NatHERS
NatHERS Climate Zones Across NSW: Why Your Location Changes the Design
NatHERS uses local climate data, so the same plan rates differently across NSW. Here is how location shapes the right design.
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Design
Skylights and Roof Windows: Thermal Pros and Cons
Skylights bring light but also heat. Here is how to enjoy the daylight without wrecking your energy rating.
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NatHERS
What Your Assessor Needs From Your Plans: A NatHERS Document Checklist
A clean set of plans means a faster, cheaper assessment. Here is exactly what your assessor needs to model your home accurately.
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BASIX
BASIX for Dual Occupancy Developments in NSW
Dual occupancies need BASIX for each dwelling and bring their own design quirks. Here is how to get a duplex across the…
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Design
Light-Coloured Roofs and the NSW Heat: Do They Lift Your Rating?
Roof colour affects how much heat your home absorbs. In hot NSW zones a lighter roof can lift the rating for almost…
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NatHERS
NatHERS for Knockdown Rebuilds: What Is Different
A knockdown rebuild is treated as a new home for energy rating. Here is how to use the fresh start to lock…
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Compliance
DA vs CDC: How BASIX and NatHERS Fit Each Approval Pathway
Whether you lodge a DA or a CDC, BASIX and NatHERS still apply. Here is how the documents fit each pathway in…
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Compliance
Common BASIX Mistakes That Delay Council Approval
Small BASIX errors cause big approval delays. Here are the mistakes we see most often and how to avoid every one of…
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NatHERS
Building in the Blue Mountains: NatHERS for a Cold Climate Zone
The Blue Mountains sit in a cooler climate zone where winter heat loss drives the design. Here is how to rate well…
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Design
Ceiling Fans and BASIX: The Cheapest Comfort Upgrade
Ceiling fans cost little, use almost no power and can improve both comfort and your assessment. Here is why they punch above…
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