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The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme, or NatHERS, is being expanded to include Whole of Home assessments and ratings to support the proposed National Construction Code energy efficiency requirements for residential buildings in 2022; the changes will help households improve a home's energy efficiency and reduce energy use, which provides a range of benefits including lower energy bills, improved comfort and health for occupants, and reduced carbon emissions.

This TECHnote discusses the requirements for microbial control in buildings and how these are addressed in NATSPEC.

This TECHnote addresses the selection of appropriate levels of insulation for piping, vessels and heat exchangers with curved surfaces.

Water sensitive urban design (WSUD) integrates planning and design of the urban water cycle, water supply, waste water, stormwater and groundwater management, urban design and environmental protection.

This TECHnote provides a checklist intended to assist the architect or building designer in the assessment of proposals for the design and installation of HVAC systems.

This TECHnote highlights design and construction issues for consideration and suggests suitable NATSPEC worksections for the documentation of living walls and roofs.

This TECHnote addresses the use of impact sound insulation in floor systems.

This TECHnote provides guidance on the selection of grass seed mixes and turf species for general landscaping for use in 0252 Landscape – natural grass surfaces.

This TECHnote discusses several of the native grass species suitable for lawn applications.

This TECHnote examines the statutory requirements for seismic restraint which must be considered for non-structural components and internal fixings, and the relevant provisions within NATSPEC.