Thoughts – Sid Thoo

August 5, 2021

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Part 4: Under the Hood of NatHERS

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March 5, 2020

Changes to hourly rates

I’ve been running my own practice since 2013, and for the past six years my hourly rates haven’t changed; we’ve worked really hard to keep our overheads low and ensure we are providing great value for money with our service. READ MORE

March 7, 2019

Beyond the Stars – Energy ratings as a design tool

There’s much more to be gained from an energy rating tool than the number of Stars. Sid Thoo and Alex Raynes-Goldie demonstrate how an energy rating tool can help tweak the building’s orientation, materials, shading and more.

May 15, 2018

Confessions of a NatHERS assessor

In addition to being an architect and consultant that specialises in eco-effective building design, I am also a NatHERS accredited assessor. NatHERS refers to the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme, which is used throughout Australia to rate the thermal performance of residential buildings. READ MORE

April 16, 2018

Q&A: Design Advice for an Outdoor Living Area?

Q: We’re looking to build a new outdoor entertaining area applying passive solar techniques. We want to make sure that it doesn’t get too hot in summer – would a whirlybird in the roof help? We also like lots of winter sun for warmth, but also want the area to be covered and dry. Any design ideas or advice?READ MORE

March 23, 2018

Taking a performance-based approach to Deemed to Satisfy

There are two pathways for demonstrating a residential building meets the energy efficiency requirements of the National Construction Code: Performance Solutions and Deemed to Satisfy.READ MORE

Full Bundle: Under the Hood of NatHERS

Part 4: Under the Hood of NatHERS

Part 3: Under the Hood of NatHERS

Part 2: Under the Hood of NatHERS

Part 1: Under the Hood of NatHERS

Changes to hourly rates

Beyond the Stars – Energy ratings as a design tool

Confessions of a NatHERS assessor

Q&A: Design Advice for an Outdoor Living Area?

Taking a performance-based approach to Deemed to Satisfy

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