after dark,” Tony said. Kym Pedler of Gumleaf Gardens says people can still have a healthy and colourful garden throughout the year with plants that require minimum water.“Some of the plants we will have on display require only natural rainfall to survive and prosper once they are established,” Kym said. You can see both these displays in the Wayville Pavilion. Introducing exotic elements to your garden
Authentic hard-carved stone artefacts and landscape products from Bali, Lombok, Java and other exotic locations can help you create wonderful features in your garden and outdoor entertainment areas. At the Home Living Expo, Eastern Bazaar will showcase unique and beautiful products that can be centrepieces of Balinese, Oriental, Feng Shui or contemporary gardens and undercover areas. Eastern Bazaar is a division of Piccadilly Landscapes, one of South Australia’s leading garden design and construction companies. Craig and Deb Hannam established Eastern Bazaar after developing a passion for travelling through South East Asia. “On our travels, we discovered an abundance of wonderful garden products and landscape materials,” Craig said. “Given our background in the development of Piccadilly Landscapes, the temptation to import these products and introduce them to South Australian homeowners was too good to resist.” Eastern Bazaar has won awards for its Balinese landscape displays at the annual Festival of Garden Living in Adelaide. Apart from its expertise in the supply of exotic products for many private garden projects, the company has also been involved with Womadelaide displays and the Adelaide Zoo Sumatran exhibition. Their display is located in the Wayville Pavilion Free Childrens Activity Area Outdoor Family Area Located on the lawn area near the ferris wheel, you can enjoy a coffee and some live music while the children have some fun. _________________________________________________________________________________ Chateau d’Azure genuine French made soaps make their debut in Adelaide
_________________________________________________________________________________
The quality and diversity of its outdoor and indoor furniture, electrical, cooking and entertainment products will be on display in the Jubilee Pavilion at the Home Living Expo. Visitors to the Expo will also have the opportunity to win $10,000 worth of products from Truscotts Casual Living. General Manager, John Protheroe, said the products would include a high definition plasma television, along with home theatre, furniture, cooking and electrical products. “We are delighted to be associated with the Home Living Expo and looking forward to presenting a magnificent prize package to a lucky show visitor,” John said. Apart from some magnificent European design furniture items on display at the Expo, Truscotts Casual Living will also feature new products and technologies in home entertainment. “Our consultants will be available to provide product advice to people with some very tempting prices in the lead-up to Mother’s Day,” John said. “We will address energy efficiency from design of new homes to retrofitting existing dwellings,” said Jim Jovanovic, State Manager for Archicentre. “Archicentre can also arrange energy audits in your home and make recommendations about energy wise living.” The key to year-round comfort is passive solar design where a highly trained architect carefully combines materials, methods, building form and the sun’s natural energy to keep your house cool in summer and warm in winter. Orientation of your home is a key consideration with a focus on the northern aspect, where exposure to the sun is best controlled. Eaves and pergolas can be precisely designed to block the summer sun, but still allow desirable winter sunshine to penetrate. Deciduous trees on the northern side of the home shade the property in summer, but allow prime access once they have lost their leaves in winter. Reducing your exposure to the west with vertical screens or vegetation will also minimise interior heat gain from the hot summer sun. An energy wise home requires a mix of high thermal mass – such as brick, stone or rammed earth – good insulation, intelligent glazing and ventilation. Mr Jovanovic said energy wise design was not an add-on feature. “Simple design techniques can help you achieve a home that is comfortable year round with minimal energy use,” he said. The importance of renewable energy The Sunday Mail Home Living Expo will provide people with a great opportunity to learn more about energy efficiency and the environmental footprint of their own lifestyles. The Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure will have a major display built around an innovative solar trailer, which “houses” a range of interactive models. Interactive displays cover energy efficiency lighting, water efficient shower heads, home design orientation and appliance running costs. Energy Project Officer, Erin O’Mahony, said the value of the solar trailer was that it showcases and explains solar electricity and the benefits of sound residential energy efficiency practices and actions. “The objective is to educate people in a fun hands-on fashion,” Erin explained. Associated literature will be