Our Past Energy Modelling Experience

Here are some of our projects focused on energy modelling, daylight modelling and Green Star Rating

Amir2025-03-05T04:33:11+00:00

Surry Hills

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Surry Hills

Through JV3 modelling, construction cost was reduced by keeping existing walls from new works (insulation).

Amir2023-02-14T04:14:04+00:00

Southbank

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Southbank

Through JV3 assessment, the proposed building existing curtain walls were kept from changing and also, new curtain walls were kept clear with high SHGC

Amir2023-02-14T04:13:38+00:00

Porcupine Ridge

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Porcupine Ridge

Using VURB pathway, we managed to reduce overall glazing U-values from U2.1 to U2.7

Amir2023-02-14T04:14:40+00:00

Middle Tarwin

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Middle Tarwin

Through VURB, overall window U-values increased from U2.3 to U2.9. Also, feasibility study showed best results for bore water geothermal.

Amir2023-02-10T02:54:34+00:00

Keysborough

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Keysborough

Through VURB, we were able to obtain energy compliance for the proposed new dwelling with U3.2 instead of U2.2

Amir2023-02-14T04:15:57+00:00

VURB energy NCC performance solution Tasmania

Devonport 2

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Devonport 2

Through VURB pathway, we managed to have an overall U-value of U3.9 instead of 3.3 (5.6 stars from NatHERS)

Amir2025-01-30T08:36:19+00:00

Darwin

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Darwin

Through daylight modelling, daylight access to the light court of the proposed building was assessed and solutions were proposed.

Amir2023-02-14T04:14:24+00:00

Berwick

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Berwick

Through VURB assessment, the proposed building's overall window U-values were increased by more than 40%.

Amir2025-03-05T04:22:37+00:00

St Helen

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St Helen

Through JV3, we managed to save a great deal of required thermal energy to heat the eatery, bar area and cinema while keeping some existing services.

Amir2023-06-19T05:23:59+00:00

6 star energy rating , House rating, 6 star energy rating requirements, nathers star rating, nathers rating, energy rating report , 6-star energy rating requirements victoria, 6 star energy rating house, green 10 star home, 6 star energy rating victoria , nathers star bands , nathers certificate, energy efficiency

Westwood

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Adding 50mm rigid insulation to the slab and filling ceiling and wall void spaces with insulation, we managed to increase overall window U-values from U2.0 to U3.8 and significantly save construction costs.

Amir2023-02-14T03:01:10+00:00

Energy compliance VURB assessment thermal modelling DesignBuilder NCC energy efficiency

Legana

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Legana

In this project, using our solutions the client managed have overall Window U-value of U3.4 instead of U2.6 (more than a 30% increase).

Amir2023-01-03T09:08:30+00:00

Gravelly Beach

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Gravelly Beach

Through VURB, we were able to obtain energy compliance for the proposed new dwelling with U3.1 instead of U2.0

Amir2023-06-19T08:58:34+00:00

Energy efficiency, Section J, VURB, JV3, NCC, Facade calculator, BESS, ESD, SMP, SDA, Daylight modelling, Section J report, Part 3.12 report, Deemed to satisfy

Somerville

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Somerville

Single-glazing windows were enough to keep the proposed building facades reaching a maximum U-value of 2.0 as required by the NCC

Amir2025-03-05T04:10:39+00:00

Sherwood

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Sherwood

Through JV3 assessment, we were able to obtain energy compliance for the new extension by adding minimum 1kW solar PV to the proposed building.

matin2024-06-12T08:36:34+00:00

BASIX, star rating, 7 star, VURB, energy compliance, energy efficiency, green star, JV3, alternative solution, performance solution, NCC, BCA, ABCB, glazing calculator, facade calculator, NatHERS, low cost glazing

Seven hills

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Seven hills

The main BASIX commitments included solar PV, rainwater tank, water-efficient fixtures, pool cover and heat pump water heater

Amir2023-06-19T05:23:33+00:00

verification using a reference building, VURB, JV3, Section J, Energy efficiency, Alternative Solution, Performance Solution, DTS, Deemed to Satisfy, NCC, BCA, Glazing calculator, Energy compliance, Part 3.12

Marengo

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Marengo

After several iterations for optimisation, we managed to increase the overall U-values from U2.7 to U3.8 (a 40% increase).

