Australian homes are colder in winter than those in cool-climate European countries such as Finland and Greenland, a new study has found. The “Cold homes in Australia” study, which was conducted by the Australian Centre for Housing Research, found that houses in temperate climates across New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania averagedContinue reading “Australian homes are colder in winter than houses in Greenland”
Category Archives: Green building
Innovative materials and energy efficiency
1. Insulation materials, such as spray foam insulation or rigid foam boards, can help reduce heat loss and improve the energy efficiency of buildings. 2. Low-emissivity (Low-E) glass is designed to reflect heat back into the building, reducing the amount of heat lost through windows and improving energy efficiency. 3. Reflective roofing materials, such asContinue reading “Innovative materials and energy efficiency”
Circular Economy: Four concepts to manage waste efficiently
A circular economy focuses on reducing wastage and pollution with repair, reuse and reduction. In addition, it also emphasizes restoring natural systems while creating conditions for supporting regeneration. Therefore these concepts of the circular economy can leverage the process of efficient waste management. Reverse Logistics for environmental sustenance In traditional supply chain management, the productContinue reading “Circular Economy: Four concepts to manage waste efficiently”
NZEB Energy Rating 