Why Build a 7-Star NatHERS Home? The Benefits of Energy-Efficient Living
In Australia, there is a growing emphasis on ensuring the construction of a sustainable home owing to emerging trends such as new building regulations like NatHERS. For instance, a home that achieves a 7-star NatHERS rating is considered quite energy-efficient, with ten being the highest earned. In this post, we shall elaborate on what a 7-star rating is, when it matters and why you need it for your new house. What is NatHERS and How Does it Work? Australia has joined the green revolution. They are aiming to make houses eco-friendly, whereby the heating and cooling costs you incur are minimized. How do they evaluate the quality of a house? They have a standard rating system for houses, which is known as NatHERS, just as you have one for appliances. More stars mean less energy consumption. What aspect makes a house energy-efficient? NatHERS assessment considers several factors such as the geographic orientation of the house, its elevation, its roofs and walls, windows, and climate