Why we all need a 'climate safe room’ (and how to create one)
Thursday, Aug 14, 2025, 07:56 AM | Source: Pursuit
Sarah Bell
Home should be a place where people feel comfortable and safe. But the poor quality of many Australian houses means this isn’t possible for some people.
Homes are often draughty, damp, too hot in summer and too cold in winter, requiring high energy amounts of energy to maintain a comfortable temperature.

Around 70 per cent of houses in Australia have an energy rating of three stars or lower (out of 10) on the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme
New homes now require seven or more stars.
Currently, more than 80 per cent of homes in Victoria are Read the full article on Unimelb Pursuit...