Cooling

Want to cool down your interior? It's simple, walk to one side of the room and open the sliders, then cross the room and repeat

While vents and fans are both now old school, the latter takes on a more classic air and draws the eye as a feature – here, the architect is hedging his bets

For this kitchen, aluminium ventilation grills were positioned under and above the tall cabinetry to allow the required ventilation and airflow for all the integrated appliances

This living area has opening doors for cross ventilation, as well as a double height space with high level windows to remove warm rising air

Passive control over your indoor spaces saves energy and makes your home greener. Energy efficiency was part of the brief for this home, with louvre windows, angled battens and fans (out of shot) all contributing

Keeping your interior cool in summer is as costly as keeping it warm in winter? Not if you think passive. Discover the three green strategies used here

With today's awareness, the days of basking in the sun are behind us and while covering up with long sleeves and hats or splashing on the sun screen are options, another is to ensure your outdoor spaces offer a shady welcome. Here are 9 examples of how to achieve that

Together with external cedar sliding panels, automatically operated external louvres also bring precision control over the sun’s rays in this dramatic coastal home. The sculptural roof architecture also plays its part

Don’t discount the part that fans can play in your home. They’re a low energy option to cool a bedroom on a warm summer’s night

Want to cool your home without turning on air-con? Louvred windows are a no-tech solution that are still a remarkably effective way to go