Design For Seasons

21/06/2022

If you’re anything like me, you’re increasingly working from home, one that was built before energy efficiency measures were introduced in Australia.

14/06/2022

As designers we need to offer the best for clients in energy efficiency and thermal comfort taking in to consideration all the other factors that influence the final design and build.

Our national building standards need to be overhauled to fight climate change and energy poverty – and improve our lives

30/10/2020

The renewables landscape in Australia is about to radically change....lets hope the federal government can help facilitate this change or at least get out of the way and not hinder this change...

Australia doesn’t yet export renewable energy. But the writing is on the wall: demand for Australia’s fossil fuel exports is likely to dwindle soon, and we must replace it at massive scale.

18/10/2019

The typical Australian nature strip can be more than just lawn. Some councils allow house owners to turn their nature strip into gardens with native planting or edible plants, creating diversity in flowers and greenery, increasing biodiversity. There should be more flexibility from all councils.

The nature strip is everywhere. A million small patches combine into a giant park spanning the city, making it a significant player in our urban ecosystems.

19/07/2019

There are alternative building materials to double brick. Hempcrete is sustainable, a breathable wall that regulates indoor humidity, and has a high level of insulation.

Hempcrete materials provide many advantages over other insulation and wall envelope assemblies. Yet, there are many misconceptions surrounding its use.

28/06/2019

WA is falling behind in new housing energy star ratings. The minimum 6 stars is not enough to meet future reductions in green house gases in the building sector, and not enough to reduce ongoing energy needs and costs in the day to day running of the house. It's not that difficult...just comes down to good design and some improvements on glazing and insulation!

New housing in Australia must meet minimum energy performance requirements. We wondered how many buildings exceeded the minimum standard. What our analysis found is that four in five new houses are being built to the minimum standard and a negligible proportion to an optimal performance standard.

03/06/2019

Sanjeev Gupta’s energy offshoot seeks formal regulatory approval for 135MW/100MWh battery, as part of suite of initiatives to help power the Whyalla steelworks.

22/05/2019

Renewable energy technology can adapt and change!

16/04/2019

South Australia’s biggest electricity distribution company is seeking to reduce dependence on its very own grid, by installing just under 500kW of solar across two depots.

10/04/2019

THE $330 million Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project west of Cairns has received all environmental approvals required for development.

25/03/2019

Situated on a large open site in the Perth hills, this residential compound has sheltered courtyard spaces providing shade, natural light to the interiors and direct sun to these interior spaces in winter. A standout design feature is the skillion roof line. This roof design allowed for high level windows to capture northern sun in winter and provided natural light and ventilation into the interiors of the building.

25/03/2019

Design For Seasons has been re-branded along with a shiny new website with extra recently completed projects....check it out!