Australians deserve comfortable, energy efficient homes. New research reveals 5 reasons why that’s been so hard to achieve and ways to overcome these issues.
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We examined how households in Victoria cope with, adapt to and endure summer heatwaves. Most took a short-term view. A more sophisticated, long-term approach to managing heatwaves is needed.
Our new research shows a few simple steps can dramatically improve the energy performance of a home, and ensure occupants don’t shiver through winter unnecessarily.
Australia’s increasing energy demand is inconsistent with global efforts to tackle climate change and suggests our housing energy policy requires a radical rethink.
Top contributors
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PhD Candidate at the Sustainable Buildings Research Centre, University of Wollongong
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Associate Professor in Architecture, University of Sydney
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Research Team Leader, CSIRO
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Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor in Research & Innovation, RMIT University
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Research Fellow in Human Geography, RMIT University
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Professor at the Lancaster Environment Centre and previously co-director of the DEMAND Centre, Lancaster University
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Research Director, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney
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Senior Research Consultant in Energy Futures, University of Technology Sydney
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Associate Professor of Architecture, University of Technology Sydney