“Witness an Australian first in sustainable design and innovation, by visiting the Greenhouse by Joost, a temporary exhibition over the Spring and Summer period of 2008|09. It’s built entirely from recycled and recyclable materials.”
..Coffee in a jar?
No, not nescafe blend 43
Last weekend myself and good friend/fellow Architecture student sat down for a latte, straight from a recycled jar.
“If you think guerilla gastronomy is a load of old rubbish – then wait ’til you see what’s been dumped in Melbourne’s Federation Square.”
The Greenhouse by Joost Bakker “has taken up residence at Melbourne’s federation square, though perhaps “popped up” is more appropriate. Joost was “repulsed by the practices of a planet that keeps making stuff without any thought to the impact of creating more stuff.’
I say “popped up” as The Greenhouse is “Australia’s first temporary sustainable exhibition,” and sadly, is only temporary, the Greenhouse will pack up shop in January next year and will continue it’s way around Australia, next stop is Sydney and then next year’s Milan Furniture Fair.
Constructed entirely from recycled and/or recyclable materials the Greenhouse was built to inspire and challenge “the current vernacular on minimizing the impact on the planet, whilst dishing us deugstation fair and operating as a unique gallery, cafe, bar and public space…it would also educate, generate debate, and serve as a model for a cheaper, more spirit-lifting form of public housing in our suburbs.”
“Greenhouse by Joost serves to instruct a city on how simple and straightforward sustainability practice can be if each individual gives a thought to the life-cycle of the things they consume,”
“Simple and straightforward” is an understatement, the structure itself is made of ply and exposed straw bales. The chairs and tables are from recycled fire hydrants and road signs, shade cloths were woven from tiles discarded the Melbourne Cricket club.
The street facing feature is a great touch to the metaphorically and literal green structure. It is what first dragged me in to check out what the Greenhouse is all about simply made of old recycled plastic pallets, strawberries growing from the pallets supply the wall with a living, growing wall.
“This remarkable venue will impress event goers and the public alike courtesy of its structural ingenuity and simplicity, and by the fare being dished up – in part dug from the garden of its own roof-top space ”
The Greenhouse enlisted the help of voluntary labour from “all manner of like-minded individuals”
There was concern about getting the green light from the council and officials.. Joost explains..
“Who’s going to rubber-stamp a roof-top garden in Fed Square complete with composting vats, a burgeoning veggie patch, rows of bay trees in recycled CHEP bins and buzzing-alive bee-hives?”
But the director of design and urban environment at the City of Melbourne, Professor Rob Adams (the driving force behind the six-star rated CH2 office building), saw in the Greenhouse “a small salve to the heat island effect and an accessible, artful opportunity to make the public think about how technology, processes and materials are impacting on the planet and how they might make a difference.”
“Once moved on, The Greenhouse by Joost will instantly deconstruct leaving not a single trace of waste.” I for one will be sad to see it go
WHEN:
November 1, 2008 – 29 January 2009
OPENING HOURS:
7am – 11pm daily
7am – 4pm – Open to the public as a gallery, education centre and café.
4pm – 11pm – Open to the public as a CBD bar/hot spot! Tickets required for entry (free and can be obtained at the venue). Visit www.greenhousebyjoost.com for ticket outlet details.
*On nights when the venue is booked for corporate functions, public entry is not possible
An outstanding share! I’ve just forwarded this onto a friend who has
been conducting a little research on this.
And he in fact ordered me breakfast due to the fact that I discovered it for him…
lol. So let me reword this…. Thank YOU for the meal!! But
yeah, thanks for spending some time to talk about this
subject here on your web site.
This is the perfect webpage for anybody who really wants to find
out about this topic. You understand a whole lot its almost hard
to argue with you (not that I really would want to…HaHa).
You certainly put a new spin on a topic that has been discussed for years.
Great stuff, just wonderful!
Excellent blog! Do you have any tips and hints for aspiring writers?
I’m hoping to start my own website soon but I’m a little
lost on everything. Would you propose starting with a free platform
like WordPress or go for a paid option? There are so many choices out
there that I’m completely confused .. Any ideas?
Thanks a lot!
Es ist perfect Zeit, eein paaar Pläne für die Zukunft zu machen uund es ist ees Zeit, um glücklich zu sein. Ich habe lesen diesen Beitag unnd wenn ich könnte Wunsch, schlazge vor, Sie paar einige interessante Dinge
odsr Beratung. Vielleicht kawnn schreiben nächsten Artikel, die sich
auf diesen Artikel. I wollen Lesen Siie mehr Dinge über sie!
What’s up, I wish for to subscribe for this blog to take hottest updates, thus where can i do it please help.
If some one wishes expert view on the topic of blogging
and site-building after that i suggest him/her to go to see this blog, Keep
up the good work.
just beneath, are quite a few entirely not related sites to ours, having said that, they may be surely really worth going over
Nice blog right here! Additionally your web site quite a
bit up very fast! What host are you the usage of? Can I am getting
your associate hyperlink for your host? I wish my website loaded up as fast
as yours lol
Wenn Sie möchten bis bekommen sedhr viel vonn
nach dann Siie anwenden müssen Diese Strategien, um Ihr gewonnen website.
Hallo! Ich wollen bieten Ihnewn eine große bigg thumbs up für die great Informationen Sie haben hier
zu diesem Beitrag. Ich werde immer wijeder auf Ihre Website für mehr bald.
