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Climate control

Get the most from your heating, ventilation and cooling (or HVAC) systems. BUILD shows you how to plan and improve climate control in your home.

Giving the right amount of attention to how you design and plan your home’s ventilation systems can make a huge difference not just to your electricity bills, but also to how comfortable and efficient your home is.

The ventilation checklist, which can be found in this category, covers the issues you need to consider to ensure your heating system will best serve your needs, now and into the future. The checklist will save you time, hassle and money. Print it out, read through the site and keep it on hand when discussing heating options with your heating expert, electrician or architect.

Chimney and flue height regulations

If you're planning to install or update a fireplace, wood heater or combustion stove in your Australian home, it's crucial to get the chimney or flue height right. Not only does this affect how well your heater functions, but it also ensures compliance with national regulations and helps reduce smoke pollution.

Automated climate control

There are a great many ways in which a smart home can use technology to improve and automate climate control. Find out how automated...

Home theatre ventilation

A properly ventilated home theatre is essential for comfort, equipment longevity and air quality. Whether you’re building a new media room or converting a spare room, good airflow prevents heat build-up, reduces humidity and keeps the air fresh without disrupting your viewing experience.

Underfloor and slab heating

Underfloor heating is a popular heating option for dwellings that experience colder climates. Learn about the different types of underfloor heating available.   Having underfloor heating...

Wall or window mounted air conditioners

These single-unit airconditioners are slightly more noisy, but can easily be mounted in a window and don't require a separate compressor/evaporator unit.     Window mounted air...

Trombe walls

A wall surface, using some clever design principles, can be used to passively heat air and allow it to naturally flow into your home....

Electric underfloor heating

Electric underfloor heating can keep your toes warm on cold mornings and keep the temperature in your house at a constant, comfortable level.   Carpet heating...
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How to check an air conditioner installer’s licence

It's important that you only have licensed technicians do work on your air conditioners. Find out about the different types of air conditioning licenses.   The...
What's a building envelope?

What’s a building envelope?

If you're having a house designed for you, chances are that you've heard the phrase 'building envelope' being thrown around. Find out what this...

Heat lamps

Heat lamps can be a good source of warmth for your bathroom, particularly in colder weather. Heat lamps are incandescent light fixtures whose main purpose...
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