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Is your company fully conversant with all issues to the new energy efficiency regulations for all new housing in Victoria and First Rate Software program used to meet the 5 Star design regulations?

Gain a marketing edge by giving yourself and your employees an insight and understanding of both the new regulations and the operation of the new ‘First Rate’ software.

We are accredited raters for First Rate energy efficiency rating for residential housing and multi-unit developments.

It is vital that your designers, project managers and sales staff are conversant with the new regulations and how they will impact on your business and the future housing market. Your clients will expect you and your staff to deal competently with the new regulations.

Healthy House offers a comprehensive program to assist your company in negotiating through the new regulations and preparing your house designs in order to achieve five or even six star ratings.

Half day or full day professional development seminars can be tailored for you and your staff on the following topics:

• The principles of energy efficient building design and construction,
• Comparison of energy efficient building products: their performance and installation
• An overview of the First Rate software program
• The key aspects of the new Victorian energy efficiency regulations which include the Five Star rating system and water conservation measures

Presenter Bernard Desormeaux is one of Australia's leading Residential Energy Efficiency, Sustainability and Healthy Building specialists and has over twenty years involvement in the building industry in Australia and overseas as follows:

• Ten years with Sustainable Energy Authority of Victoria (SEAV) as Senior Energy Advisor in residential construction,
• A former member of the 'First Rate' House Energy Rating software development team,
• Specialist in sustainable buildings with a focus on energy efficiency and occupant health,
• Guest lecturer (Renewable Energy Power Systems and indoor air quality) University of Melbourne - Department of Building and Construction,
• 'First Rate' trainer with RMIT and Holmesglen Institute of TAFE,
• Fifteen years experience in presenting Public Forums on Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Building and Indoor Air Quality, and is a
• Heating, cooling and ventilation specialist

HAVE YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

• What are the key features of energy efficient design?
• Is double glazing necessary to achieve a 5 Star rating?
• What are our obligations regarding a 5 Star rating?
• What is the best insulation mix for our designs?
• What is involved in sustainable building design?