Application Solutions is currently hosting a young graduate during an internship. Michael has a degree in electrical engineering and a Masters in Engineering Science (Photvoltaics and Solar Energy). During his time with us he has been looking at electrical load shifting strategies to reduce the peak load (and therefore cost) for businesses. He has also been […]
We have been following the progress of WBS Technology for some years and it was good to see them at the Expo also. WBS became involved in LED lighting back when the quality available was indifferent and the cost prohibitive. WBS set out to manufacture their own LED lighting where they could guarantee the quality
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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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Whether you are replacing a single faulty fluro or re-lamping the building with more energy efficient lighting, the problem of disposing of the old fluro tubes presents itself. Fluro tubes contain mercury and should not be disposed of in the garbage. 96% of lamps containing mercury end up in land fill*. Now there is an
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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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Green Star has become a default standard for the design of environmentally sustainable buildings. As it is a voluntary rating system it has been, until recently, confined to CBD buildings being developed with a visionary zeal. As time has passed many tenants have evolved their own environmental standards for buildings they lease and are starting
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Application Solutions went live with its new web site in July. We are very excited about it because it handles a lot of information in a much more user friendly way. Our services are grouped into several user groups to make it easier to find what you are looking for. Other material is selected by
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While only around 500 entities are directly impacted, the carbon pricing mechanism and related measures are likely to have a broad and transformative effect on the Australian economy and impact all businesses over time. The price on carbon commenced on 1 July 2012 making an understanding of the mechanics of this major reform important for
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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
