It is important that designers modify their designs in relation to the climate in which they are built in. In order for the occupants of a home to remain thermally comfortable, the design must work with the climate, not against it, decreasing the need to use heating and cooling systems.
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How to design for Climate: Climate Sensitive Design
By Ilvy Bonnefin on Aug 22, 2018 9:29:39 AM
Topics: Architecture NatHERS Thermal Comfort Energy Efficiency Thermal Performance Climate Cooling Residential
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6 Star Rating: What Is It And Why Do I Need One?
By Jamie Bonnefin on Jun 30, 2016 9:24:41 AM
What is a 6 Star Rating?
The National Construction Code (NCC formally known as the BCA) requires all new residential dwellings in Australia (Except NSW)* to achieve a minimum of a 6 Star Rating using the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS), approved software.