About the rating

NatHERS software models the expected

thermal energy loads using information
about the design and construction, climate
and common patterns of household use.
The software does not take into account
appliances, apart from the airflow impacts
from ceiling fans.

Verification
To verify this
certificate, scan the
QR code or visit
hstar.com.au/QR/Generate?
p=FeBCWowFR.
When using either link, ensure you are
visiting hstar.com.au

National Construction Code (NCC) requirements

The NCC’s requirements for NatHERS-rated houses are detailed in 3.12.0(a)(i) and 3.12.5 of the NCC Volume Two. For apartments the requirements are
detailed in J0.2 and J5 to J8 of the NCC Volume One.
In NCC 2019, these requirements include minimum star ratings and separate heating and cooling load limits that need to be met by buildings and
apartments through the NatHERS assessment. Requirements additional to the NatHERS assessment that must also be satisfied include, but are not
limited to: insulation installation methods, thermal breaks, building sealing, water heating and pumping, and artificial lighting requirements. The NCC and
NatHERS Heating and Cooling Load Limits (Australian Building Codes Board Standard) are available at www.abcb.gov.au.
State and territory variations and additions to the NCC may also apply.

* Refer to glossary.
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Certificate check
Ensure the dwelling is designed and then built as per the NatHERS Certificate. While you need to check the accuracy of the
whole Certificate, the following spot check covers some important items impacting the dwelling’s rating.

Genuine certificate
Does this Certificate match the one available at the web address or QR code in the verification box on the front page? Does the
set of NatHERS-stamped plans for the dwelling have a Certificate number on the stamp that matches this Certificate?

Ceiling penetrations*
Does the ‘number’ and ‘type’ of ceiling penetrations (e.g. downlights, exhaust fans, etc) shown on the stamped plans or installed,
match what is shown in this Certificate?

Windows
Does the installed window meet the substitution tolerances (SHGC and U-value) and window type, of the window shown on this
Certificate?

Apartment entrance doors

Does the ‘External Door Schedule’ show apartment entrance doors? Please note that an “external door” between the modelled
dwelling and a shared space, such as an enclosed corridor or foyer, should not be included in the assessment (because it
overstates the possible ventilation) and would invalidate the Certificate.

Exposure*
Has the appropriate exposure level (terrain) been applied? For example, it is unlikely that a ground-floor apartment is “exposed”
or a top floor high-rise apartment is “protected”.

Provisional* values
Have provisional values been used in the assessment and, if so, noted in “additional notes” below?

Additional notes
Job# 43392
Downlights between levels do not penetrate insulation and have no impact on this assessment.

Window and glazed door type and performance

Default* windows

Window Maximum Substitution tolerance ranges

Window ID Description U-value* SHGC*
SHGC lower limit SHGC upper limit
TIM-001-01 W TIM-001-01 W Timber A SG 5.4 0.56 0.53 0.59
Clear

Custom* windows

Window Maximum Substitution tolerance ranges

Window ID SHGC*
Description U-value* SHGC lower limit SHGC upper limit
DOW-002-01 A DOW-002-01 A Elite Al 6.4 0.65 0.62 0.68
Awning Window SG 3Clr
DOW-006-04 A DOW-006-04 A Al Sliding 6.2 0.72 0.68 0.76
Door SG 4Clr
DOW-001-01 A DOW-001-01 A Al Sliding 6.4 0.75 0.71 0.79
Window SG 3Clr
DOW-014-01 A DOW-014-01 A Aluminium 6.2 0.75 0.71 0.79
Fixed Light Window SG 4Clr

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Custom* windows

Window Maximum Substitution tolerance ranges

Window ID Description U-value* SHGC*
SHGC lower limit SHGC upper limit
DOW-022-03 B TB Aluminium
DOW-022-03 B Sliding Window DG 2.9 0.64 0.61 0.67
4Clr/12Ar/4Clr
DOW-007-01 A DOW-007-01 A Sliding Door 4.2 0.59 0.56 0.62
DG 5-6-5

