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Energy Efficiency in Australia

A Four Corners special from last year on energy efficient building practices.
Four Corners – The Home Front.

Posted 04 November 2008 † iain § Energy Efficiency ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: ,

The eco-office block of the future

More from the Catalyst archives. This reports looks at the CH2 building in Melbourne which has been designed to be highly energy efficient using a range of innovative ideas for temperature control. Ties in well with the ideas that were presented by Geoff Andrews.
Catalyst: Council House Two – the eco-office block of the future [...]

Posted 08 November 2007 † iain § Energy Efficiency ‡ Comments (1) ° Tagged:

Your Home Technical Manual

The Australian Greenhouse Office has published an online manual with tonnes of information regarding sustainable building practices.
Your Home Technical Manual

Posted 07 September 2007 † iain § ‡ Comments Off °

FirstRate software

The FirstRate software is used to give Victorian houses a star rating for their energy efficiency. A demo version is available for download from Sustainability Victoria.

Posted 06 September 2007 † iain § ‡ Comments Off °