Western Australia has passed a clean energy milestone, with more than 50,000 home batteries now installed across the state under the federal government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program. The total capacity added has surpassed 1.1 gigawatt-hours (GWh), allowing thousands of households and businesses to store abundant rooftop solar energy for use during peak evening demand. The rapid adoption... more

An Australian startup building homes from hemp has received $2 million in NSW government funding to expand its manufacturing operations at a facility in Toormina, near Coffs Harbour. The investment is designed to steer the construction industry away from carbon-intensive materials while strengthening the state's agricultural sector. Living Canvas is the recipient of the funding, delivered th... more

The Kwinana Energy Transformation Hub (KETH) has taken another significant step towards operation, with the Future Energy Exports Cooperative Research Centre (FEnEx CRC) awarding an $8.6 million engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to Pacific Energy for the facility's hydrogen process plant. The contract marks the next phase of delivery for KETH's clean energy research and d... more

Australia’s construction industry is designing for a different climate than it was a decade ago. More frequent heat waves, intense storms and bushfire risk are changing what your clients expect from new buildings. Passive design helps you create structures that stay comfortable, consume less energy and perform more reliably during extreme weather. As building standards continue to evolve, these ... more