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The relationship between body performance and environment design
Many designers appreciate that thermal comfort has a significant impact on productivity but they are rarely taught why that is the case. This paper sets out the (often under-appreciated) extent to which body performance is affected by blood flow which in turn is affected by the immediate thermal & air quality environment. READ MORE
Designing Ventilation Systems for Food Preparation Rooms with Ventless Cooking Appliances
Ventless cooking appliances, regulated by UL710b, have grown in popularity due to their integrated filtration systems that eliminate the need for traditional external exhaust hoods. These systems not only reduce installation costs but also offer flexibility, allowing kitchens to operate in spaces where conventional exhaust systems would be difficult or impossible to install. However, the […]
Refrigerant R32: Friend or Foe?
Summary With rising concerns over the environmental impact of refrigerants, R32 has emerged globally as the dominant choice in the transition to lower-GWP (Global Warming Potential) solutions. Despite initial industry resistance, it offers improved energy efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and greater affordability compared to legacy refrigerants like R410A. Lay people may not be aware that […]
What problems do you regularly face in building services that we can have a crack at?
Over the last 10 years, the practice of crazy focus on a problem for a solid day with no distractions has resulted in the following innovations:- How to certify vent-less kitchen equipment in Australia. This has resulted in over 4000 installations across Australia and over ...
Why Stink Stinks?
Many designers (& council officials) appreciate the effects of commercial kitchen exhaust and the odorous discharge that occurs. What is sometimes misunderstood is that odour complaints can still occur with code-compliant systems and prosecutions can still occur. What this paper sets out is how SEED derived our data-based understanding of kitchen odour, and how we have applied that understanding to a variety of projects over the years.
‘Breaking Point – Future of Australian Cities’ with Peter Seamer AM
With the Lord Mayor’s recent announcement that Victoria Park Gold Course in inner Brisbane will be converted back to a large-scale parkland, Peter Seamer AM’s recent book launch on the future of Australian city planning could not have been better timed!
Sustainable Buildings: Preparing for a Zero Emissions Future
Recently, SEED attended the Brisbane leg of the ‘Stay Ahead of the HVAC Curve’ series of presentations by Seeley International. The aim of the series is to discuss the capabilities and pathways to a Zero Emissions Future.
WIDAC – Procurement and Contractual Risk Workshop
Attending this week’s WIDAC “Procurement & Contractual Risk Workshop” facilitated by AJ & Co was an eye opener on some of the lesser known impacts of the new Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017, aside from the Project Bank Accounts changes. We were fortunate enough to have Sarah Bird (AJ & Co Partner […]
Inala Central Plaza Design
Lately, SEED has been involved in the new build design of Inala Central Plaza in Brisbane. The project is a 4-storey mixed use development incorporating retail spaces, commercial offices, medical tenancies, function rooms, and a basement carpark.
Transect: How Local Context Drives Us
Members of the SEED ESD team attended PechaKucha Brisbane Volume 56 as part of the 2019 Asia Pacific Architecture Forum. The theme of the evening was “Transect – Impact and influence in a local context”. After our recent projects in Papua New Guinea, in which we observed the strong impact of local lifestyle and culture […]
Jury’s Out: Multi-Level Carparks don’t need to be so “evil”
Here at SEED, our mechanical team has experience in designing well and naturally ventilated carparks. To gain a more holistic perspective on, and better influence our innovative designs and solutions around multi-level carparks in Brisbane, we recently attended a discussion panel hosted by the AIA and PIA which focused on the problems and possible solutions […]
Thermal Comfort in WELL v2
Did you know that indoor thermal comfort significantly influences the way humans experience all types of places and has implications for productivity and health outcomes? As such, the optimisation of thermal comfort can positively change the way individuals interact within indoor environments.
Latest WELL Building Standards Press Release – IWBI
Have you been keeping up to date with the latest Australian news on the WELL Building Standard? Check out the latest press release from the IWBI last week (original press release here), provided by our very own WELL AP, Faculty and Community concept advisor Jay Dee Dearness.
Product Training at SEED
Here at SEED, we regularly have suppliers come to our office to provide “product training”. These training sessions typically include a presentation with slides, printouts, and/or hand around examples of the physical product. Within these sessions, we learn about the positives and negatives of the old and new merchandise, and continue to build our relationships with suppliers. […]
Melbourne Office
We are excited to announce we have also opened our Melbourne office in early February. We are able to provide expertise and consulting services on a more national level now that we have expanded into NSW and VIC.
Our New Website
SEED is incredibly excited to finally have launched our website this month! It has been a long time coming and we are proud to have a well-oiled and functioning website.