People looking for cost-effective ways to heat or cool their home can spend hours comparing the energy efficiency of products on the market.
But even the most energy efficient appliance won’t make up for a poorly-constructed building. As we head toward 2 degrees warming and more heatwaves, something needs to change.
Rather than prioritising new appliances — or even rooftop solar — many experts are encouraging householders to pursue a ‘fabric first’ approach to creating a comfortable living space. A fabric first approach is about starting with the components and materials that make up the building itself, maximising their performance.
