THE HEAT IS ON… Our planet is on an alarming global warming trajectory. A report by the World Meteorological Organization (May 27, 2021) revealed there is a 90% likelihood of at least one year between 2021– 2025 being the warmest on record. i According to the Climate Council of Australia, 2020 was the second hottest year on record. Climate Council expert Professor Will Steffen says right now we are on track for a catastrophic climate change of 3°C of heating. At just over 1°C of heating now, we are already paying a serious price. ii The Australian Government’s National Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategy confirms Australia’s average surface temperature has warmed by 0.9ºC since 1910, leading to an increasing number of hot days and heatwaves. With Australia lagging behind other developed nations on climate action, it is crucial we pursue actions that both reduce carbon emissions and build resilience and adaptive capacity as a matter of urgency. It has never been more important for buildings to be sustainable and energy efficient. With the operation of large buildings greatly contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, engineers, developers, architects and landlords must commit to implementing measures that ensure sustainable energy consumption. Big Ass Fans, the world leader in innovative ceiling fans, has demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainability with exhaustive testing of its fans at its state-of-the-art research and development facility in the US to create reliable, energy-efficient products that help reduce the carbon footprint of buildings by reducing reliance on air conditioning and heating. Big Ass Fans also partnered with industry-leading scientists in a LEED-Gold certified military-grade test facility to conduct verified third-party laboratory tests to develop its innovative Clean Air System, providing UV-C technology into any space. This whitepaper explains the importance of sustainable building design in the fight against climate change and demonstrates how high-volume, low-speed fans can help lower a building’s carbon footprint, thus saving money, providing comfortable, greener spaces and contributing to a favourable public image for businesses that use them.
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