As households continue to grapple with the financial impact of winter energy costs, new research indicates that the most ...

In homes using only electricity, hot water systems can account for more than half of total electricity use, making overnight heating an especially effective change. Smart meters and half-hourly usage ...

In electricity-only homes, hot water systems can account for more than half of total electricity use, making overnight ...

“Sustainable” has become one of the most overused words in real estate. It is often treated like a branding accessory, attached to buildings the same way “premium” is attached to countertops. The post ...

As our bodies age, physical changes can affect our ability to perceive and respond effectively to temperature. Because thermoregulation is vital for health and comfort, older people can become more ...

It’s possible that Melania is a deeply complex individual with a nuanced inner life but the documentary does its best to ...

Despite January having passed, the bleak weather and biting chill seem to persist. Keeping homes warm can be a struggle, particularly with the surge in energy bill costs. Experts at consumer ...

Careful not to detract from its character, the firm cleverly restores and enlarges a space-strapped junior high school built ...

Alleged killer husband Brendan Banfield had special triple-glazed soundproof windows installed in his house to muffle the screams of his wife and a stranger while they were murdered, the jury at his ...

Llewellyn McGarry's apartment fitted the bill when she was looking to buy an energy-efficient, accessible dual-occupancy property for her and her mother. The apartment in Canberra's south has sunset ...

As the colder months approach, condensation inevitably follows - but how can you banish this unwanted visitor from your home? With musty odours, damaged curtains and flaking wallpaper as typical ...

Windows are responsible for more than half of all heat loss and heat gain in buildings. In 2024, buildings accounted for about 30% of all global energy consumption, according to the International ...