Amir2023-02-14T06:47:54+00:00

Energy efficiency provisions glazing calculator window thermal performance U-value reduction SHGC VURB

Newham

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Newham

Through VURB pathway, construction cost was reduced by increasing average window U-values from U2.4 to U3.0

Amir2023-02-10T02:17:49+00:00

Selby

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Selby

Through VURB and with a minor amendment, we managed to increase the overall U-values from U3.0 to U3.9 (more than a 30% increase).

Amir2023-02-14T06:05:41+00:00

Trentham

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Trentham

Through VURB performance solution pathway, we managed to increase the overall U-values from U2.5 to U2.9 (more than 15% increase).

Amir2025-01-30T08:37:47+00:00

Tuerong

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Tuerong

With Deemed to Satisfy provisions and adjustable shading devices we managed to increase the overall U-values from U2.1 to U2.4 (a 15% increase).

matin2024-06-12T08:47:12+00:00

Kogarah bay

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Kogarah bay

The main BASIX commitments included high-efficiency cooling system, rainwater tank, water-efficient fixtures and heat pump water heater

Amir2023-03-08T03:19:42+00:00

verification method, alternative solution, performance solution, NCC, BCA, energy efficiency, JV3 assessment, JV3 performance solution, VURB, verification using a reference building, Deemed to Satisfy, DTS, Section J, Performance Requirement, daylight modelling, daylight factor, sda, spatial daylight autonomy, glare, illuminance, natural light, part f4, energy assessment

Newtown

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Newtown

By implementing passive solutions, we get to improve thermal comfort by 24%, achieving PMV between -2 and +2 for 93% of the operating hours.

Amir2023-06-19T08:08:49+00:00

Prospect

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Prospect

For this Development project located in the cold region of Tasmania, we managed to cost-effectively achieve energy compliance through the JV3 Performance Solution pathway.

Amir2023-06-19T05:24:26+00:00

Daylight modelling, BESS, ESD, SDA, SMP, Building Permit, natural light, NCC, BCA

South Windsor

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South Windsor

We were assigned to this project to investigate whether the project's bedrooms achieve adequate daylight access

matin2024-06-12T08:35:54+00:00

Ryde

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Ryde

The main BASIX commitments included solar PV, rainwater tank, water-efficient fixtures, pool cover and heat pump water heater

Amir2023-02-10T02:52:44+00:00

Elwood

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Elwood

Through VURB pathway, we were able to have an overall U-value of U3.5 instead of 3.0 (6 stars from NatHERS).

Amir2023-03-08T08:02:27+00:00

North Melbourne

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North Melbourne

Through VURB, we were able to achieve compliance by having windows with an overall U-value of U3.3 (a 27% increase)

Amir2025-01-30T09:01:23+00:00

Energy efficiency compliance VURB verification method shading device performance solution

Windsor

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Windsor

Through VURB pathway, glazing cost was reduced by increasing averaged U value from U2.6 to U2.9.

Amir2023-02-14T05:34:53+00:00

Verification method VURB glazing cost reduction energy compliance NCC

Sorrento

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Sorrento

Through VURB pathway, glazing cost was reduced by increasing overall window U-values from U3.0 to U3.7

Amir2025-01-30T02:24:22+00:00

Torquay

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Torquay

Through VURB, The upper floor glazing area could be kept the same as architectural plans.

Amir2025-01-23T04:24:27+00:00

Kyneton

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Kyneton

Through JV3 modelling, construction cost was reduced by keeping new walls from new works (insulation).

Amir2025-01-30T03:21:53+00:00

Devonport

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Devonport

Through VURB pathway, construction cost was reduced by increasing average window U-values from U3.3 to U3.9 while keeping the existing windows.

Amir2025-01-23T04:14:07+00:00

Lysterfield

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Lysterfield

Through VURB pathway, glazing cost was reduced by increasing averaged U value from U2.6 to U2.7.

Amir2022-05-11T01:51:01+00:00

Flinders

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Flinders

Through VURB pathway, construction cost was reduced by increasing average window U-values from U3.0 to U3.4.

Amir2022-12-23T07:40:42+00:00

Reservoir

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Reservoir

Through daylight modelling, the building achieved compliance with the minimum requirements of the local council and BESS IEQ.

