Author: vstarenergy

  • Designing for 7-stars: Passive Solar Design

    Designing for 7-stars: Passive Solar Design

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    As part of our preparation for the proposed change to a minimum 7-star NatHERS rating, we revisit the benefit of passive solar design. Not only is its application fundamental to achieving a 7-star energy rating, but the benefit is clear: passive solar design adapts a building to its environment creating a comfortable home throughout the…

  • BT Connor Reserve Opening

    BT Connor Reserve Opening

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    It was great to be involved in the sustainable design aspects of this project and with 5,000 spectators at last week’s match, it is clearly a fantastic outcome for the Darebin community. Contact us if you’d like to discuss the sustainable design of your building project.

  • NatHERS Whole of Home

    NatHERS Whole of Home

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    As part of this year’s coming residential energy efficiency National Construction Code (NCC) changes a new “Whole of Home” assessment will be rolled out across the industry. The current Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) assesses the thermal performance of a home, based on building materials, such as roof, wall and floor materials and insulation,…

  • NCC 2022 Preview 9th May and Adoption 1st Sep

    NCC 2022 Preview 9th May and Adoption 1st Sep

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    The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) have announced preview and adoption dates for the release of the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022. 9 May 2022 –  Preview available at ncc.abcb.gov.au (excluding energy efficiency and condensation) 1 September 2022 – Adoption by states and territories We are ready to support our customers with the coming move from a 6 to…

  • Sustainable Building Design Framework

    Sustainable Building Design Framework

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    Vstar Energy helps you to navigate the Sustainable Building Design Council application process and submit plans that meet policy requirements for approval first time, without rework. Council’s “Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process” (SDAPP) 10-point framework provides the key application considerations of Council as part of Environmentally Sustainable Development (ESD) planning policy. Vstar uses…

  • NatHERS Heating and Cooling Load Limits

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    In addition to meeting the minimum 6-star energy rating, the heating and cooling energy load must not exceed the threshold set by the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB). Click here to see heating and cooling load threshold for your climate zone. https://www.abcb.gov.au/Resources/Publications/Education-Training/NatHERS-heating-and-cooling-load-limits

  • FirstRate5

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    FirstRate5 has made changes to the preview of energy rating certificates. Click on the FirstRate 5 link to read more about this change and other FirstRate5 news. https://www.fr5.com.au/

  • A 10-Star Home

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    See how Josh Byrne from Gardening Australia used conventional materials and building methods to cost effectively create a family home that achieved a 10-star NatHERS energy rating. https://joshshouse.com.au

  • NCC 2019

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    The new National Construction Code (NCC) 2019 has been rolled out since 1 May 2019. However, the old NCC 2016 may be used during the energy efficiency transition period to 30 April 2020. Click here to access the latest NCC (2019). https://ncc.abcb.gov.au/ncc-online/NCC