Eco Certificates

  Building or renovating a home in Australia comes with a very special set of responsibilities, especially when it comes to building sustainability and energy efficiency.  As a homeowner, you’ve likely heard of the NatHERS Certificate , a key document that ensures your home meets national energy efficiency standards.  But what exactly is it, and why does it matter? Let’s dive into the details of the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) and how it impacts your journey to a comfortable, eco-friendly home. What is a NatHERS Certificate? A NatHERS Certificate is a document that outlines the energy efficiency of your home based on an assessment.  This NatHERS Assessment uses sophisticated software to simulate how your home performs thermally, measuring how much energy is needed for heating and cooling to maintain a comfortable temperature.  The result? A star rating from 0 to 10, where a higher rating means a more energy-efficient home. For example, a 7-s...

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...

NatHERS assessors or Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme assessors are professional energy evaluators.  They can ensure that your new or renovated home meets the minimum energy efficiency requirements for thermal comfort determined by your state or territory.  It uses a 10-star rating system for assessing the building's thermal performance across Australia.   Are you struggling to find a professional NatHERS assessor for your next residential construction project? Read further to uncover the best tips for hiring a well-qualified NatHERS assessor.  Finding a Professional NatHERS assessor for Residential Construction Project   Check qualifications Whenever looking for a NatHERS assessor, choose the one based on the relevant building industry degree qualifications. The energy compliance assessor can be from an engineering, building design, or architecture background.   Moreover, look for their certifications when reviewing the NatHERS assessor's r...

As the world grapples with the pressing issue of climate change, it has become crucial to adopt sustainable practices in every aspect of our lives.  One such area that holds immense potential for making a positive impact is smart and efficient building design. For commercial buildings, sustainable and energy-efficient designs are critical components of the BCA Section J report .    By integrating innovative technologies and sustainable practices, smart buildings offer a promising solution to reduce the effects of climate change.  In this blog, we'll explore the various aspects of smart building design and how it contributes to creating a sustainable future.   What is smart design? Smart building design refers to the integration of advanced technologies, efficient systems, and sustainable practices to optimise the energy performance and overall environmental impact of buildings.  The key principles of smart building design include energy efficienc...

  The NABERS, an acronym for National Australian Built Environment Rating System, is a performance-based commercial space rating system. This NABERS rating applies to various structures such as office buildings, office tenancies, data centers, apartment buildings, shopping complexes, etc.  A NABERS rating evaluates the actual environmental impact of a commercial structure during its operation. A NABERS Accredited Assessor must perform the assessment (energy, water, indoor environment, etc.). The assessment should also comply with the Rules NABERS accreditation. Fact 1: NABERS Rating measures actual environmental impact, not intent The primary focus of the NABERS scheme was developing a rating system emphasizing “actual energy consumption and greenhouse gas production of a structure (rather than understanding and considering the design intent).  This was specifically vital because energy-efficient designs don’t perform at the claimed or stated level.  The failure to...

  The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (commonly known as NatHERS) was launched in 1993. NatHERS is a sustainability measurement system that rates residential dwellings and apartment buildings on the basis of their energy efficiency and thermal performance.  NatHERS certificate constitutes a vital component of BASIX.  The House thermal rating is generated by a NatHERS accredited application tool. The NatHERS assessment is one of the most efficient and affordable approaches to obtaining residential thermal comfort compliance.  While the NatHERS certificate focuses on residential construction, the NABERS energy rating is essential for commercial spaces such as office buildings, hospitals, educational centres, shopping complexes, retail stores, etc. What Is NatHERS Rating? NatHERS assessment utilises a 10-star rating scale to determine the thermal performance of residential dwellings across Australia.  The National Construction Code (NCC) references these ene...