Window and glazed door schedule

Window Window Height Width Window Opening Window
Location ID no. (mm) (mm) type % Orientation shading
device*
Entry TIM-001-01 W n/a 2405 1085 n/a 80 W No
Sitting DOW-002-01 A n/a 2057 1450 n/a 45 W No
Laundry DOW-006-04 A n/a 2100 1450 n/a 45 N No
Powder DOW-001-01 A n/a 1029 610 n/a 45 N No
Pantry DOW-014-01 A n/a 600 1210 n/a 00 N No
Kit/Dine/Fam DOW-022-03 B n/a 1200 1810 n/a 45 N No
Kit/Dine/Fam DOW-014-01 A n/a 400 1810 n/a 00 N No
Kit/Dine/Fam DOW-007-01 A n/a 2100 2410 n/a 45 E No
Kit/Dine/Fam DOW-022-03 B n/a 1200 1810 n/a 45 S No
Ensuite (guest) DOW-001-01 A n/a 1029 610 n/a 45 S No
Guest Bedroom DOW-006-04 A n/a 2100 1810 n/a 45 S No
Rumpus DOW-002-01 A n/a 1029 2050 n/a 30 S No
Rumpus DOW-001-01 A n/a 600 2050 n/a 10 W No
Rumpus DOW-014-01 A n/a 1200 1450 n/a 00 N No
Master Bedroom DOW-002-01 A n/a 1457 1450 n/a 10 W No
Master Bedroom DOW-002-01 A n/a 1457 850 n/a 10 W No
Ensuite (master DOW-001-01 A n/a 1029 610 n/a 10 N No
Bedroom 5 DOW-002-01 A n/a 1200 1450 n/a 30 N No
Bathroom DOW-001-01 A n/a 1029 1210 n/a 10 N No
Bedroom 4 DOW-002-01 A n/a 1200 1450 n/a 30 E No
Bedroom 3 DOW-002-01 A n/a 1200 1450 n/a 30 E No
WC DOW-001-01 A n/a 1029 610 n/a 10 S No
Bedroom 2 DOW-002-01 A n/a 1200 1450 n/a 30 S No

Roof window type and performance

Default* roof windows

Window Maximum Substitution tolerance ranges

Window ID Description U-value* SHGC*
SHGC lower limit SHGC upper limit
No Data Available

* Refer to glossary.
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Custom* roof windows

Window Maximum Substitution tolerance ranges

Window ID Description U-value* SHGC*
SHGC lower limit SHGC upper limit
No Data Available

Roof window schedule

Window Window Opening Height Width Outdoor Indoor
Location ID no. % (mm) (mm) Orientation shade shade
No Data Available

Skylight type and performance

Skylight ID Skylight description

No Data Available

Skylight schedule
Skylight Skylight Skylight Area Outdoor Skylight shaft
Location ID No. shaft length (m2) Orientation shade Diffuser reflectance
(mm)
No Data Available

External door schedule

Location Height (mm) Width (mm) Opening % Orientation

Garage 2040 820 90 E

Garage 2245 4810 90 W

External wall type

Wall Wall Solar Wall shade Bulk insulation Reflective
ID type absorptance (colour) (R-value) wall wrap*
EW-1 Brick Veneer 0.50 Medium No insulation No
EW-2 Single Skin Brick 0.50 Medium No insulation No
EW-3 Brick Veneer 0.50 Medium Anti-glare foil with bulk no gap R2 No
EW-4 Fibro Cavity Panel Direct Fix 0.50 Medium Anti-glare foil with bulk no gap R2 No

External wall schedule

Horizontal shading
Location Wall Height Width Orientation feature* maximum Vertical shading
ID (mm) (mm) feature (yes/no)
projection (mm)
Garage EW-1 2700 1900 E 100 YES
Garage EW-1 2700 6100 S 100 NO
Garage EW-2 2700 5600 W 500 NO
Garage EW-1 2700 1000 N 4400 YES

* Refer to glossary.
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Wall Height Width Horizontal shading Vertical shading