distributed by staff, who will also guide interactive model users and provide an energy advisory service. See their display in the Wayville Pavilion Property Investment Educators is a South Australian business and are the experts in assisting the public on how to invest in SA’s strong residential property market. By maximizing income tax deductions, understanding negative gearing, identifying population growth and market trends, PIE will equip you with the most current and accurate information to enable you to make a successful retirement plan and build wealth for your future. The South Australian property market is only just beginning its boom. The Stepney-based company uses only the best hardwoods, stylish New Zealand leather and meticulous South Australian tradespeople to create its distinctive range of products. Daniel Oldfield, General Manager of Nordic Design, said local production ensured quality control from design to delivery. “Customers can choose from a wide range of designs, some of which we will have at the Home Living Expo, or have an experienced designer create a personalised piece for them,” Daniel said. “Custom built furniture is a specialty of Nordic Design to complement the décor and design of your home. “All pieces are handcrafted on site at Stepney by experienced craftspeople to the most exacting standards.” Ancient wall art making a beautiful comeback
Trompe L’oeil is an art form using realistic imagery to create an optical illusion depicting two dimensional paintings in three-dimensions. The imagery, originally created by old masters, is best known in ancient European buildings. However, specialist South Australian painter and decorator, Gary Lancaster, says the artform is making a spectacular comeback in the 21st century. At the Home Living Expo, Gary will present Trompe L’oeil Panels and Panoramas, some of which will reflect the imagery of Australia’s landscape. He will also display festoons, cartouches and wall decorations to replicate the grandeur of old European buildings in a way that can add beauty and originality to your own home. The displays in the Wayville Pavilion will also feature faux painted glass and painted mosaics. “The presentations will be interactive so that people can try their hand at various paint finishes,” Gary explained. “The techniques and finishes on display can add beauty and value to your home, and they will last for many years.” A good time to consider heating and cooling needs
In the mild conditions of autumn, it is timely to consider your home heating and cooling needs, and the opportunities to bring new levels of cost efficient comfort to your home. Visitors to the Home Living Expo will be introduced to a wide range of heating and air conditioning products, including the quality, style and diversity of those presented by Heatworks. The company will display air conditioners, wood and gas heaters with its consultants available to provide professional advice on products that suit specific needs and tastes. Heatworks Air Conditioning Manager, Des Jonas, said the company was committed to ensuring customers were well advised about their product choices. The focus is on using products effectively, maintaining them well, and getting the most value out of the purchase. “After sales service is paramount,” Des said. “We like to make sure your products remain in top condition, and offer the services of a skilled technician to deal with any servicing or repairs you may require. “This high level of service ensures that we have many long term and repeat customers.” Bring your house plan to the Expo to gain expert advice during the event from the Heatworks team in the Jubilee Pavilion. Locally, Habitat for Humanity SA has completed six homes with two more under construction in Smithfield Plains in the northern suburbs. Habitat for Humanity SA Executive Director, said the organisation relied on donations of money and materials, and the use of volunteer labour under trained supervision. It builds and renovates houses with the help of homeowner families. The houses are sold at less than market value, and financed with affordable, no-interest loans. Apart from its local building projects, Habitat for Humanity SA also supports teams of volunteers travelling overseas to participate in building projects. The Home Living Expo will support this worthy organisation with the Habitat for Humanity 2008 Construction Challenge. Volunteer teams from corporate, community and youth organisations will be given materials and a passport for fun to build structurally sound cubby houses in a Habitat for Humanity SA “sub-division” in the Wayville Pavilion. Scott said the cubby houses would be built on the Friday and sold through a silent auction over the three days of the Expo with awards given to the teams raising the most money. “The challenge has provided an opportunity for a diverse group of people to support Habitat for Humanity SA and help contribute in a fun way to the worthwhile objectives of the organisation,” he explained. “Similarly, Expo visitors can support Habitat for Humanity SA and purchase a uniquely designed and affordable cubby house to take home.” PDF Download Construction Challenge page 1 |
|
.jpg)
.jpg){kind=logo}
