Residential Whole of Home
The 2022 edition of the National Construction Code (NCC2022) added a new Performance Requirement for Whole of Home Energy Usage in all new residential homes. For Class 1 buildings (houses and duplexes), this is NCC2022 Volume 2 Performance Requirement H6P2, […]
Read MoreDoes My Building Need To Be Assessed for Energy Efficiency?
Building Application is just around the corner and the council has given you a list of forms to obtain to ensure your project complies with the National Construction Code (NCC). Energy efficiency compliance is on that list, but “does my […]
Read MoreNCC2019 Changes Video Presentation
On the 1st of May 2020, the Energy Efficiency requirements of NCC2019 (the National Construction Code 2019) are due to come into effect. This means all new buildings will need to comply with the latest standards in NCC2019, except where […]
Read MoreHow To Quantify Comfort with PMV
Have you ever wondered how the software we use decides what a “comfortable” building is? It seems like a very subjective matter for engineers to mathematically calculate. In particular, we have to make sure the method of quantifying human comfort […]
Read MoreIs your NatHERS Assessment a Potential Disaster?
NatHERS assessments are a complicated thing. With this post we’d like to explain the different pieces that make up NatHERS, so you can understand how they affect your energy assessment. NatHERS needs all it’s parts to work together, otherwise it’ll […]
Read MoreHow Much does an Energy Rating Cost?
Energy efficiency assessments are quite complex. The cost of finding a Building Solution is effected by many different variables. It’s a bit like getting a quote for a kitchen or bathroom – since designs and materials differ, the cost changes […]
Read MoreIndustry Alert: Glazing for Energy Efficiency
The Australian Window Association (AWA) has issued an Industry Alert about the “Incorrect Use of Glass Only Values for Glazing Energy Performance Ratings”. In summary, the National Construction Code defines glazing as “glass plus frames” for Energy Efficiency purposes. Modelling […]
Read MoreVerification Method JV3 Explained
JV3 Assessments are a complicated beast & not many Building Thermal Assessors know how to do them correctly. How do you check the validity of your Energy Efficiency Report to verify it’s correct? What conditions should apply to the assessment? […]
Read MoreBCA2010 Energy Efficiency Summary
NOTE: The Code has changed many times over the years since this article was written and the information in here isn’t current for today’s requirements. We’re keeping it here for historical reference purposes and to assist others who may want […]
Read MoreMarch 2009 Energy Efficiency Update
NOTE: The Code has changed many times over the years since this article was written and the information in here isn’t current for today’s requirements. We’re keeping it here for historical reference purposes and to assist others who may want […]
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