Skylights Without External Shading
Skylight overheating can make rooms uncomfortably hot and increase cooling costs. Learn how external shading and smarter skylight design can improve comfort and energy performance.
Are Passive Homes Really Worth the Extra Cost?
Australian home energy efficiency can make a major difference to comfort and power bills. Explore why many homes use more energy than expected and what better design can change.
We Think of Australia as Hot. My Power Bill Says Otherwise.
Australian home energy efficiency can make a major difference to comfort and power bills. Explore why many homes use more energy than expected and what better design can change.
When 17°C Outside Turned Into 28°C Inside: A Real Story About Why Our Homes Still Fail Us
When 17°C Outside Turned Into 28°C Inside: A Real Story About Why Our Homes Still Fail Us Home overheating in Australia is no longer just a summer problem — many homes are now struggling to stay comfortable even on mild autumn days. The other day it was 17°C outside. Inside Simone’s home? 28°C. Sitting […]
Autumn in Australia: Why Your Home Shouldn’t Be Hot by Day and Cold by Night
Autumn in Australia: Why Your Home Shouldn’t Be Hot by Day and Cold by Night Autumn has arrived across Australia — and with it, that familiar in-between season. Warm, even hot days in some areas.Cool — sometimes surprisingly cold — nights. And for many homes, that means the same frustrating cycle: Air-conditioning running during the […]