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We Choose LED Lighting (And you should too.)
Lighting is an important consideration when planning your home. The placement, quality, and type of lighting you use makes all the difference between a room that’s simply functional, and one that’s comfortable and inviting. But it’s about more than just buying the...
Draught Proofing: Keep Your Home Warm Through Winter
At one point in your life, you’re likely to have lived in a home with a draught. You’ve experienced those unsettling noises that herald a breeze sneaking into your home, that makes your rooms feel even colder in winter or stifling in summer. When looking to build a...
What is Thermal Mass, and Why Does It Matter in Building Design?
While modern homes tend to look elegant and aesthetically pleasing, the materials used in their construction aren’t just for show. Each material has been carefully selected to play a critical role in the building’s durability and energy efficiency. And, when it comes...
What is Passive Cooling, and How Does It Work?
As energy costs rise and environmental concerns grow, finding sustainable ways to keep your home comfortable has never been more important. That’s where passive cooling comes in. What is passive cooling? Passive cooling is a core tenet of Passive House design - but...
What Is a Net Zero Energy Home and How to Build One
These days, new homes are designed with sustainability in mind. And there’s no better way to achieve this than by building a net-zero energy home. A net-zero energy home utilises an energy-efficient design and leverages renewable energy sources to offset the energy it...
Airtight House Construction for Comfort and Efficiency
Our homes should be comfortable spaces where we feel free and relaxed. While it's not necessarily something we often think about, the indoor air quality inside your home can impact your health. The airtightness of your home directly correlates with indoor air quality...
A Guide to Understanding Passive Solar Heating
Perth is known for its Mediterranean climate and hot, dry summers. But even in our mild winters, there are chilly days when bundling up indoors feels necessary. When designing a new home or renovating an existing one, heating is still a critical consideration. Passive...
Biophilic Design: Creating Homes That Connect with Nature
Biophilic design is a nature-centric principle with roots dating back many decades. It aims to improve mental and physical health and connect people more closely to nature. Elements such as light, space, and air quality in modern buildings and homes create the basis...
Understanding Double Glazing and High-Performance Windows
Windows don’t just let light into the house; they are a crucial driver of the inside temperature of your home. They let heat in during the summer, and are primarily where we lose a lot of warmth during winter. However, you can create a more comfortable, more...
Our Guide To Passive House Designs
At Trueline, we believe in creating healthy, high-performing homes. Nothing better embodies this concept than a passive house. A passive house (sometimes called Passivhaus) is a complete building concept that uses natural elements to enhance living quality. The home’s...