Why we all need a 'climate safe room’ (and how to create one)

Thursday, Aug 14, 2025, 07:56 AM | Source: Pursuit

Sarah Bell

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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.  

The legs of a man lying in a hot room with a fan on
Many Australian homes are are draughty, damp, too hot in summer and too cold in winter. Picture: Getty Images

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...

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