Australians looking to build a new home or renovate can reduce the energy needed to heat and cool their homes by up to 40% by using Design for Place plans.
Design for Place now has five energy-efficient and climate resilient home plans available for free via the .
The designs have been created by an architect in collaboration with an energy assessor. Plans include sub-designs and specifications tailored for 9 locations in different climate zones, including:
- Adelaide
- Brisbane
- Cairns
- Canberra
- Darwin
- Hobart
- Melbourne
- Perth
- Sydney.
Each home plan comes with several design options that show how changes to building features, like insulation and windows, can result in a more energy-efficient home. They are designed to be adapted to individual needs and include 2,3 and 4 bedrooms.
Design For Place has also been revised to meet the current ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Construction Code. This will allow Australians to easily select and build comfortable homes that meet or beat the new minimum 7-star Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) energy-efficiency requirement.
Many Design for Place houses far exceed this minimum requirement, with ratings up to 10 stars.
Australian households can work with a builder to construct a Design For Place home or work with a designer or architect to refine the plan to meet their needs and preferences.
The design documents also include a guide to help you approach your conversations with your builder, architect or designer with cost-saving energy-efficiency in mind.
Design For Place is a feature of Your ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾-Australia’s independent guide to designing and building an energy-efficient, sustainable home. Your ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ is a trusted source of advice from sustainability and construction experts.
