In the Sahara, one of the most effective cooling systems belongs to an ant. The Saharan silver ant, Cataglyphis bombycina, survives in an environment where ground temperatures can become extreme. Its silver appearance is not simply colour. Under a microscope, much of the ant's body is covered in dense, triangular hairs. Research has shown that these structures help manage heat in two ways: they reflect incoming solar radiation and improve the body's ability to release thermal

Goldfish & Bay is proud to be contributing to the delivery of this project, providing Hydraulic Engineering services through detailed design and construction. We also value the opportunity to work alongside project partners with whom we have built strong relationships across previous work. Congratulations to Sekisui House Australia, TURNER STUDIO, ASPECT Studios and everyone involved in shaping Waterstone.

At some of the world’s highest observatories, fresh air is not necessarily safe air. The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array, better known as ALMA, operates on Chile’s Chajnantor Plateau at approximately 5,000 metres above sea level. At that altitude, air pressure is roughly half what it is at sea level, meaning every breath delivers far less oxygen to the body. Simple tasks become exhausting, concentration can deteriorate and prolonged exposure may lead to serious a

Last week, we looked at the transition to R32. This week, our Mechanical team turned its attention to a different approach to heating and cooling: ground source geothermal systems. On 26 August, the team visited the RHCS Experience Centre, where a fully functioning geothermal heating and cooling system provided an opportunity to see the technology operating beyond the drawings. The centre brings together a live plant room, operational ground loop, underfloor heating circu

TDF26 | CONNECTING WITH THE PEOPLE BUILDING NSW A great evening at The Developers Forum 2026, with Goldfish & Bay joining developers, builders, architects, consultants and industry leaders from across NSW. Our Expert Station kept us busy throughout the night, with plenty of conversations around current projects, the challenges facing the industry and what we are seeing across development in NSW. It was great catching up with people from SDSS, Energy Locals, Construction Consu

Last Friday, the Goldfish & Bay team was proud to support and attend the 2026 NSW Australian Institute of Building Professional Excellence Awards. The evening brought together professionals from across the construction industry to celebrate the projects, people and organisations setting the benchmark for excellence throughout New South Wales. It was a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with clients, consultants and industry peers, celebrate this year's outstanding achievement