Heating Alternatives
Brad from Mt ElizaOur home is quite cold and damp so we are looking at heating options. We know a little bit about Gas fires and we have heard about pellet fires, can you tell us more and do you have companies that ... continue reading
High Gloss Laminates
Sharon from RosebudI want to replace the Laminate Benchtop and cupboards in my kitchen, but i would like to know if i can have a high gloss finish, or is that still not suitable for a ... continue reading
Water Savers
Mick from Arthurs SeatWe realise that the current water shortage situation is not a short term problem and believe in saving as much water possible as a family, the kids have even made a competition of how much they can ... continue reading
Built in Wardrobes
Karli from LangwarrinMy Husband and I have just bought a 10 year old home in Langwarrin and we are wanting to put in some Built in Wardrobe systems into the wardrobes. What are our ... continue reading
E-View Real Estate have a new listing
posted 12 hours, 44 minutes ago117/ Lot 12 Hade Ave, Bass, 3991 is now on the market! This stylish new home is positioned at the gateway to Phillip Island, Inverlock & Wilsons Prom and ideal for new home buyers, investors and for ... continue reading
Queues to be green at Peninsula tips
posted 3 weeks, 8 hours, 41 minutes agoA RECORD amount of green waste was dumped at Mornington Peninsula tips on April 21-22 as residents took advantage of a no-charge weekend. ... continue reading
Is Your Building Inspector Qualified?
posted 3 weeks, 9 hours, 7 minutes agoIssues surrounding the Building Commission and the use of unregistered inspectors have received a lot of media attention in recent ... continue reading
Freedom Tower officially NYC’ tallest building
posted 3 weeks, 9 hours, 30 minutes agoThe Empire State Building has been pipped by a very large post making Freedom Tower the tallest building in ... continue reading
THE Home Building Seminar
Saturday 1:00 pm, 2nd June 2012Here from peak body experts in the field speak about the latest trends and ... continue reading
Owner Builder - 3hr Workshop
Saturday 1:00 pm, 9th June 2012Learn about 'doing it yourself' in this informative FREE ... continue reading
Building Network Breakfast
Wednesday 7:15 am, 20th June 2012Join the leaders in the industry to discuss the reasons behind the massive shift by the major retailers and companies to the Mornington Peninsula. What is the attraction? ... continue reading
Green Design - 3hr Workshop
Saturday 1:00 pm, 23rd June 2012Learn about how you can have a Energy Efficient Home in this informative FREE ... continue reading
Achieving Five Star Rating - Natalie from Sorrento
Question
I am building a new house and I have heard about 5 Star Ratings, but am not really sure what it is required. Can you please explain the "Basics" as I would like my house to be as energy efficient as possible.
Answer
The Five Star Energy rating Standard for residential homes ensures that new homes in Victoria are built to incorporate certain environmental features, as a result of this the new homes will be of a better 
quality, more comfortable, more affordable and environmentally sound.
There are many building products & techniques that will help you achieve a 5 Star rating, and any of the following will contribute towards this; House Orientation, Internal Design, Building Materials, Shading of Windows, Insulation, Glazing Choice as well as water saving fixtures. Solar Energy & Solar Hot water and rain water tanks should also be taken into account when embarking on your new home design.
For a great start come into HIDC to see the latest in energy efficiency and smart building techniques and there is a great new website from the Building Commission called "Make Your Home Green" which is well worth a look.
The Exhibitors below all have products and practice building methods to help meet the requirements of 5 Star Design and would be a great source of information for your research.
HIDC Exhibitor(s) who specialise in this area;
Asphalt Shingle Roofing Company
Rosebud Windows - Vantage Aluminium Joinery
We are located in the Peninsula Lifestyle Centre
Cnr of Nepean Hwy & Bungower Rd Mornington Vic.
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