Location ID (mm) (mm) Orientation feature* maximum feature (yes/no)
projection (mm)
Entry EW-3 2700 1690 W 2600 YES
Sitting EW-3 2700 2500 S 7400 YES
Sitting EW-3 2700 2600 W 100 NO
Sitting EW-3 2700 4695 N 100 NO
Laundry EW-3 2700 2490 N 100 NO
Powder EW-3 2700 1690 N 100 NO
Hall/Stairs EW-3 2700 2290 N 100 NO
Pantry EW-3 2700 2390 N 100 NO
Kit/Dine/Fam EW-3 2700 6795 N 100 NO
Kit/Dine/Fam EW-3 2701 3700 E 3000 NO
Kit/Dine/Fam EW-3 2700 4300 E 100 NO
Kit/Dine/Fam EW-3 2700 5895 S 100 NO
Ensuite (guest) EW-3 2700 1890 S 100 NO
WIR (guest) EW-3 2700 1390 S 100 NO
Guest Bedroom EW-3 2700 3590 S 100 YES
Rumpus EW-4 2400 4295 S 600 NO
Rumpus EW-4 2400 3700 W 600 YES
Rumpus EW-4 2400 2290 N 600 NO
Master Bedroom EW-4 2400 6095 S 600 YES
Master Bedroom EW-3 2401 1500 S 500 NO
Master Bedroom EW-3 2401 4300 W 500 NO
Master Bedroom EW-4 2400 4095 N 600 NO
WIR (master) EW-4 2400 1690 N 600 NO
Ensuite (master EW-4 2400 3090 N 600 NO
Bedroom 5 EW-4 2400 3890 N 600 NO
Bathroom EW-4 2400 1990 N 600 NO
Bedroom 4 EW-4 2400 3295 N 600 NO
Bedroom 4 EW-4 2400 3995 E 600 NO
Bedroom 3 EW-4 2400 3995 E 600 NO
Bedroom 3 EW-4 2400 3295 S 600 NO
WC EW-4 2400 990 S 600 NO
Bedroom 2 EW-4 2400 4190 S 600 NO

Internal wall type

Wall ID Wall type Area (m2) Bulk insulation

IW-1 - Cavity wall, direct fix plasterboard, single gap 88.00 Bulk Insulation, No Air Gap R2
IW-2 - Cavity wall, direct fix plasterboard, single gap 191.00 No insulation

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Floor type
Location Construction Area Sub-floor Added insulation Covering
(m2) ventilation (R-value)
Garage Waffle pod slab 225 mm 85mm 33.80 None Waffle Pod 225mm Bare

Entry Waffle pod slab 225 mm 85mm 3.50 None Waffle Pod 225mm Cork Tiles or Parquetry
8mm
Sitting Waffle pod slab 225 mm 85mm 12.00 None Waffle Pod 225mm Cork Tiles or Parquetry
8mm
Laundry Waffle pod slab 225 mm 85mm 6.20 None Waffle Pod 225mm Ceramic Tiles 8mm
Powder Waffle pod slab 225 mm 85mm 3.90 None Waffle Pod 225mm Ceramic Tiles 8mm
Small Hall Waffle pod slab 225 mm 85mm 1.10 None Waffle Pod 225mm Cork Tiles or Parquetry
8mm
Hall/Stairs Waffle pod slab 225 mm 85mm 19.10 None Waffle Pod 225mm Cork Tiles or Parquetry
8mm
Pantry Waffle pod slab 225 mm 85mm 4.80 None Waffle Pod 225mm Cork Tiles or Parquetry
8mm
Kit/Dine/Fam Waffle pod slab 225 mm 85mm 51.30 None Waffle Pod 225mm Cork Tiles or Parquetry
8mm
Ensuite (guest) Waffle pod slab 225 mm 85mm 6.60 None Waffle Pod 225mm Ceramic Tiles 8mm

