New standards help keep Australia’s buildings standing come fire or flood
More than half of all buildings standing in Australia in 2050 will be built after the next update of the ...
Tag: energy efficiency
Semitransparent solar cells could be a boon for building energy efficiency
Researchers at UNSW are trying to take solar power one step further with semitransparent solar cells, which could see windows ...
UNSW students claim world record for energy efficiency with solar-powered car
A team of students from UNSW has recently set a mark recognised by the Guinness World Records after a six-day ...
Energy and efficiency needs are forcing a rethink of data storage
The rise of big data has meant a vast increase in the amount of data out there, which means it's ...
A house for life: Can we build homes that age as we do?
Automation, energy efficiency, customisation and aged-care best practice combine in a house that allows elderly occupants to get the most ...
Stronger energy efficiency standards could make Australia a low carbon economy
Findings from a new report show setting stronger energy efficiency standards could bring huge reductions for energy costs and carbon emissions ...
One fusion startup hopes the pistol shrimp can unlock energy’s ‘holy grail’
Crustaceans have inspired innovative developments from eco-friendly marine antifouling to a camera for detecting cancer. Could they show us how ...
Is it time to rethink our standards for energy efficient buildings?
If Australia is serious about improving its energy productivity, it needs to look at ways to create more energy efficient ...
Monash innovation hub to focus on renewable tech
The Monash Grid Innovation Hub will be equipped with specialist software to view, control and manage big data, distributed energy ...
New research promises to radically reduce carbon emissions by 2050
Reducing the cost of implementing carbon capture and storage technologies will be the primary aim of new Melbourne laboratories.
