Buildings


All new buildings in Australia are required to meet the minimum standards set by the Energy Efficiency Provisions of the National Construction Code (NCC).  Since they were introduced for housing they have increased from a minimum of 4 stars (2003) to a minimum of 6 stars (2014).  The breadth of end uses covered by the Provisions has also increased over time.  It seems likely that both the minimum performance and the types of end uses of energy within buildings will continue to increase so that today's minimum will be sub-standard tomorrow.

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We can help you with -
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  • Commercial buildings (Class 3 and Class 5-9) Section J compliance assessments.
  • Apartment Buildings (Class 2) energy efficiency assessments.
  • Performance solutions for energy efficiency for all classes of buildings (Class 1-9).
  • Greenstar projects
  • Living Building Challenge (LBC) projects
  • Eco-design advice
  • Life Cycle Assessment of materials and buildings

Class 1 dwellings
Please note: RED Sustainability are currently not undertaking energy efficiency assessments of new Class 1 dwellings or alterations and additions to existing Class 1 dwellings.


​Helpful information -

We can provide advice about building environmental assessment and rating schemes.  Click the links below for more detailed information.