Amir2022-05-11T01:34:26+00:00

Connewarre

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Connewarre

Through VURB pathway, construction cost was reduced by increasing average window U-values from U2.2 to U2.9

Amir2025-01-30T02:18:17+00:00

Mornington

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Mornington

Through VURB pathway, glazing cost was reduced by increasing U-value from U1.9 to U2.5

Amir2025-01-30T04:40:49+00:00

Fingal

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Fingal

Through VURB pathway, glazing cost was reduced by increasing U-value from U3.2 to U3.5.

Amir2022-08-25T07:19:56+00:00

Bullengarook

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Bullengarook

Through VURB pathway, construction cost was reduced by increasing average window U-values from U3.6 to U3.9.

Amir2022-02-13T21:28:14+00:00

Research

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Research

Through VURB pathway, construction cost was reduced by increasing average window U-values from U2.8 to U3.1

Amir2025-01-30T02:11:53+00:00

Balaclava

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Balaclava

Through VURB pathway, construction cost was reduced by keeping existing walls from new works (insulation)

Amir2022-02-13T21:27:58+00:00

Hopetoun Park

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Hopetoun Park

Through VURB pathway, construction cost was reduced by increasing average window U-values from U2.1 to U2.4

Amir2025-01-30T02:33:09+00:00

Hillwood

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Hillwood

Through VURB pathway, glazing cost was reduced by increasing U-value from U3.3 to U3.6

Amir2025-01-30T03:18:25+00:00

Tyabb

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Tyabb

Through JV3 modelling, construction cost was reduced by keeping existing walls from new works (insulation).

Amir2025-01-23T04:21:19+00:00

Frankson project of Energy Compliance Consultants

Frankston

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Frankston

Through VURB pathway, glazing cost was reduced by increasing U-value from U2.0 to U2.3

Amir2025-01-23T03:47:14+00:00

Pakenham

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Pakenham

Through VURB pathway, construction cost was reduced by increasing average window U-values from U2.5 to U3.2

Amir2025-01-30T08:16:15+00:00

Armadale

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Armadale

Through VURB pathway, construction cost was reduced by keeping existing walls from new works (insulation).

Amir2025-01-30T04:16:27+00:00

Nulla Vale

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Nulla Vale

Residential Energy rating

Nulla Vale

Through VURB pathway, glazing cost was reduced by increasing U-value from U2.0 to U2.7

Amir2022-02-13T21:29:08+00:00

Narre Warren

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Narre Warren

Through JV3 modelling, construction cost was reduced by keeping the concrete slab from any added insulation

Amir2025-01-30T03:57:52+00:00

St Kilda

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St Kilda

Through VURB pathway, construction cost was reduced by keeping existing walls from new works (insulation).

Amir2025-01-30T02:15:37+00:00

Claude Road

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Claude Road

Through VURB pathway, glazing cost was reduced by increasing U-value from U2.8 to U3.5

Amir2022-02-13T21:29:24+00:00

Penguin

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Penguin

Through JV3 modelling, construction cost was reduced by keeping the concrete slab from any added insulation

Amir2025-01-30T08:20:19+00:00

Bell Buoy Beach

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Bell Buoy Beach

Through VURB pathway, glazing cost was reduced by increasing U-value from U3.0 to U3.5.

Amir2025-01-23T03:55:25+00:00

Blairgowrie

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Blairgowrie

Through VURB pathway, glazing cost was reduced by increasing U-value from U2.0 to U2.6.

Amir2025-01-30T04:44:12+00:00

Templestowe

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Templestowe

Through JV3 modelling, construction cost was reduced by keeping existing walls from new works (insulation).

Amir2022-02-13T21:26:01+00:00

Carlton North

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Carlton North

Through daylight modelling, the building owner's claim regarding the overshadowing of the proposed neighbouring building is validated.

Amir2025-01-30T06:31:34+00:00

Stawell

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Stawell

Through JV3 modelling, construction cost was reduced by keeping existing walls from new works (insulation).

Amir2025-01-30T04:04:28+00:00

Promised land

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Promised land

Commercial Energy Compliance

Promised land

Through JV3 modelling, glazing cost was reduced by increasing averaged U-value from U4.5 to U5.2

Amir2025-01-23T04:29:14+00:00

Bittern

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Bittern

Through VURB pathway, glazing cost was reduced by increasing U-value from U1.5 to U3.7.

Amir2025-01-30T06:14:42+00:00

3D model of our VURB report at Pascoe Vale

Derby

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Derby

Through VURB pathway, glazing cost was reduced by increasing U-value from U1.75 to U3.5.