Get the Facts on Sustainable Building
Bricks, Australia's favourite building material, are a natural part of a sustainable design. The thermal mass inherent in bricks is an essential part of the principles of passive design. Recent Australian research has demonstrated the power of thermal mass to naturally moderate temperatures. As part of a well-design building, bricks can provide long-term environmental benefits by reducing our dependence on artificial heating and cooling. Bricks will also pay dividends in the future through their other long-term environmental benefits. Click on the links below to find out more information about bricks and sustainable building…
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Sustainable Design
Highlights how thermal mass is an intrinsic part of energy-efficient design.
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A Lifetime of Benefits
Details the long-term environmental benefits of bricks.
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Thermal Mass
Describes the performance of the thermal mass in bricks.
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Embodied Energy
Discusses the relative significance of embodied energy.
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