Organisation
CRC for Low Carbon Living
Report
"What impacts does increasing airtightness have on mould, condensation and measures of indoor air quality?"
Leaky homes need more energy to keep warm or cool. Sealing the gaps in a house, or increasing airtightness, is a common tip to reduce energy consumption, as well as make the house more comfortable to live in. However, people need a certain amount of...
Guide
Guide to low carbon commercial buildings – new build
This guide acts as a practical reference for the design of high-performance, low-carbon commercial buildings. The target audience is everyone involved in the creation of new commercial buildings, from architects, consultants and designers, to developers and owners.
Report
Field investigation of biogenic corrosion of mortar specimens at North Head Wastewater Treatment Plant
This report outlines the results if a three-year study into biogenic corrosion of mortar in an aggressive environment. While concrete is one of the most widely used materials in the transportation and treatment of sewage, it is subject to rapid decay under in a sewage...
Guide
Guide to implementing low carbon retrofits for social housing
This guide is intended as a simple to use reference for social housing asset managers and others involved in social housing upgrades.
Report
Energy and indoor climate visualisation to encourage households for low carbon living
This pilot project was designed to address this gap in energy usage information through the development of an integrated visualisation platform to allow households to explore their indoor comfort conditions, and disaggregate electricity consumption and water consumption at a residential scale.