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Accredited Thermal Performance Assessor

Energy ratings and thermal assessments
Design consultations to improve performance
Whole of Home Assessments
Compliance with NCC Part 3.12 (for residential)

Love your home but not your power bills? Let’s talk retrofitting for energy efficiency! 🏠⚡You don’t have to knock down a...
09/05/2025

Love your home but not your power bills? Let’s talk retrofitting for energy efficiency! 🏠⚡

You don’t have to knock down and rebuild to have a more comfortable, energy-smart home. Whether your house is 5, 15, or 50 years old, there are real, affordable upgrades you can make to improve thermal performance and cut energy costs.

As an Accredited Thermal Assessor, I work with homeowners and builders to identify where their home is losing heat in winter and gaining it in summer — and how to fix it without breaking the bank.

Here are some high-impact areas to consider:

🔧 Insulation top-ups – Many older homes are under-insulated. Adding or upgrading ceiling, wall, or underfloor insulation can dramatically improve comfort.

🪟 Windows & glazing – Double glazing or even high-performance window films can reduce heat loss/gain. Draft sealing around old frames works wonders too!

🌬️ Draught-proofing – Gaps around doors, vents, and floorboards often leak your conditioned air. Sealing them is low-cost and super effective.

🌞 Shading & orientation tweaks – External blinds, awnings, or even planting deciduous trees can help reduce summer heat loads, especially on west-facing windows.

💡 Lighting & appliance upgrades – Swapping to LEDs and energy-efficient appliances might not seem like much, but it adds up over time.

🔍 I can provide a tailored assessment of your home to highlight what’s working, what’s not, and where you’ll get the most value from your upgrades.

Want to know how your existing home stacks up — and how to improve it? Send me a message to book a consult. You’ll be surprised what a few smart changes can do!

🏗️ Designing a home? Don’t leave energy efficiency to the end! One of the most common mistakes I see as a thermal assess...
08/05/2025

🏗️ Designing a home? Don’t leave energy efficiency to the end!

One of the most common mistakes I see as a thermal assessor is energy efficiency being treated like a checkbox at the end of the design — when really, it should be part of the conversation from the very beginning.

Why? Because the biggest impact on your home’s energy rating happens before a single brick is laid.

As a building designer myself, I know how small decisions — like which direction your living areas face, or how big your eaves are — can make a huge difference to how warm or cool your home feels throughout the year.

🌞 Orientation
🌬️ Natural ventilation
🧱 Thermal mass
🪟 Window placement & glazing

These aren’t just design details — they’re the foundation of a comfortable, energy-smart home. And the earlier we plan for them, the easier (and more cost-effective) it is to get them right.

💬 Whether you're a homeowner working on your dream build, or a designer or builder who wants to nail energy compliance and client comfort — I can help.

Let’s collaborate from the concept stage to make sure your project performs as well as it looks!

✅ Residential energy ratings (NatHERS)
✅ Passive design advice
✅ NCC compliance support
✅ Practical solutions — no greenwashing

📩 Send me a message or email to get started. Early planning = better outcomes.

08/05/2025

🌿 Thinking of building or renovating? Let's talk energy ratings and smart design! 🏡

As an Accredited Thermal Assessor based here in Victoria, I help homeowners, builders, and designers meet the energy efficiency requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC) — and go beyond them where it counts.

💡 Did you know?
All new homes and major renovations in Victoria must meet a minimum 7-star energy rating under the NCC. This rating reflects how well your home maintains a comfortable temperature year-round, without over-relying on heating or cooling systems.

But a good rating isn't just about ticking a box. It's about:
✅ Lower energy bills
✅ Better comfort
✅ Reduced environmental impact
✅ A smarter, future-proof home

That’s where I come in. I use NatHERS software to assess how your home's design, layout, materials, insulation, and glazing all work together — and I offer practical advice if improvements are needed.

What sets me apart? With a background as a building designer, I speak the language of design. I can help you and your team incorporate passive solar design principles early on — things like orientation, shading, cross-ventilation, and thermal mass — to naturally boost your home’s efficiency without compromising on looks or lifestyle.

🔍 Whether you're in the early design stages or reviewing plans for permit submission, I can support you with:

Energy ratings and thermal assessments

Design consultations to improve performance

Whole of Home Assessments

Compliance with NCC Part 3.12 (for residential)

Let’s make energy efficiency part of your plan from the ground up!

📩 DM me to find out more or book an assessment.

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