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On the winding – and repurposed – path to net zero emissions with Ruth McKenzie

While the global industry’s collective focus firmly points to net zero emissions, what does that mean in practice, particularly for a building? We put this question to Ruth McKenzie, a registered architect in both NSW and Ireland, who specialises in sustainable commercial fit-outs and small scale residential projects across a broad range of typologies.

Sleek design and slick function with Zip HydroTap

Don’t sacrifice aesthetics for function. Zip HydroTap offers both style and substance with 10 tap styles and 7 designer finishes, powered by new G5 technology. Enjoy the convenience of instant, pure-tasting boiling, chilled and sparkling water at the touch of a button.

Floor heating: Integral to the building design

Floor Heating comes in many forms using many products. Designing the best combination of products for each project is crucial for the success of the finished product. The earlier the floor heating is added to the design phase the better the options available and the more efficient the installation.

Comfort Heat Australia

A sound business decision: The importance of acoustics in hospitality

Acoustics are crucial to the success of hospitality spaces. “Let’s go somewhere we can hear each other,” is an oft-heard reminder that the ability to communicate clearly is vital in ensuring customers will return to a restaurant, bar, or cafe.

Autex Acoustics

Building a greener future: Autex’s new carbon neutral product Initiative

A turn towards green architecture and a more sustainable future has been one of the most defining developments for the architecture and design industry in recent years. Autex is a leader in the design, development, and production of interior acoustic and industrial products that are made from thermally bonded polyester.

Autex Acoustics

Combining gorgeous views with functionality

Combining gorgeous views with functionality, the glass ‘wall’ statement piece provides light, access and views, while highly practical and energy efficient. Each glass panel operates independently allowing sliding, bi-fold or French doors, and openable tilt & turn and fixed windows to be easily integrated.

Paarhammer Windows and Doors

Sustainable design to heat homes in winter

With new homeowners seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprint by installing solar PV systems. Comfort Heat Australia can design and supply off grid and sustainable designs for heating new homes in the winter.

Comfort Heat Australia

Caroma’s water and energy efficient Skandic mixers

Caroma’s Skandic mixer tapware range combines water and energy efficiency, ideal for heavy duty and high traffic, healthcare and commercial applications.

Floor heating: A sustainable heating option

Hydronic Floor heating systems provide the opportunity to design efficiency into a home for the winter with an opportunity for some cooling capacity in summer. The reverse cycle air to water heat pump providing heated water into a cement slab and powered by solar PV is a way to become more independent from the traditional energy sources and to become less exposed to price rises for basic utilities while minimising the environmental footprint of a new building.

Comfort Heat Australia

Back to luxury: European-designed wood heaters as statement pieces

Modern wood-fired heaters provide the traditional elegance of a fireplace whilst maintaining efficient, consistent levels of heat to the home. Local importers like Castworks make acquiring these statement pieces a breeze for the Australian design industry.

Passive House and the trend towards European style, design-focused heating solutions

Sleek, European-styled and design-focused wood-fired heaters like the contemporary Morso and Austroflamm ranges offered by Castworks are gaining popularity in energy-efficient buildings as they better meet the changing heating needs of high-thermal-performance construction.

Billi taps into the future with sustainable, energy efficient solutions

In Australia’s booming construction and design market, environmentally conscious consumers, designers, and specifiers are giving preference to solutions that contribute to healthy home and office environments while also promoting sustainability and energy efficiency.

Billi Australia

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