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Equipped with a new Flir thermal imaging camera, we flew down to New Zealand for the opening of our Hamilton showroom in the beginning of September. Known as the foggiest city in New Zealand, Hamilton was a perfect place to put our thermal imaging camera to the test.

Magnetite is pleased to announce the opening of Hamilton showroom in New Zealand. Mulford Plastics, the sole distributor of Magnetite will deliver the solution to homes and businesses in New Zealand through a network of trained local estimators and installers.

Sustainable homes across the country are opening their doors this Sunday 13 September as part of Sustainable House Day. Hosted by the Alternative Association and EnviroShop, nearly 150 homes are taking part in a showcase of the value of sustainable building and renovation. Residents will offer public tours and information sharing on topics ranging from energy efficiency, passive solar benefits to aquaponics. This event aims to educate and inspire people on what they can achieve in their own homes and gardens. 

A recent study by Maastricht University suggests that the ideal office temperature formula is based on the body heat of an average man. Specifically a 70 kilogram, 40 year old male. The issue is, metabolic rates can vary across humans subject to a number of factors like weight, age, fitness level, etc. Women's metabolic rates are 20 to 35 percent lower than males. The research conducted in the Netherlands found the current model had the potential to overestimate women's heat production by up to 35%. This explains why some women feel cold in a standard office temperature.

Employees at large companies work at different levels of efficiency; some employees are perfectionists, while others do the bare minimum to earn a paycheck. Homes are a lot like employees - some are more efficient than others. Some homes are hard workers; they protect their inhabitants from cold winters, harsh summers, and brutal storms. Other homes are slackers, offering little protection against the elements of nature.

In November we helped Shaynna and the crew from Selling Houses Australia reduce the noise in this heritage cottage on the outskirts of Sydney. Last week the show went to air and the results exceeded all of our expectations.

Magnetite's Melbourne franchise recently completed an installation at the iconic Citiclub building, the former headquarters of the RACV Club in Melbourne CBD. The installation was partly funded through a new scheme set up for commercial buildings called the Australian environmental upgrade fund. Double glazing was chosen to help improve the insulation of the building's facade. Magnetite's retrofit double glazing was applied to the hotel section of the building.

Stress and Headaches due to work and long travel time are common problems for most commuters. Not surprisingly, the bad news doesn't stop there. Research done by a scientist in New York City indicates that being exposed to noise can activate our natural stress hormones which affects our happiness and health.