Sustainability

Heating and cooling can be very expensive, and knowing what you're paying to use your heaters and air conditioners is a good way to...

Ever noticed that some houses are cooler or warmer than others without relying heavily on powered cooling or heating devices? This usually comes down...

To really consider how 'efficient' different types of globes are compared to others, it's important to look beyond basic consumption. How long will they...

Lighting your home invariably involves energy usage - but with the right approach, you can drastically minimise the amount of energy you use, cutting...

The number of windows in your home and where you put them is restricted by rules designed to ensure a minimum amount of daylight...

When renovating, it’s important to understand the Building Code of Australia (BCA) lighting requirements to ensure your project complies with regulations and meets energy efficiency standards. These rules set limits on how much lighting power (watts per square metre) you can use inside and outside your home.

The difference between an efficient light globe and an inefficient one is amazing. To prevent unnecessary waste, inefficient incandescent GLS globes are being phased...

Automated lighting control goes beyond smart switches—it’s a sophisticated system that integrates lighting, curtains, and even daylight to elevate your home’s comfort, ambience, security and energy efficiency. Systems equipped with sensors can dim or switch off lights and adjust shading based on daylight levels, time of day or occupancy.

Lighting plays a crucial role in any home renovation, influencing not just the look and feel of your space but also your energy bills and environmental impact. With the wide variety of light globes available today, it can be confusing to know which option best suits your needs while also complying with Australian regulations.

These lamps are more efficient, readily available and burn far cooler that conventional incandescents and halogen globes.   A compact fluorescent lamp, or 'CFL' for short.   Compact...