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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Building a new commercial building in Climate Zone 5? Did you know that roof colour matters!
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All Class 2 to 9 buildings need to comply with section J. Class 2 buildings (multi units) also must comply with Basix at the DA stage. Because of this, Class 2 buildings are exempt from a number of the Section J provisions. Never the less, there are still a number of specific provisions applicable to
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In Sydney (Climate Zones 5 & 6) commercial buildings require an R-value of R2.8 for the external walls. A common misconception is that a double brick wall will achieve that. Unfortunately brick is not a good insulator. It does have thermal mass, an advantage which is recognised in some situations, but commonly commercial buildings require
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Occasionally a certificate purporting that a design complies with Section J is submitted yet there is no evidence to show that it does. Application Solutions checked up on a certificate recently only to find the person concerned didn’t have a copy of Section J and didn’t know what it contained. That didn’t stop him claiming
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The R-Value of bulk insulation is reduced if it is compressed. The allocated space for bulk insulation must allow the insulation to be installed so that it maintains its correct thickness. This is particularly relevant to wall and cathedral ceiling framing whose members can only accommodate a limited thickness of insulation. In some instances, larger
Back in 2008 the Green Building Council of Australia ran the Green Cities Conference. At that conference there was an inspirational presentation by Michael Braungart, co-author of the book ‘Cradle to Cradle’. Michael outlined an entirely different way of thinking about technology modelled on a technological cycle which mimics the biological cycle. In this cycle
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Another option for improving energy efficiency in existing buildings is to install double glazing. Double glazing improves the insulation property of glazing. However, to replace existing glazing is a very expensive option. The Magnetite systems utilises the existing glazing and adds an inner glazed panel. This panel is made of polycarbonate and is light and
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Options for improving energy efficiency in existing buildings is always welcome. New high tech window films can help improve the thermal performance of your existing glazing. The air-conditioning load placed on a building with high solar heat gain on one side and cold shadows on the other is substantial and costly. By reducing the solar
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The Application Solutions team attended the Total Facilities Live Expo recently. The first thing that struck us was how, in a few short years, the range of energy efficient options available has increased enormously. We have picked out a few exhibitors in different areas to highlight in this edition of our newsletter. The examples chosen
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The world is moving toward net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Australia is looking ahead to becoming a renewable energy leader. Those aspirations are totally
If you are involved in Commercial or Industrial building design, construction, or operation, then you’re probably familiar with Section J reports, which can be done
Are you planning to build or renovate a commercial building and found out that you need a Section J Report? Are there building regulations and energy
As the world continues to act and move toward a more sustainable future, environmentally sustainable design (ESD) is becoming increasingly important. The NSW Department of