WIR (guest) Waffle pod slab 225 mm 85mm 4.80 None Waffle Pod 225mm Cork Tiles or Parquetry
8mm
Guest Bedroom Waffle pod slab 225 mm 85mm 12.80 None Waffle Pod 225mm Cork Tiles or Parquetry
8mm
Rumpus/Hall/Stairs Timber Above Plasterboard 11.20 No Insulation Cork Tiles or Parquetry
19mm 8mm
Rumpus/WIR (guest) Timber Above Plasterboard 2.50 No Insulation Cork Tiles or Parquetry
19mm 8mm
Rumpus/Guest Bedroom Timber Above Plasterboard 13.00 No Insulation Cork Tiles or Parquetry
19mm 8mm
Master Bedroom/Entry Timber Above Plasterboard 3.40 No Insulation Cork Tiles or Parquetry
19mm 8mm
Master Bedroom/Sitting Timber Above Plasterboard 10.50 No Insulation Cork Tiles or Parquetry
19mm 8mm
Master Timber Above Plasterboard 3.40 No Insulation Cork Tiles or Parquetry
Bedroom/Hall/Stairs 19mm 8mm
Master Bedroom Suspended Timber Floor 19mm 4.20 Totally Bulk Insulation, Gap to Floor Cork Tiles or Parquetry
Open R3.5 8mm
WIR (master)/Sitting Timber Above Plasterboard 1.50 No Insulation Cork Tiles or Parquetry
19mm 8mm
WIR (master)/Laundry Timber Above Plasterboard 3.00 No Insulation Cork Tiles or Parquetry
19mm 8mm
Ensuite (master/Laundry Timber Above Plasterboard 3.30 No Insulation Ceramic Tiles 8mm
19mm
Ensuite (master/Powder Timber Above Plasterboard 4.10 No Insulation Ceramic Tiles 8mm
19mm
Ensuite (master/Small Timber Above Plasterboard 1.30 No Insulation Ceramic Tiles 8mm
Hall 19mm
Ensuite Timber Above Plasterboard 0.60 No Insulation Ceramic Tiles 8mm
(master/Hall/Stairs 19mm
Bedroom 5/Hall/Stairs Timber Above Plasterboard 1.50 No Insulation Cork Tiles or Parquetry
19mm 8mm
Bedroom 5/Pantry Timber Above Plasterboard 5.00 No Insulation Cork Tiles or Parquetry
19mm 8mm
Bedroom 5/Kit/Dine/Fam Timber Above Plasterboard 5.20 No Insulation Cork Tiles or Parquetry
19mm 8mm
Bathroom/Kit/Dine/Fam Timber Above Plasterboard 5.80 No Insulation Ceramic Tiles 8mm
19mm
Bedroom 4/Kit/Dine/Fam Timber Above Plasterboard 12.10 No Insulation Cork Tiles or Parquetry
19mm 8mm

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Location Construction Area Sub-floor Added insulation Covering

(m ) ventilation (R-value)

Bedroom 3/Kit/Dine/Fam Timber Above Plasterboard 12.20 No Insulation Cork Tiles or Parquetry
19mm 8mm
WC/Kit/Dine/Fam Timber Above Plasterboard 1.70 No Insulation Ceramic Tiles 8mm
19mm
Bedroom 2/Kit/Dine/Fam Timber Above Plasterboard 5.00 No Insulation Cork Tiles or Parquetry
19mm 8mm
Bedroom 2/Ensuite Timber Above Plasterboard 6.80 No Insulation Cork Tiles or Parquetry
(guest) 19mm 8mm
Bedroom 2/WIR (guest) Timber Above Plasterboard 2.50 No Insulation Cork Tiles or Parquetry
19mm 8mm
Hallway/Hall/Stairs Timber Above Plasterboard 2.60 No Insulation Cork Tiles or Parquetry
19mm 8mm
Hallway/Kit/Dine/Fam Timber Above Plasterboard 7.60 No Insulation Cork Tiles or Parquetry
19mm 8mm

Ceiling type
Construction Bulk insulation R-value Reflective
Location material/type (may include edge batt values) wrap*
Garage Plasterboard No insulation No
Entry Timber Above Plasterboard No Insulation No
Sitting Timber Above Plasterboard No Insulation No
Laundry Timber Above Plasterboard No Insulation No
Powder Timber Above Plasterboard No Insulation No
Small Hall Timber Above Plasterboard No Insulation No
Hall/Stairs Timber Above Plasterboard No Insulation No
Pantry Timber Above Plasterboard No Insulation No
Kit/Dine/Fam Timber Above Plasterboard No Insulation No
Ensuite (guest) Timber Above Plasterboard No Insulation No
WIR (guest) Timber Above Plasterboard No Insulation No
Guest Bedroom Timber Above Plasterboard No Insulation No
Rumpus Plasterboard Bulk Insulation R3.5 No
Master Bedroom Plasterboard Bulk Insulation R3.5 No
WIR (master) Plasterboard Bulk Insulation R3.5 No
Ensuite (master Plasterboard Bulk Insulation R3.5 No
Bedroom 5 Plasterboard Bulk Insulation R3.5 No
Bathroom Plasterboard Bulk Insulation R3.5 No
Bedroom 4 Plasterboard Bulk Insulation R3.5 No
Bedroom 3 Plasterboard Bulk Insulation R3.5 No
WC Plasterboard Bulk Insulation R3.5 No
Bedroom 2 Plasterboard Bulk Insulation R3.5 No
Hallway Plasterboard Bulk Insulation R3.5 No

