House Design for Cold Winter Climates

A concise introduction to designing dwellings to minimise heat loss.

CSIRO Building Technology Resources provide trusted information on, and solutions to, a range of common building related issues which are relevant to homeowners, building and property development professionals, industry associations, councils and safety authorities. In many parts of Australia, winter heating incurs the biggest residential energy cost. In these areas, it is important to design dwellings that retain heat and minimise heat loss to the outside. This Building Technology Resource provides tips on the most effective design solutions for cold winter climates. + Full description