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For architects and builders undertaking a full house renovation, it’s a great opportunity to incorporate eco-friendly windows that help create a sustainable home, improving both energy efficiency and the comfort of inhabitants....

uPVC windows have recently taken a starring role in sustainable design and the construction of Passive Houses.Their thermal insulation properties, air tightness, and ability to control solar heat gain make them valuable components...

For builders and architects undertaking a major home renovation, form always follows function. However, aesthetics and liveability aren’t the end of it. Nowadays, you will also be required to comply with the minimum building energy...

With the focus of the architectural and building industry now squarely on improving energy efficiency, the potential of triple glazing windows and doors rather than just double glazing is being weighed up.Double glazing, which...

Helping to reduce Greenhouse gas emissions and working towards the global goal of Net Zero by 2050 has become imperative for the Australian building industry.There’s no denying that climate change is having a significant impact on...

Passive Houses are one of the world’s leading standards for energy-efficient buildings. Originating from Germany in the early 1990s and with certification governed by the Passivhaus Institut, their key design principles include...

Passive Houses have been attracting mounting interest from architects, builders and owner-builders, as the industry pivots towards long-term sustainability and seeks to help reach the collective goal of Net Zero Carbon Emissions by...

When it comes to sustainable architecture and building, harnessing the power of nature and eco-friendly materials to heat a home is best practice design. In minimising or negating the need for heating and cooling devices, while still...

Both Passive Houses and Passive Solar Design are taking off in Australia. However, there can sometimes be confusion from clients as to how they differ!Passive Solar and Passive House design are two distinct, yet related, concepts in...

Passive Houses have been around since the nineties, yet recently they’ve been attracting more interest in the Australian building industry. Increasingly, they’re being seen as a strategic design approach to ensure long-term...

When it comes to sustainable building, there’s a strong argument to be made that the future is passive.Passive Houses are incredibly energy-efficient buildings that can significantly reduce energy costs for residents, as well as...

When it comes to building sustainable Passive Houses, an important consideration for architects, designers and owners is whether MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery) needs to be incorporated.Read more: How MVHR Works for...

Over the past few decades, there have been exponential leaps and bounds in sustainable building, with serious investment in green design. Architects, builders and homeowners are now considering the environment as an important part of...

Passive Houses have become a major talking point for architects, designers and homeowners, particularly with energy efficiency at the centre of the recent updates to the National Construction Code (NCC).Passive Houses harness...

There’s been a lot of talk in the design and construction industry recently about uPVC, and its usefulness as a sustainable material that’s also highly durable – particularly for windows and doors. Yet why choose uPVC over other...

Forward-thinking, sustainable apartment design has become a top priority for the Australian architectural and construction industry.The recent updates to the National Construction Code (NCC) include new energy efficiency provisions...