environment + architecture + engineering

Transdisciplinary Treasures

win-win-win solutions for society, economy, ecology

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Nature and Urbanization

planning and building in harmony with the planet

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Science for Nonscientists

facts and figures explained in everyday terms

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Small Steps with Big Impacts

the lazy way to be good to the environment

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A LITTLE ABOUT ME

Hi there!

My name is Katia and I am an Archineer. What is an Archineer? It’s a person trained or experienced in both architecture and engineering whose interest is seeking balance between manmade and natural environments.
Professionally

I am a Western Australian registered Architect with 20 years’ experience specialising in residential developments and passive solar design. I have cultivated a knowledge in sustainable urban design and hydro-ecological environmental engineering which I combine with architecture and built environment at a variety of scales.

Personally

I am passionate about simple solutions to seemingly difficult problems. I like to make knowledge accessible and practical. I believe in personal empowerment through unbiased, concise, quality education.

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Latest News

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Life Cycle Assessment also known as Life Cycle Analysis is a concept and practice that can be applied to any human activity. In this post and through its videos I[…]

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October 23, 2020 0

EPS 01 Construction, Energy, and Consumption

In this first of the Environmental Podcast Series (EPS) I interview Saleh Kaji Esfahani on construction, energy, consumption, building technology, climate issues, residential development, and the future of architecture. Saleh[…]

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July 29, 2020 0

Psychrometric Chart

You know from your own personal experience of the weather that some days are just PERFECT! You may even wish you could construct an object to replicate those perfect days[…]

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May 24, 2020 0

The Atlas Of Comfort

In this post I show you a tool which architects, building designers, mechanical engineers, students of design based disciplines, and general members of the public can use as a guide[…]

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June 30, 2021 0

Rolling Blackouts and Renewable Energy Operated Networks – Part 2

In this post I explore blackouts fear-mongering from a socio-political and socio-economic perspectives and talk about why shifting from fossil fuel based electricity production to renewables electricity production cannot happen[…]

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April 30, 2021 0

Rolling Blackouts and Renewable Energy Operated Networks – Part 1

In this post I explain what rolling blackouts are and why capital cities around Australia are likely to experience these until the country shifts to renewable energy infrastructure from 2030.[…]

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March 31, 2021 0

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