Green buildings are on the rise. According to the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), there was an 80% increase in Green Star certifications in FY 2022-23. This sustainability revolution is transforming the way we think about design, construction, and the way we live. Initiatives in the green building sector in Australia have made much […]
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The warm glow of the morning sun inside a room is naturally invigorating. Cooking dinner in a kitchen filled with soft, natural light, highlights the vibrant colours of fresh produce. A living space where light and shadow gently interplay calms the mind and is a great place to unwind. Scenes from a magazine? Perhaps, but
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We touched on the current energy efficiency review being carried out by the ABCB in the article on the 10 Year anniversary. The scope of the changes are potentially very broad so we thought we would bring some more information directly from the ABCB. There is a link to the full ABCB information page at
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An article by Emma Young in the West Australia newspaper WA Today, caught our eye. It reports on a trial in Perth where people with solar panels can sell their excess power to each other but not back to the grid. The article below is from this original article where you can also listen to
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A recent article by the Energy Efficiency Council makes for sobering reading. Compared to the rest of the world, Australia is doing poorly on energy efficiency. Interestingly money spent on energy efficiency is an investment and not an expense. This is made clear when energy efficiency reduces energy use and then the flow on effect will
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Since 2007 the public/political debate around sustainability degenerated into polarized political positions which appear to be separated from reality. Yet at an individual level people have the good sense to ignore the politics and get on with life. Adoption of solar PV systems has continued unabated with roof top systems contributing more than 3MW of
We typically see a lot of projects at Construction Certificate Stage and when we review the plans at this phase the design is finished. So often we say, “if only we had had a look at this at concept stage” because at that point you make decisions that save energy/money for the life of the building. There is no
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Last year we started to host functions for our long term regular clients which gave us the opportunity to spend social time with them. We always appreciate the on-going support from our clients and the referrals we receive from their networks. Yet on a day to day basis it\’s hard to express our sincere gratitude. The first function
The first step to take in the energy reduction journey is monitoring. The old saying is true: “you can’t control what you can’t measure”. We design a monitoring scheme that will reveal the critical issues early and allows ongoing monitoring to ensure everything is working as it should. The monitoring system can be designed to
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It may come as a surprise to many that improving a building’s NABERS rating is not just about reducing energy use. It is about reducing emissions. Taking this into account changes thinking about which building upgrade to approve. For example if you reduce electrical energy use by 20% you reduce emission by 20% also.
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Beyond aesthetics and functionality, designing a home requires sustainability. Residential buildings in Australia produce over 10% of the country’s carbon emissions and consume 24% of
Green buildings are on the rise. According to the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), there was an 80% increase in Green Star certifications in
Renovating your home? Then you must know how the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act (EP&A) applies to your situation. Ensure that your building meets all
The warm glow of the morning sun inside a room is naturally invigorating. Cooking dinner in a kitchen filled with soft, natural light, highlights the
