Patio Roofing
Cherie from FrankstonWe are currently building an outdoor patio and require some green colorbond to cover area 5 metres wide by 2.6 metres long. How many sheets of colorbond will we require and what color greens are ... continue reading
Building a Pergola
Amanda from TooradinI am looking at adding a pergola/entertainment area onto the back of my house. I know that there are two options with building materials including timber and steel, but am not sure which material is ... continue reading
Solar Power
Renae from BitternWe are building a new home and want it to be as environmentally friendly as possible. We are looking at having Solar Power, can you help ... continue reading
Floating Floor Options
Graham From ParkdaleUpon deciding that we would like to install a floating floor over our slab to replace our old carpet, we found that the price varied from $30 to $100 per square metre. What are we paying for with ... continue reading
SureStone’s at the Herald Sun Home & Garden Show
posted 2 weeks, 1 day, 8 hours, 53 minutes agoDon't miss the Herald Sun Home & Garden Show and see SureStone at stand K19. SureStone is a stone flooring carpet composed of natural stone encased in a high quality resin to create a seamless, ... continue reading
Master Builders Green Living Conference
posted 3 weeks, 4 days, 7 hours, 23 minutes agoThe Master Builders Annual Green Living workshop has been given a boost and has become a two day conference. High profile speakers will inspire and challenge your ... continue reading
Metricon Homes Joins Home Innovations
posted 4 weeks, 2 days, 6 hours, 43 minutes agoVictoria’s leading home builder is increasing their presence in the Mornington Peninsula with the opening of the ‘Metricon Homes Display’ at the Home Innovations Display Centre on Nepean ... continue reading
You’re Invited to Zesta’s Showroom
posted 2 months, 1 week, 2 days, 10 hours, 7 minutes agoCome and visit Zesta in Cheltenham and see the largest dedicated Kitchen & Appliance Showroom in Melbourne's South ... continue reading
Introduction to Interior Design | Part 1
Tuesday 10:00 am, 7th September 2010This is an introduction course to help develop your own personal style so you can move forward with ... continue reading
Window Treatment Options | Workshop
Saturday 10:00 am, 11th September 2010Be informed on the range of window treatment options available and make informed decisions to get the best possible option for you. ... continue reading
Kitchens & Bathrooms | Workshop
Saturday 10:00 am, 25th September 2010How to most effectively plan your kitchen or bathroom renovation ... continue reading
Colour Confidence | Workshop
Saturday 10:00 am, 9th October 2010This workshop will guide you through colour choices and textures and help you compliment exsisting permanent features and ... 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.
Open 10am - 5pm | 7 days a week
The Home Innovations Display Centre.
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