Why Is Energy Efficiency Compliance So Often Overlooked?

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The Compliance Gap in Construction Why Is Energy Efficiency Compliance So Often Overlooked? Share: Facebook Twitter Instagram The shift to 7-star homes under the National Construction Code (NCC) is a major step forward—but does it actually guarantee high-performance buildings? For builders, developers, and architects, the reality is clear: not necessarily. Too often, what’s designed on […]

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Navigating the Transition to 7-Star with Ease

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Navigating the Transition to 7 Stars with Ease Designing for 7 Stars: Challenges and Solutions Share: Facebook Twitter Instagram The shift from 6-star to 7-star energy efficiency standards represents a significant milestone in the building industry. It’s been over a decade since the introduction of 6-star requirements in 2010, making these changes long overdue. But

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Maximizing Thermal Mass for Optimal Building Performance

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Maximizing Thermal Mass for Optimal Building Performance Thermal Mass and Energy Efficiency Share: Facebook Twitter Instagram Thermal mass is the ability of a material to absorb, store, and release heat, a crucial factor in building design and environmental engineering. Materials such as concrete, brick, stone, and water help regulate indoor temperatures by capturing heat during

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Condensation Control in Modern Construction: Why It Matters More Than Ever

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Condensation Control in Modern Construction Why It Matters More Than Ever Share: Facebook Twitter Instagram Have you noticed water droplets on windows, damp walls, or a musty odor lingering in buildings? While condensation might seem like a minor inconvenience, it can signal more significant issues that compromise the structural integrity of a building and impact

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The Health Benefits of Passive House: Cleaner Air, Comfort, and More

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The Health Benefits of Passive House Cleaner Air, Comfort, and More Share: Facebook Twitter Instagram Living in a Passive House will result in a home that is more beneficial for one’s health. Passive House design principles aim to establish a comfortable, energy-efficient, and sustainable living space that promotes improved indoor air quality and overall health.

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Ceiling Fans in 7 Star Homes and Beyond

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Ceiling Fans in 7 Star Homes and Beyond Share: Facebook Twitter Instagram Ceiling fans can enhance the living experience by improving energy efficiency, comfort, and aesthetics while contributing to a sustainable lifestyle. With just this single additional element to your home, you reap multiple benefits. Well, you know as they say, one can always count

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PASSIVE HOUSE 101 PART 1

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PASSIVE HOUSE 101 PART 1 BACKGROUND ‘AN ENDURING SUCCESS STORY’ Share: Facebook Twitter Instagram Welcome to reimagined habitat’s new blog, Passive House 101! This twelve-part series will hopefully demystify the Passive House concept and supply you with the practical knowledge to make informed decisions about building a sustainable, caring and comfortable home. Passive building principles

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PASSIVE HOUSE 101 PART 2

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PASSIVE HOUSE 101 PART 2 IT’S NOT A BRAND ‘EVERYONE CAN BUILD A PASSIVE HOUSE’ Share: Facebook Twitter Instagram Explaining what Passive House means involves defining what it is and is not. To begin with, it’s not a brand. Passive House is a building standard which is open sourced, it’s not patented or trademarked, and

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PASSIVE HOUSE 101 PART 3

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PASSIVE HOUSE 101 PART 3 THE HOUSE WITH PRINCIPLES. Share: Facebook Twitter Instagram A Passive House is characterised by five principles which can be summarised in the following: 1. Thermal insulation 2. Minimalising thermal bridges. 3. Triple-paned glazing 4. An airtight building envelope. 5. A mechanical ventilation system with heat

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PASSIVE HOUSE 101 PART 4

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PASSIVE HOUSE 101 PART 4 SIMPLE, EFFICIENT, COST EFFECTIVE Share: Facebook Twitter Instagram Committing to a building project is a daunting, if exciting prospect enough, without budget parameters becoming a sobering consideration. So, imagine consolidating your dream brief with not only successful execution but daily reminders of your economy from a Passive House standard home!A

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