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...
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...
Energy efficient cooling
Energy efficiency is a genuine and serious concern when it comes to cooling. Some systems use far more than others - find out what's...
Where to position airconditioners and fans
Planning where your air conditioner will be installed (or even where to place your fan) can make a very big difference in how effectively...
Fan types and blade efficiency
Learn how the type of fan, the number of blades, the size of the blades and the shape of the blades can all affect...
Humidity and cooling
Humidity affects the way we feel heat - and different technologies handle this differently. Find out how different cooling technologies stack up against humidity.
Putting...
How to cool different sized areas
The size of the area you're cooling will have a dramatic effect on how you're able to cool it. Likewise, the way a room...
Geothermal heat pump systems
Geothermal heat pump systems are able to draw heat from the ground to use for cooling your home. Geothermal systems are expensive to install...
Ducted air conditioners
Ducted air conditioners are designed to cool entire houses. A cooling unit is typically mounted on the roof, and cool air is spread around...