NatHERS
Window Furnishings and Thermal Performance: Curtains, Blinds and Pelmets
How curtains, blinds, pelmets and external shades cut heat loss and gain, and how the right furnishings can support your NatHERS result.
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Practical, Australian-standards-based guidance on BASIX, NatHERS, energy efficiency and sustainable home design.
BASIX
Energy-Efficient Lighting: LEDs, Sensors and Smart Controls
LED lighting, sensors and smart controls cut energy use and help your BASIX energy score. Here is how to light a NSW…
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BASIX
Water-Efficient Fixtures Decoded: Taps, Toilets and Showers
WELS star ratings and flow rates decide how much your taps, toilets and showers help your BASIX water score. Here is how…
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BASIX
Rainwater Tanks for NSW Homes: Sizing, Rules and BASIX Credit
A well-sized rainwater tank can do a lot of work toward your BASIX water target. Here is how sizing, roof area and…
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BASIX
Choosing a Heat Pump Hot Water System for Your NSW Home
Heat pump hot water is one of the easiest ways to lift your BASIX energy score. Here is how it works, how…
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NatHERS
Thermal Bridging: The Weak Spots That Leak Your Home Energy
Thermal bridges quietly undermine your insulation. Learn where they hide in NSW homes and how to design them out for a better…
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NatHERS
Insulation Types Explained: Bulk, Reflective and Spray Foam
Bulk, reflective and spray foam insulation each work differently. Here is how R-value works and where each type suits a NSW home.
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NatHERS
Cross Ventilation: How to Design a Home That Cools Itself
Cross ventilation lets a NSW home cool itself with breezes instead of air conditioning. Here is how to design for it room…
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NatHERS
Draught Sealing: The Low-Cost Upgrade That Lifts Comfort and Your Rating
Draughts quietly drain comfort and energy from a home. Here is where they come from and how sealing them helps your NatHERS…
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Sustainability
10 Low-Carbon Building Materials for a Greener NSW Home
Ten lower-carbon material choices for a NSW home, what each is good for and the trade-offs to weigh up before you build.
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