BASIX for Alterations and Additions in NSW
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BASIX for Alterations and Additions NSW | BASIX Renovation Requirements
Topics: BASIX Accreditations Energy Efficiency Residential
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Commercial Glazing and Thermal Compliance in Australia
Glazing plays a significant role in the thermal performance of commercial buildings.
Topics: NatHERS Energy Efficiency Energy Assessment 7 Star Homes Benefits of 7 Star Homes
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Why Early Energy Modelling Matters in Commercial Design
Energy efficiency decisions made early in a commercial project often have the greatest long-term impact on building performance.
Topics: NatHERS Energy Efficiency Energy Assessment 7 Star Homes Benefits of 7 Star Homes
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Building Better Communities Through Thoughtful Design
Part 3 — The Built Environment as a Living System
When people think about buildings, the focus often falls on structure, materials, and appearance. Yet the influence of the built environment extends far beyond the walls of any individual building.
Topics: Architecture Sustainability Energy Efficiency
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Why Energy Efficient Homes Make Economic Sense
Part 2 — The Economics We Don’t Always See
I’ve been thinking about how much our built environment shapes daily life. Across Australia the rising cost of living has become a central concern for many households. Conversations often focus on interest rates, fuel prices, or inflation. Yet one of the most significant household expenses is rarely discussed in the same way. The cost of running the home itself.
Topics: Sustainability Energy Efficiency Residential 7 Star Homes
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Certified Energy’s NatHERS Existing Homes Trial Participation
Existing Homes
Certified Energy’s Participation in the NatHERS for Existing Homes Trial
Certified Energy participated in the NatHERS for Existing Homes Trial as part of the wider transition toward consistent home energy ratings for existing Australian homes.
Topics: ESD NatHERS Energy Efficiency Energy Assessment 7 Star Homes Announcement
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How to Manage Rising Building Costs for new builds and renovations
Why Are Building Costs Rising?
Topics: ESD Glazing Architecture Sustainability Changes Energy Efficiency Insulation Green Star Rating Residential Alterations & Additions
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Eaves and thermal comfort
Building for the Australian Climate.
A building’s access to sunlight is one of the leading factors contributing to its thermal comfort, with the amount of direct sunlight that the building receives greatly influencing the passive heating and cooling factors. However, as the sun’s path varies seasonally, accounting for the required direct sunlight a building needs becomes difficult. The eaves of building construction can maintain great benefits if used correctly.
Topics: ESD BASIX NatHERS Accreditations Construction Energy Efficiency Residential
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Your Carbon Foot Print at home
Tips and Tricks to implement within your household to help reduce your carbon footprint and live a more environmentally sustainable lifestyle!
Topics: BASIX NatHERS Sustainability Energy Efficiency Thermal Performance
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5 Quick Tips for Sustainable Home Design
We've found 5 quick and easy tips that will help guide on how to make your decisions in building a sustainable home.
