Sustainability
Embodied Carbon in Your Home: The Hidden Footprint Behind the Build
Embodied carbon is the emissions locked into the materials of your build. Here is where it hides and how to cut it…
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Practical, Australian-standards-based guidance on BASIX, NatHERS, energy efficiency and sustainable home design.
NatHERS
NatHERS Energy Rating Software Compared: AccuRate, FirstRate5, BERS Pro and HERO
AccuRate, FirstRate5, BERS Pro and HERO are the four NatHERS-accredited tools. Here is how they really compare, and why the assessor matters…
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BASIX
How Long Is a BASIX Certificate Valid? Expiry, Amendments and Re-Lodgement
A BASIX Certificate does not last forever. Here is how long it stays valid, when design changes force an update, and how…
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NatHERS
Concrete Slabs and Thermal Mass: How They Affect Your NatHERS Rating
Thermal mass can steady your home temperature and lift your NatHERS rating, or work against you if it is misused. Here is…
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NatHERS
How to Read Window Energy Ratings: U-Value, SHGC and WERS Explained
Windows make or break a NatHERS rating. Here is how to read U-value, SHGC and WERS labels so you choose glazing that…
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BASIX
Going All-Electric in NSW: How Gas-Free Homes Perform Under BASIX
All-electric homes are increasingly the easiest path through BASIX and Whole-of-Home. Here is how going gas-free affects your energy score, appliances and…
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BASIX
Solar and Batteries in NSW: How Rooftop PV Helps You Pass BASIX and Whole-of-Home
Rooftop solar is now one of the easiest ways to meet BASIX energy and Whole-of-Home targets. Here is how PV and batteries…
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NatHERS
Inside a NatHERS Assessment, Part 1: Project Setup and Climate Zone
A behind-the-scenes look at how a NatHERS assessment is built. Part 1: project setup, climate zone, dwelling type and the plans the…
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NatHERS
Inside a NatHERS Assessment, Part 2: Importing and Scaling the Plans
How an assessor imports, scales and aligns your architectural plans so every wall, window and room is traced accurately. Part 2 of…
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NatHERS
Inside a NatHERS Assessment, Part 3: Constructions and Zoning the Home
How a home is divided into zones and matched to real construction materials, and why zone types change the rating. Part 3…
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