If anyone is going to know the trends when it comes to style and design, its got to be the folk at Vogue Magazine, right? Well they have just dropped their home design trends for 2023 and we are pretty impressed with what they consider to be so hot right now! There is a huge…
Read MoreWhat is Whole of Home?
Whole of Home is a new rating system that measures the energy use of the whole home including its appliances, solar panels and batteries. This rating system will be in addition to the current NatHERS star rating assessment. The Whole of Home assessment is the biggest update to the building code for over 30 years.…
Read More7 Star NatHERS ratings and glazing in new homes.
New minimal thermal performance requirements mean the performance of our new built homes will be set to the equivalent of a 7 Star NatHERS rating. The ultimate purpose being more comfortable homes all year round and reducing energy demands.Australian Glass Group undertook a significant analysis to uncover the effects of glazing when changing to a…
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Who do I hire for my building project? a draftsperson, building designer or architect?
Which person do I get for my job? Architect, draftsperson or a building designer? Are you taking your first tentative steps into the world of home design and building? Are you planning to build off-grid, or prefer a design off the plan, or perhaps remodelling your current home? Who do you get to draw out…
Read More7 fundamentals of building a sustainably designed home.
When it comes to choosing a home design or creating your own, there are a few fundamental rules that are essential for creating a home that’s sustainable. Not only is it going to create better quality home living, it will reduce your energy bills and not to mention the reduction of your carbon footprint. Orientation,…
Read MoreWhat you need to know about the new 7 star minimum energy efficiency rating.
From May 1st 2023, The 2022 National Construction Code (NCC) will require all new Australian houses and apartments to meet a minimum energy efficiency rating of 7 stars under the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS). This update will support industry and homeowners to design beyond minimum standards and achieve zero energy (and carbon) ready…
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