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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 ... continue reading

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Achieving Five Star Rating - Natalie from Sorrento

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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 Sustainability 3 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

Rylock Doors & Windows Frankston

Solar Charge

Solar Stop Window Tinting

Stegbar Windows and Doors

Technosteel Lightweight Steel House Frames and Roof Trusses