Design For Seasons

As designers we need to offer the best for clients in energy efficiency and thermal comfort taking in to consideration all the other factors that influence the final design and build.

Freezing indoors? That’s because Australian homes are closer to tents than insulated eco-buildings | Philip Oldfield Our national building standards need to be overhauled to fight climate change and energy poverty – and improve our lives

The typical Australian nature strip can be more than just lawn. Some councils allow house owners to turn their nature strip into gardens with native planting or edible plants, creating diversity in flowers and greenery, increasing biodiversity. There should be more flexibility from all councils.

Our land abounds in nature strips | Architecture & Design The nature strip is everywhere. A million small patches combine into a giant park spanning the city, making it a significant player in our urban ecosystems.

Gupta seeks regulatory approval for 135MW battery near Port Augusta Sanjeev Gupta’s energy offshoot seeks formal regulatory approval for 135MW/100MWh battery, as part of suite of initiatives to help power the Whyalla steelworks.

SA Power Networks cuts dependence on own grid, with two solar arrays | One Step Off The Grid South Australia’s biggest electricity distribution company is seeking to reduce dependence on its very own grid, by installing just under 500kW of solar across two depots.

Situated on a large open site in the Perth hills, this residential compound has sheltered courtyard spaces providing shade, natural light to the interiors and direct sun to these interior spaces in winter. A standout design feature is the skillion roof line. This roof design allowed for high level windows to capture northern sun in winter and provided natural light and ventilation into the interiors of the building.

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