Team CE

Team CE

Articles written by the Certified Energy technical team covering NatHERS, BASIX and building performance in Australia.

Recent posts by Team CE

20 min read

Green Star vs Section J: Sustainability Rating vs Compliance

By Team CE on Jun 9, 2026 10:35:40 AM

Commercial Sustainability

Green Star vs Section J: Sustainability Rating vs NCC Compliance

Green Star and Section J can both influence the design and performance of commercial buildings, but they perform fundamentally different roles.

Topics: Section J Greenstar Green Star Rating Commercial
12 min read

Green Star Communities Explained | Sustainable Precincts

By Team CE on Jun 9, 2026 10:33:47 AM

Commercial Sustainability

Topics: Greenstar Green Star Rating Commercial
12 min read

Green Star Fitouts for Commercial Tenants and Project Teams

By Team CE on Jun 9, 2026 10:31:45 AM

Commercial Sustainability

Topics: Greenstar Green Star Rating Commercial
11 min read

Green Star Interiors vs Green Star Fitouts | What Changed?

By Team CE on Jun 9, 2026 10:30:22 AM

Commercial Sustainability

Topics: Greenstar Green Star Rating Commercial
11 min read

Green Star Design & As Built: What Does It Mean Now?

By Team CE on Jun 9, 2026 10:27:12 AM

Commercial Sustainability

Topics: Greenstar Green Star Rating Commercial
12 min read

Green Star vs WELL: Sustainability and Wellbeing Compared

By Team CE on Jun 9, 2026 10:23:49 AM

Commercial Sustainability

Topics: Greenstar Green Star Rating Commercial WELL Rating
12 min read

Green Star Buildings Explained for Commercial Projects

By Team CE on Jun 9, 2026 10:21:49 AM

Commercial Sustainability

Topics: Greenstar Green Star Rating Commercial
11 min read

Green Star vs NABERS: What Is the Difference?

By Team CE on Jun 9, 2026 10:19:41 AM

Commercial Sustainability

Topics: Greenstar Green Star Rating Commercial
13 min read

Resilient Housing and the Future of Australian Homes

By Team CE on Jun 8, 2026 1:58:44 PM

Resilient housing is becoming one of the most important ideas in Australian residential design. A future ready home should not only meet today’s minimum requirements. It should be able to remain comfortable, efficient, healthy and practical as climate, energy, water and living conditions continue to change.

Topics: BASIX NatHERS 7 Star Homes BASIX Certificates NatHERS Existing Homes
14 min read

Sustainable Materials and Waste in Residential Projects

By Team CE on Jun 8, 2026 1:55:24 PM

Sustainable Materials and Waste in Residential Projects

Sustainable materials and waste reduction are important parts of better residential design. A home can be energy efficient and comfortable, but if it relies on high impact materials, short lived finishes or wasteful construction practices, its sustainability story is incomplete.

Topics: BASIX NatHERS 7 Star Homes BASIX Certificates NatHERS Existing Homes