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Find out what the stars mean and how to get an assessment on the NatHERS website.

All Design For Place plans have been developed to achieve a minimum of 7 stars.

Homes with higher energy ratings are predicted to rely less on heating and cooling systems, achieving a comfortable home that is cheaper to run. A NatHERS rating is the most common method used to show that a new home complies with the minimum energy efficiency standards in the National Construction Code.ĭesign For Place demonstrates simple solutions to increase your energy rating above minimum requirements. NatHERS is a star rating system that measures the energy efficiency of a home, using key features including design, materials and climate. They have been designed by an architect in collaboration with an energy assessor to create comfortable homes with well-designed and practical spaces.Įach design comes with a predicted Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) rating. The Design For Place home designs are a set of three energy-efficient homes that can be used as-is or customised to suit your needs. use standard construction materials and techniques to keep costs down.

