This is the real reason Australian homes are so cold in the winter - and what you can do about it now

This is the real reason Australian homes are so cold in the winter - and what you can do about it now Australians are freezing in their homes due to poor design and construction They are colder than the rest of the world - and there's a good explanation why READ MORE: Aussie homes so cold they fall below WHO safety standards By Amanda Bechara For Daily Mail Australia Published: 07:39 BST, 21 June 2024 | Updated: 07:41 BST, 21 June 2024 e-mail View comments Low temperatures , the cost of living crisis and poor home design are leading to many Aussies feeling the harsh winter cold more than ever this year. Dr Nicola Willand of the RMIT University School of Property, Construction and Project Management spoke to FEMAIL about the 'big freeze' sweeping the country and the flaws that make homes Down Under colder than the WHO-approved 18C. She believes it's down to a combination of factors - namely that the Australian regulatory standards are below the rest of the world and a lack of awareness about the link between cold weather and health.

'Firstly, historically, energy has been abundant and relatively cheap, so householders and regulators were less concerned about the affordability of heating than they are now,' she told FEMAIL. 'Countries such as Europe have had energy crises, such as the oil crisis in the 1970s, that have threatened energy security, increased energy costs and triggered energy efficiency measures.' Insulation is key whether you are looking for a cooler or a warmer .