Better Apartments Design Standards are now in effect in Victoria
Posted on April 19, 2017As of March 2017, all new apartments developed in Victoria must meet the newly introduced Better Apartments Design Standards. These policy guidelines will influence the design of apartment development in Melbourne for years to come. A key objective of the new standards is energy efficiency for all dwellings. New developments must reduce fossil […]
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How to Avoid Getting Burnt by Buildings
Posted on February 26, 2017Neighbours of new developments and local government authorities are becoming increasingly aware of the potential impacts of solar reflectivity, whether in terms of visible light or thermal reflectance. To prevent such risks, Windtech Consultants carries out assessments of both visible light and thermal reflectance to predict and mitigate these effects before they happen. Two of […]
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Wind Uplift of Paver Pedestal Systems
Posted on January 31, 2017In recent times, the installation of paver pedestal systems for outdoor areas of building developments has increased in popularity. The noted advantages include, water damage prevention (reduced membrane deterioration) and reduced heat conductivity to the area below. Designers have assumed in the past that the net pressures on these pavers would tend to equalise due […]
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Advanced Modelling for Comfort to Enhance the Experience of Shopping Centre Customers
Posted on November 24, 2016Today, shopping centres are all about “the experience”. When consumers go to shopping centres, they do not just want to purchase items, they want to be entertained, hence designs are radically changing to keep customers engaged. This can be seen with the advent of restaurants, bars, outdoor spaces and other entertainment options. Modern day shopping […]
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Windtech Consultants featured in Engineers Australia Magazine
Posted on September 27, 2016We’ve come up with a fairly clever design which allows us to easily manipulate the relative stiffness in the torsional mode, as well as the lift mode for a bridge section. It’s also easy to adjust for the structural density and all those things. Every bridge deck has its unique dynamic behaviour, so it’s quite easy to hone in on the dynamic […]
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