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| Arup to support the Greenhouse project Greenhouse – a temporary restaurant promoting sustainable construction techniques and operational processes - is set to open its doors in early February in Sydney's Circular Quay. The Greenhouse - the brainchild of Victorian-based environmental artist Joost Bakker - will be officially opened in early February 2011 and will operate for eight weeks in Sydney before continuing its tour in Milan. The travelling restaurant will then continue on to a number of other European cities. The original designs and specifications from the Sydney site will be maintained throughout the tour and adapted as required for each new site. Taking visitors back to basics, Greenhouse is an exemplary model of self-sufficiency, from its green roof-top garden filtration system, and straw insulation to the conversion of cooking oil into bio-diesel used to power the entire structure. The restaurant structure demonstrates the best of green design, urban agriculture and sustainable practices with a multitude of reclaimed building materials and innovative techniques on show.spliter The food and beverage menu is also based on a philosophy of simplicity. All products are whole food at the commencement of each day and prepared to order. The menu is based on what is produced locally and in season. write your comments about the article :: © 2011 Construction News :: home page |