by Tori Walker | Feb 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
The best time to incorporate Energy-efficient and money-saving features in your home is at the design stage. But what if you already own your home and are not even planning on renovating? How can you improve the comfort and energy cost-savings in your home?...
by Tori Walker | Dec 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
“Have you heard about Hebel?” would have been a catchier title. But while Hebel is the most well-known Autoclaved Aerated Concrete product, it is not the only product of it’s type on the Australian market. So what is Autoclaved Aerated Concrete?...
by Tori Walker | Nov 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
The National Construction Code of Australia (NCC) provides a few different ways for the Energy Efficiency Performance Provisions to be satisfied. The two main methods used are: 1. “Deemed to Satisfy – Elemental Provisions” This method is often referred to as “Deemed...
by Tori Walker | Sep 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
How do I get an Energy Rating for my home? Why do I need an Energy Rating? How much does an Energy Rating Cost? Do I really need an Energy Rating? How do I know who I can trust in this industry? How does it relate to the BASIX system in NSW? What’s the 6 Stars...
by Tori Walker | Sep 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
Yesterday was Sustainable House Day, and I had the privilege of seeing inside one inspirational design in Brisbane. Sustainable House Day (www.sustainablehouseday.com) has been operating for over ten years, and gives people the opportunity to visit and explore...
by Tori Walker | Jul 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
NABERS, the National Australian Built Environment Rating System, and NatHERS, the National House Energy Rating Scheme, are Australian Government Initiatives designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by increasing the efficiency of buildings. These two schemes have a...
