CSIRO Building Technology Resources

CSIRO Building Technology Resources provide trusted information on, and solutions to, a range of common building related issues which are relevant to homeowners, building and property development professionals, industry associations, councils and safety authorities.

Note: Building Technology Resources replace the former CSIRO Notes on the Science of Buildings, and CSIRO Building Technology Files (BTFs).

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Foundation Maintenance and Footing Performance

Understanding and preventing soil-related building movement

Foundation Maintenance and Footing Performance (PDF)

Noise in buildings

Reducing sound levels in the built environment

Noise in buildings (PDF)

Managing Termites

Understanding termites and reducing risk to buildings

Managing Termites (PDF)

Thermal Insulation

How it works, why it is used and what products are available

Thermal Insulation (PDF)

Condensation in buildings

Understanding and avoiding condensation in buildings

Condensation in buildings (PDF)

Ventilation of Buildings

Natural and Mechanical Ventilation for Residences

Ventilation of Buildings (PDF)

Asbestos in Buildings

An overview for owners and occupiers of residences constructed using asbestos products

Asbestos in Buildings (PDF)

Indoor Air Quality

Ensuring high-quality indoor air in non-industrial buildings

Indoor Air Quality (PDF)

Batteries for Homes

Rechargeable batteries for domestic energy storage

Batteries for Homes (PDF)

Solar Photovoltaics: the basics

Understanding solar photovoltaic systems for buildings

Solar Photovoltaics: the basics (PDF)

Solar Photovoltaics: optimising performance

How to get the most out of a solar PV system

Solar Photovoltaics: optimising performance (PDF)

Solar reflective (cool) coatings

Minimising heat gains inside buildings

Solar reflective (cool) coatings (PDF)

House design for cold winter climates

Designing dwellings to minimise heat loss

House design for cold winter climates (PDF)

House design for temperate climates

Designing dwellings to reduce energy use

House design for temperate climates (PDF)