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What Documents Are Needed for a Section J Report?

By Team CE on May 26, 2026 12:17:13 PM

A Section J Report can only be as accurate as the information behind it.

Topics: NatHERS Energy Efficiency Energy Assessment 7 Star Homes Benefits of 7 Star Homes
8 min read

DTS vs JV3 for Commercial Energy Compliance

By Team CE on May 26, 2026 12:13:21 PM

 

Commercial energy compliance is not always a single pathway.

Topics: NatHERS Energy Efficiency Energy Assessment 7 Star Homes Benefits of 7 Star Homes
8 min read

Section J and JV3: When a Performance Pathway May Be Needed

By Team CE on May 26, 2026 12:07:23 PM

 

For many commercial building projects, Section J compliance can be demonstrated through the standard Deemed-to-Satisfy pathway.

Topics: NatHERS Energy Efficiency Energy Assessment 7 Star Homes Benefits of 7 Star Homes
6 min read

Future BASIX Requirements and Building Performance | Certified Energy

By Team CE on May 25, 2026 8:18:04 PM

BASIX requirements have continued to evolve as residential sustainability, thermal comfort and energy efficiency expectations become more important across New South Wales.

Topics: NatHERS Energy Efficiency Energy Assessment 7 Star Homes Benefits of 7 Star Homes
6 min read

Climate Responsive Home Design in NSW | Certified Energy

By Team CE on May 25, 2026 8:14:19 PM

Climate responsive home design considers how a residential building responds to its local climate, seasonal conditions and long-term environmental context.

Topics: NatHERS Energy Efficiency Energy Assessment 7 Star Homes Benefits of 7 Star Homes
6 min read

Passive Solar Design and BASIX in NSW | Certified Energy

By Team CE on May 25, 2026 8:11:02 PM

Passive solar design can have a significant influence on how a residential building performs within BASIX and NatHERS-related assessments.

Topics: NatHERS Energy Efficiency Energy Assessment 7 Star Homes Benefits of 7 Star Homes
5 min read

Design Optimisation and BASIX in NSW | Certified Energy

By Team CE on May 25, 2026 8:00:15 PM

BASIX outcomes are shaped by design decisions made throughout the residential planning process.

Topics: NatHERS Energy Efficiency Energy Assessment 7 Star Homes Benefits of 7 Star Homes
4 min read

BASIX and Shading Design in NSW | Certified Energy

By Team CE on May 25, 2026 2:27:56 PM

Shading is one of the most important passive thermal strategies within residential architecture.

Topics: NatHERS Energy Efficiency Energy Assessment 7 Star Homes Benefits of 7 Star Homes
4 min read

BASIX and Natural Ventilation in NSW Homes | Certified Energy

By Team CE on May 25, 2026 2:26:14 PM

Air movement plays a major role in how homes feel thermally throughout the year.

Topics: NatHERS Energy Efficiency Energy Assessment 7 Star Homes Benefits of 7 Star Homes
4 min read

BASIX and Overheating in NSW Homes | Certified Energy

By Team CE on May 25, 2026 2:24:31 PM

Overheating is becoming one of the defining challenges in residential building performance across Australia.

Topics: NatHERS Energy Efficiency Energy Assessment 7 Star Homes Benefits of 7 Star Homes