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Tag: thermal performance
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Study: Poor planning exacerbates thermal discomfort
QUT researchers have found that ambiguous planning codes can lead to housing with poor thermal performance that isn’t climate-ready.
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I got a home energy assessment: Here’s what I learnt
How can we improve household thermal performance and reduce our energy bills? I got a home energy assessment to find out.
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CSIRO: Australian homes performing better than ever
New research from the CSIRO has revealed new Australian homes are up to 50 per cent more airtight than those tested in 2015.
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Why are Aussie homes so chilly?
If you live in one of Australia’s colder regions, you’re probably already feeling the chill of winter in your own home.
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NSW proposes increase to BASIX standards
The NSW government is proposing increases to BASIX thermal performance and energy standards, beginning in late 2022. The government says the work is being done “to build more comfortable homes, cut energy costs and contribute to the state’s target of net zero homes by 2050”. This aligns with the Trajectory for Low Energy Buildings, the […]
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Update to flexible duct standard
The draft standard AS 4254.1 Ductwork for air-handling systems in buildings, Part 1: Flexible duct is open for comment until November 18. The document provides standardised requirements for the performance testing, manufacture and installation of flexible ducts in order to improve their thermal performance. It is particularly relevant for specifiers, manufacturers, regulatory authorities and installers […]