The warm glow of the morning sun inside a room is naturally invigorating. Cooking dinner in a kitchen filled with soft, natural light, highlights the vibrant colours of fresh produce. A living space where light and shadow gently interplay calms the mind and is a great place to unwind. Scenes from a magazine? Perhaps, but […]
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The cost of a Building Energy Efficiency Certificate (BEEC) assessment can vary depending on a range of factors including: Size Complexity of the building Location Assessor’s fees Other related costs such as a CBD Tenancy Lighting Assessment fee (if required) In Australia, the cost of a BEEC assessment can range from a few hundred dollars
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This is a national program designed to improve the energy efficiency of Australia’s large office buildings. From 1 November 2010 mandatory disclosure obligations became applicable to many commercial buildings. Anyone selling or leasing office space of 2,000 m2 or more are required to obtain and disclose an up-to-date energy efficiency rating. (Some exceptions and exemptions
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J1V3 is an important part of sustainable building practices in Australia. A J1V3 performance solution can be adopted as an alternative compliance pathway to the
Between 2014 and 2024, the total solar PV capacity in Australia grew 10 times to 36.6 GW. This is due to the country’s ideal geographical
Beyond aesthetics and functionality, designing a home requires sustainability. Residential buildings in Australia produce over 10% of the country’s carbon emissions and consume 24% of
Green buildings are on the rise. According to the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), there was an 80% increase in Green Star certifications in
