Sustainable Living Ideas
Blog URL http://sustainable-living-ideas.blogspot.com
Located Sydney, New South Wales Australia
Tags sustainable, living, eco, home, ideas, building, energy, efficiency
Australian Sustainable living ideas provides information and ideas on energy efficiency, building a sustainable home, ventilation, indoor air quality, tips and ideas.
Latest Blog Posts
- Heat Pumps - How they work, efficiency, price and installation on May 26, 2009
How does a Heat Pump work?To understand how a heat pump works, you need to first understand how an air conditioning unit or a fridge works. An air conditioning unit concentrates heat in one set of coils positioned outside your home, and cold in ano...
- Heating Cost Comparison on May 11, 2009
Deciding on which heating option to use to heat your home is an important one. There are a wide range of heating options available, and choosing the most suitable heating option depends on a number of factors.According to the World Health Organisatio...
- How to Increase Energy Efficiency on May 4, 2009
Energy efficiency is at the core of sustainable building practices. The ideal goal in many people's eyes is to achieve a house that can generate all the energy it needs for it's inhabitants. This is achieved by taking energy efficiency measures inclu...
- Passive Background Ventilation on May 4, 2009
How does Background Ventilation Work?Background ventilation uses the principle of pressure equalisation, where wind flow around a building creates a higher air pressure on the windy side and lower air pressure on the sheltered side. Due to this diffe...
- Lighting choices for conserving energy on May 4, 2009
Artificial lighting is a necessity in a modern home, unless you're happy to live by candlelight. Lighting requirements also increase during the winter as the days get shorter.On average, lighting accounts for 10% of a household's energy consumption.
