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This note, DES 6, originally published in August 2000, was revised and rewritten by Nancy Ruck in August 2001. The information herein is considered ...
A significant part of an architect’s working day is spent in preparation for, or attendance at, meetings. Most meetings are project meetings (that is ...
Impact of indoor environment quality on occupant productivity and well-being in office buildings
Published: 31 August 2008Good indoor environment quality (IEQ) can have a positive impact on the health, wellbeing and productivity of occupants in office buildings.
Read time: 25 minutes The residential building sector is a significant contributor to carbon footprint and climate change. This is primarily due to ...
Read time: 2 minutes The primary consultant, often the architect, is the consultant whose responsibilities include direction and coordination of the ...
Adjusting building thermostats for environmental gains – a pilot study
Published: 30 November 2008 | Edited: 3 October 2018This note was reviewed and retained for legacy in November 2018. This paper discusses a pilot study which involved altering the thermostat set-points ...
'Sustainable Urbanism' encompasses Australian urban design and transportation practices that seek to create vibrant, liveable communities. This ...
This note was reviewed and retained for legacy in October 2018, with the qualification that some references are now superseded. In order to deliver ...
Water heating accounts for around a quarter of household energy use in Australia. Low-energy water heating systems can reduce energy used for heating ...
Read time: 18 minutes There are times when architects and architectural firms come together to collaborate or form joint ventures to work together.