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Embracing the Next Generation of WSUD Reporting: V-Star Energy Transitions to Blue Factor
23 October 2025 | V-Star Energy Change is on the horizon for Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) reporting in Victoria. The well-known STORM tool is now retired, and a new, modernised platform—Blue Factor—is taking its place. Our team at V-Star Energy has already completed the transition to Blue Factor, ensuring a seamless and uninterrupted service for…
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NCC 2025 Delayed Until 2029: What It Means for Your Building Projects
In a significant announcement yesterday, the Australian government confirmed a pause on non-essential changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) 2025 until mid-2029, extending the current NCC 2022 standards for residential buildings. Here’s how this affects your projects and what you need to know. Key Changes Under the Delay What stays the same? The Path…
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Window-to-Wall Ratio
The ideal percentage of glazing to wall—often referred to as the window-to-wall ratio (WWR)—depends on several factors, including the building’s orientation, climate, and intended use. Here’s a general guideline for different orientations: North-Facing Walls: South-Facing Walls: East-Facing Walls: West-Facing Walls: General Considerations: These percentages are starting points and should be adapted based on specific design…
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NCC 2022 State Extensions
In addition to our post on Victoria‘s decision to extend the implementation of NCC 2022 Energy Efficiency provisions to 1 May 2024, other states have also announced date extensions. Here’s the current run down: New South Wales – new homes contracted before 1st October 2023 are exempt from the new sustainable building (BASIX) standards until…
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VIC NCC 2022 date extension
In recognition of the significant global economic challenges that the building industry is experiencing, the Victorian Government’s Minister for Planning has announced that the transitional period for the NCC 2022 energy efficiency requirements has been extended to a revised mandatory commencement date of 1 May 2024. Previously due to commence, 1 October 2023, the requirements…
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NatHERS explained
Here are a couple of informative videos recently released by Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) that explain the scheme and the new Whole of Home assessment. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or would like assistance assessing your building project. Further information can also be accessed by visiting the…
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What to expect with NCC 2022
With adoption of NCC 2022 Energy Efficiency provisions, commencing 1 May 2024, the NatHERs energy rating requirement is changing from 6 to 7-stars and the Whole of Home assessment will be a new inclusion. As energy raters, we have been working with our clients to prepare for this change and have created the below presentation…
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NCC 2022 Release
The much-anticipated National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 rule changes have been approved by Building Ministers. NCC 2022 is scheduled to be published on the 1st October 2022, with an expectation that States and Territories will adopt the new rules from 1 May 2023, with transition periods for new livable housing requirements, new energy efficiency and…
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