How to control heat gain through windows
The main purposes for windows are to allow light in and to let you see out - and this often comes at the expense...
Which cooling systems are most efficient?
If you need to artificially cool your home, it's well worth considering how much that'll cost, and what kinds of options you have. Air...
Insulation and climate control
Artificially cooling an area depends heavily on how well you can keep heat out of it. Good insulation is vital to ensuring that your...
MEPS labels and ratings for air conditioners
Air conditioners come with labels these days that indicate how efficiently they're able to cool (and to heat, if they're reverse-cycle models). Find out...
Cooling regulations
We’ve all seen the energy efficiency labels on whitegoods, but what do they mean when it comes to air conditioners? Knowing how to make...
Cooling performance considerations
Finding the right cooling systems for your home is all about how your house is designed, how efficient you want it to be, where...
Ceiling fans
Simple but incredibly effective and available in all shapes and sizes. Fans have been in use in some form or another for as long...
Evaporative airconditioners or coolers
Evaporative coolers work by blowing air across wet elements to create a chilled breeze. These types of coolers are best suited to less humid...
Refrigerative air conditioners
Air conditioners are refrigerative coolers. While these aren't the most efficient coolers available, they are incredibly effective and provide excellent cooling in any climate.
Refrigerative...
Roof sprinklers
Roof sprinklers spray roof surfaces with water, in an effort to cool the roof and therefore lower the temperature inside the house.
While not yet...