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...
Types of bathroom heaters
In cooler climates, you may need a heater that heats quickly and which isn't affected by the room's humidity.
Not all heaters are appropriate for...
House star ratings & climate control
Find out how star ratings for homes relate to how the house is designed from a climate control perspective.
The best and most sensible way...
What is climate control?
Good 'climate control' in a home goes a long way beyond heaters, fans and air conditioners. Find out more about what really goes into...
Heating checklist
Created and approved by the BUILD.com.au team, this heating checklist is designed to guide you through the process step by step—whether you’re just starting...
Cooling checklist
Created and approved by the BUILD.com.au team, this ventilation checklist is designed to guide you through the process step by step—whether you’re just starting...
How to clean exhaust vents
Heating and cooling ducts carry air all around your house, and vents often get dirty as a result of how much air flows through...
How to measure infiltration and air tightness
Part of establishing how well your home fares in terms of passive design is to establish how 'tight' it is. Learn more about how...
Ventilation maintenance
The cleanliness of your vents can have an impact more than just the performance of you ventilation system; it can also impact upon your...