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The best insulation solutions for you and the planet
Considering its demonstrated ability to significantly improve the thermal efficiency of residential applications, insulation is one of the more obvious parts of the climate change solution, as well as a sure way to save on energy bills.
A sophisticated approach to health and aged care security
Within the health and residential aged care sectors, security isn’t just about keeping unwanted people out. It’s also about improving access. High quality, well-functioning systems make it easier for people to move about without difficulty, and help keep them safe and healthy.
Reliable HVAC solutions for a troubled sector
Two significant events over the past year have shone an unflattering light on the state of Australia’s residential aged care sector. Improving things will take time and involve many changes, including the use of appropriate, high-quality HVAC solutions.
Lighting & energy management – the best & the brightest
Sustainable and energy efficient technologies are now part and parcel of commercial building design. With this in mind, we examine the latest lighting, power energy management options for commercial buildings.
Energy efficiency and pushing the sustainability envelope
As the world moves tentatively towards a sustainable future, we have begun to hear about concepts like the ‘outer envelope’ of homes and the roles they can play in reducing our carbon footprints. As Matthew McDonald writes, energy efficiency isn’t just about envelopes or insulation but also exterior cladding and roofs.
How insulation helps reduce energy consumption
The need to reduce energy consumption combined with the desire of homeowners to cut costs and enhance their quality of life means that, right now, insulation is a critical topic for specifiers.