by Habitat Magazine | Oct 12, 2018 | Climate Control
With the warm African sun smiling down on us, summer in South Africa is glorious. It’s that wonderful time that sends us rushing happily to beaches, pools and sunny picnic spots. The heat at night, however, can be decidedly uncomfortable, unless you have a good air...
by Habitat Magazine | Jun 28, 2018 | Climate Control
The fireplace is not just a piece of functional equipment anymore and has changed significantly since it was first introduced. Becoming the intelligent fire, it provides the interior with a warm ambiance of natural flames, sophistication and a high level of safety....
by Habitat Magazine | May 3, 2018 | Climate Control
There have been many attempts by us humans to keep warm in winter and, by avoiding the debilitation of heat, to remain cool in the hot summer months; this being a very evident fact of seasonal life in Southern Africa. From the simplicity of seeking shade, to...
by Habitat Magazine | Apr 26, 2017 | Climate Control, Smart Homes
In 2017 South Africa we still ‘live in interesting times’ energy-wise. But the major negatives noted in this preamble one year ago have disappeared to some extent: Eskom is apparently burgeoning with extra capacity and the rand is stronger, even post the recent...
by Habitat Magazine | Jul 12, 2016 | Climate Control
Challenges – what challenges? In South Africa the times are becoming ever more ‘interesting’ energy wise: Eskom, nuclear power, solar? The many negative influences: a depreciating currency, social unrest, lack of service delivery, are now seemingly entrenched in 2016...
