When it comes to building or renovating homes in Sydney, one of the key steps you’ll encounter is obtaining a BASIX certificate. This certificate is not just a formality - it’s a crucial part of ensuring your project meets sustainability standards set by the government. If you’re wondering what exactly a BASIX certificate is, why it’s needed, and how to get one, you’re in the right place. I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about BASIX certificate requirements i

When it comes to building or renovating a home in Australia, understanding the energy efficiency of your design is crucial. That’s where NatHERS assessments come in. But one question I often hear is: How much does a NatHERS assessment cost? Today, I want to break down the NatHERS assessment pricing guide in a clear, straightforward way. I’ll walk you through what influences the cost, how the assessment is done, and what you can expect to pay. Let’s dive in. What Influences N

NatHERS provides a star rating system that measures the thermal performance of a home. Ratings range from zero to ten stars, with higher stars indicating better energy efficiency. The scheme assesses factors such as insulation, window placement, shading, and ventilation to estimate how much energy a home will require for heating and cooling. Builders and designers use NatHERS ratings to guide material choices and architectural features. For example, a home aiming for a 7-star

What is NatHERS Whole of Home? NatHERS now includes a new Whole of Home rating that measures the energy use of the whole home including...

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On February 1, COAG Energy Ministers made a commitment to lift energy ratings for new homes to 6.5 or 7 stars. The changes are due to...

Have you ever wondered why some houses are warm in winter when the heater isn’t on? Or how the same house stays cool in summer, without...

1. An obvious one, however cannot be omitted. Window area to wall area ratio need to be kept in check. For standard constructions used, if

BASIX - New Homes & Apartment Buildings - NSW All new houses and apartment buildings are required to have a BASIX certificate completed...

BASIX New Targets As BASIX new targets have been rolled out since July the 1st 2017, the nature of our work has changes quite a lot, as...

New BASIX Target Changes as off July 1st 2017 that will impact all residential developments in NSW. Read on for more information...

Increasing of house energy rating industry involvement in combating climate change.

The BASIX system assesses both of the above and when calculations are done, provides with the overall energy consumption score of the...

Shading. Awnings, eaves, louvers, blinds are all types of shading applied to walls and windows. Eaves play a significant role in the passive

Another key aspect is the insulation. Generally speaking ceiling insulation followed by wall insulation are the key factors for improving en

Energy efficient homes There are 3 million homes in New South Wales that use around 18,500 gigawatt hours of electricity a year, or 27 per c

Since a house is built for a few decades in mind, running costs as well as the environmental impact of the building should be a major consid

We live in an environment that hardly one aspect of a decision has effect only on this aspect and no other aspects at the same time. It is m