Designing an energy efficient home could be as simple as taking into consideration the natural features of your land, the design of your home and the aspect of your building site. The bonus for you is that an energy efficient home is more comfortable and cost efficient to run. The bonus for the environment is that less energy is wasted.
There are nationally accredited professionals who are trained in environmental building techniques. Many of the principles and practices they follow are now mandated as standard requirements when seeking development approval. Many builders employ accredited professionals who can perform this task as part of the building process.
A home designed around energy efficient principles offers a number of benefits:
• minimal heating and cooling required
• natural ventilation
• lower running costs
• cool in summer and warm in winter
• reduced greenhouse gas emissions into the environment.
Three new requirements have been introduced to make houses more sustainable.
• The enhanced Five Star Energy Efficiency provisions.
• New minimum requirements for rainwater tanks. The requirements need to be met for all new homes and significant home extensions.
• New requirements for hot water systems in all new dwellings. The requirements only apply to new houses in areas where reticulated gas supply is available and set greenhouse gas emission performance standards.
The technical requirements are contained in the South Australian variations to the Building Code of Australia (BCA2006) and Amendment 13 to the South Australian Housing Code.
For further information contact the Building Policy Branch, Planning SA on (08) 8303 0602.
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