NatHERS Existing Homes is more than a new assessment category. It represents a wider shift in how Australia understands the energy performance of homes that have already been built, occupied, renovated, altered and lived in over time.
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NatHERS Existing Homes: why practical assessment delivery matters
Topics: NatHERS Energy Efficiency Energy Assessment 7 Star Homes Benefits of 7 Star Homes
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NCC Commercial Energy Efficiency Requirements Explained
Commercial energy efficiency requirements in Australia are set through the National Construction Code.
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What Documents Are Needed for a Section J Report?
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
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DTS vs JV3 for Commercial Energy Compliance
Commercial energy compliance is not always a single pathway.
Topics: NatHERS Energy Efficiency Energy Assessment 7 Star Homes Benefits of 7 Star Homes
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Section J and JV3: When a Performance Pathway May Be Needed
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
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Future BASIX Requirements and Building Performance | Certified Energy
BASIX requirements have continued to evolve as residential sustainability, thermal comfort and energy efficiency expectations become more important across New South Wales.
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Climate Responsive Home Design in NSW | Certified Energy
Climate responsive home design considers how a residential building responds to its local climate, seasonal conditions and long-term environmental context.
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Passive Solar Design and BASIX in NSW | Certified Energy
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
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Design Optimisation and BASIX in NSW | Certified Energy
BASIX outcomes are shaped by design decisions made throughout the residential planning process.
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BASIX and Shading Design in NSW | Certified Energy
Shading is one of the most important passive thermal strategies within residential architecture.
