Tag: Sustainable Building Design

  • Window-to-Wall Ratio

    Window-to-Wall Ratio

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    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: Ideal WWR: 20-40% Reason: North-facing windows (in the Southern Hemisphere) receive the most consistent and beneficial solar gain throughout the year.…

  • 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.

  • 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…