The Age published this article today on the importance of glazed windows in relation to energy conservation, entitled 'Windows Glazed Over On Energy Use'.
The author touches on how Australian energy efficiency regulations for buildings are inadequate and up to 20 years behind those of the UK & US. Some experts claiming that a great deal of buildings in our country take up to 60% more energy to heat and cool than what they should.
Windows are widely recognised as a thermal weakpoint of many buildings. However, the use of double-glazed windows and other energy efficient panes can effectively plug this weakpoint.
With double-glazing costing a mere $10 more for every square metre of floor area, I believe it is time that the Government step in and make such measures compulsory in all new buildings.
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