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In NatHERS first Assessor Showcase they are featuring David Baggs - CEO of Integreco Consulting. They asked David what motivated him to become a NatHERS assessor, what tips he has for conducting assessments and whether he had any memorable experiences...read more
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BERS Pro (Thermal Comfort) Update - New fees and big changes since May 1st
The NatHERS Administrator has just granted the accreditation of BERS Pro v4.3, since 1 May 2016 (following the tireless work from Energy Inspection). The previous accreditation for BERS Pro 4.2 expired on 30 April 2016. BERS Pro, like FirstRate5 and AccuRate, is one of the few recognised NatHERS tools, under the NCC (for residential thermal comfort assessments).The NatHERS website has more details....read more
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ASBEC calls for a single decent rating tool and scheme?
According to industry insiders development of a NABERS tool that can be applied to existing multi-residential buildings is in the works. But while that’s welcome news for those who have been lobbying towards that goal – the City of Sydney and the strata Owners Corporation Network, for instance – there could...read more
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A recent report highlighted that poor people in America proportionally pay up to seven times more for electricity than rich people. While you would expect the percentage of income going to critical services to be higher for people on lower incomes, seven seems extreme and nearly 10 per cent of income is downright scary. Around the same time NSW’s Building...read more
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Zero carbon housing could add billions to the bottom line
Creating a national zero carbon housing standard could add billions to the economy while also improving occupant health and comfort, new CRC for Low Carbon Living research has revealed. The research, which used data from the South Australian Government’s Lochiel Park housing estate, a “near zero carbon” precinct development by Renewal SA with over 100 homes...read more
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VicGov goes green on Fishermans Bend - to immense relief
Immense relief has greeted the Victorian Government reworking of plans for the Fishermans Bend urban renewal site on the fringe of Melbourne’s CBD to incorporate significant notions of sustainability. The new plans for the 465 hectare site, Fishermans Bend Recast Vision, appear to be a response to...read more
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Victoria says it will “lead the nation” on climate change, announcing a goal to become net zero by 2050, in good news for the built environment, but also putting it in direct competition with neighbouring South Australia and the ACT. The move was supported by the Energy Efficiency Council, environment groups and the Property Council, which called for bipartisa...read more
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BASIX and Beyond – Suitable for all developers, builders, architects, designers, project managers, consultants and council officers involved in residential construction especially multi-unit development.
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The definitive guide to creating a safe, healthy and environmentally friendly home. The Healthy House shows that you can put a stop to pollution in your own surroundings, whether you are building a new house, renovating an existing building, or renting. Also see Australian Earth-Covered and Green Building.... read more
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