When someone writes an piece of writing he/she maintains the
idea of a user in his/her brain that how a user can understand it.
So that’s why this article is perfect. Thanks!
Very nice post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wished to say that I’ve really enjoyed surfing around your blog posts.
In any case I will be subscribing to your rss feed and I hope you write again soon!
It’s an awesome article in favor of all the online people; they
will take benefit from it I am sure.
Somebody necessarily assist to make severely posts I’d state.
That is the very first time I frequented your website page and to this point?
I surprised with the research you made to create this particular post
amazing. Wonderful process!
Hi there! I could have sworn I’ve been to this website before but after browsing through some of the post I realized it’s new to me. Nonetheless, I’m definitely glad I found it and I’ll be book-marking and checking back often!|
Do you mind if I quote a few of your posts as long as I provide credit and sources back to your blog? My blog is in the very same area of interest as yours and my visitors would genuinely benefit from some of the information you provide here. Please let me know if this alright with you. Regards!|
廣告攔截
Jemand Wesentlichen Hilfte um schwer Beiträge Ich würde Zustanhd .
Das ist die ersete allererste Mal, dass ich besucht Ihre Webseite und bislang?
I überrascht mitt Forschung Siee gemacht erstellen diese besondere Veröffentlichen unglaubliche.
Great Prozess!
Hey there! This is my first visit to your
blog! We are a team of volunteers and starting a new
project in a community in the same niche.
Your blog provided us valuable information to work on. You have done a marvellous job!
本地搜尋引擎最佳化
數據發掘
Wow, incredible blog layout! How long have you been blogging for?
you made blogging look easy. The overall look of your site is
excellent, as well as the content!
Heya i am for the first time here. I came across this board and I iin finding It
truly helpful & it helpd me out much. I hope to
present something ack annd helpp others such as you helped me.
Also visit my blog post … 寝怖
I added a new list. As you’ll see it’s bigger than most of them. I hope you all have had a great week!
Hi I am so glad I found your site, I really found you by error, while I was researching on Aol for something else, Regardless
I am here now and would just like to say thanks a lot for
a remarkable post and a all round entertaining blog (I also love
the theme/design), I don’t have time to go through it all at the minute but
I have book-marked it and also added in your RSS feeds, so when I have
time I will be back to read a great deal more, Please do keep up the
awesome work.
Heyaa ich bin für die primäre die erste Zeit hier.
Ich stieß auf fand dieses Boarrd und ich funden wirklich nützlich und
es half mir eine Mege viel. Ich hoffe anbieten eine Sache
wueder unnd Hilfe andere wie Sie gestützte me.
Spot on with this write-up, I seriously think this web
site needs far more attention. I’ll probably be returning to read more,
thanks for the info!
Es ist ein genial Post für alle Web Zuschauer; sie
nehmen Vorteil von ihm bin ich mir sicher.
My partner and I stumbled over here from a different website and thought I might as well check things out.
I like what I see so now i am following you. Look forward to exploring your web page again.
Yes! Finally something about cerrajeros alicante.
This is really interesting, You are a very skilled blogger.
I have joined your feed and look forward to seeking more of your great
post. Also, I have shared your web site in my social networks!
Hello to all, how is all, I think every one is getting more from this site, and your views are good in support of new users.
yui nishikawa
May I just say what a relief to discover an individual who actually understands what they’re talking about on the
net. You definitely know how to bring a problem to light and make it
important. A lot more people need to read this and understand
this side of the story. I was surprised that you are not more popular given that you surely possess the gift.
Hmm is anyone else having problems with the images on this blog loading?
I’m trying to find out if its a problem on my
end or if it’s the blog. Any responses would be greatly appreciated.
Review my web blog – sneakers sale
one of our guests recently proposed the following website
thank you8
bookmarked!!, I like your web site!
constantly i used to read smaller posts that as well clear
their motive, and that is also happening with this piece of writing which I am reading at
this place.
Appreciate the recommendation. Will try it out.
You can definitely see your expertise within the
work you write. The world hopes for more passionate writers like you who aren’t afraid
to mention how they believe. Always follow your
heart.
Today, while I was at work, my cousin stole my iPad and tested to see if it can survive a forty foot drop,
just so she can be a youtube sensation. My apple ipad
is now destroyed and she has 83 views. I know this is entirely off topic
but I had to share it with someone!
I love reading through a post that will make men and women think.
Also, many thanks for allowing for me to comment!
Good post but I was wanting to know if you could write a litte more on this subject?
I’d be very grateful if you could elaborate a little
bit more. Thank you!
You actually make it appear really easy along
with your presentation but I in finding this matter to
be really something that I feel I’d by no means understand.
It sort of feels too complex and extremely wide for me.
I’m taking a look forward to your subsequent publish, I’ll
attempt to get the hold of it!
hotjav attackers
very few internet sites that happen to be comprehensive below, from our point of view are undoubtedly nicely worth checking out
It is perfect time to make some plans for the future and it’s time to be happy.
I’ve read this post and if I could I desire to suggest you few interesting things or tips.
Perhaps youu can write next articles referriong to this article.
I desire to rerad more things about it!
My weblog :: glitter slime shop
Wow! After all I got a web site from where I can actually get valuable data concerning my
study and knowledge.
This paragraph is genuinely a good one it assists new the
web viewers, who are wishing in favor of blogging.