* Refer to glossary.
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Ceiling penetrations*
Location Quantity Type Diameter (mm2) Sealed/unsealed

Entry 1 Downlights - LED 0 Sealed

Sitting 4 Downlights - LED 0 Sealed
Laundry 2 Downlights - LED 0 Sealed
Powder 2 Downlights - LED 0 Sealed
Powder 1 Exhaust Fans 250 Sealed
Small Hall 1 Downlights - LED 0 Sealed
Hall/Stairs 3 Downlights - LED 0 Sealed
Pantry 2 Downlights - LED 0 Sealed
Kit/Dine/Fam 14 Downlights - LED 0 Sealed
Kit/Dine/Fam 1 Exhaust Fans 150 Sealed
Ensuite (guest) 2 Downlights - LED 0 Sealed
Ensuite (guest) 1 Exhaust Fans 250 Sealed
WIR (guest) 1 Downlights - LED 0 Sealed
Guest Bedroom 4 Downlights - LED 0 Sealed
Rumpus 7 Downlights - LED 150 Sealed
Master Bedroom 5 Downlights - LED 150 Sealed
WIR (master) 2 Downlights - LED 150 Sealed
Ensuite (master 4 Downlights - LED 150 Sealed
Ensuite (master 1 Exhaust Fans 250 Sealed
Bedroom 5 2 Downlights - LED 150 Sealed
Bathroom 2 Downlights - LED 150 Sealed
Bathroom 1 Exhaust Fans 250 Sealed
Bedroom 4 2 Downlights - LED 150 Sealed
Bedroom 3 2 Downlights - LED 150 Sealed
WC 1 Downlights - LED 150 Sealed
WC 1 Exhaust Fans 250 Sealed
Bedroom 2 2 Downlights - LED 150 Sealed
Hallway 2 Downlights - LED 150 Sealed

Ceiling fans
Location Quantity Diameter (mm)

Guest Bedroom 1 900

Roof type
Construction Added insulation (R-value) Solar absorptance Roof shade

* Refer to glossary.
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Construction Added insulation (R-value) Solar absorptance Roof shade

Roof Tiles No Insulation, Only an Air Gap 0.96 Dark

* Refer to glossary.
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Explanatory notes
About this report AAOs have specific quality assurance processes in place, and continuing professional
A NatHERS rating is a comprehensive, dynamic computer modelling evaluation of a development requirements, to maintain a high and consistent standard of assessments
home, using the floorplans, elevations and specifications to estimate an energy load. It across the country. Non-accredited assessors do not have this level of quality
addresses the building layout, orientation and fabric (i.e. walls, windows, floors, roofs assurance or any ongoing training requirements.
and ceilings), but does not cover the water or energy use of appliances or energy Any questions or concerns about this report should be directed to the assessor in the
production of solar panels. first instance. If the assessor is unable to address these questions or concerns, the
Ratings are based on a unique climate zone where the home is located and are AAO specified on the front of this certificate should be contacted.
generated using standard assumptions, including occupancy patterns and thermostat
settings. The actual energy consumption of a home may vary significantly from the Disclaimer
predicted energy load, as the assumptions used in the rating will not match actual usage The format of the NatHERS Certificate was developed by the NatHERS Administrator.
patterns. For example, the number of occupants and personal heating or cooling However the content of each individual certificate is entered and created by the
preferences will vary. assessor to create a NatHERS Certificate. It is the responsibility of the assessor who
While the figures are an indicative guide to energy use, they can be used as a reliable prepared this certificate to use NatHERS accredited software correctly and follow the
guide for comparing different dwelling designs and to demonstrate that the design meets NatHERS Technical Notes to produce a NatHERS Certificate.
the energy efficiency requirements in the National Construction Code. Homes that are The predicted annual energy load in this NatHERS Certificate is an estimate based on an
energy efficient use less energy, are warmer on cool days, cooler on hot days and cost assessment of the building by the assessor. It is not a prediction of actual energy use,
less to run. The higher the star rating the more thermally efficient the dwelling is. but may be used to compare how other buildings are likely to perform when used in a
similar way.
Accredited assessors Information presented in this report relies on a range of standard assumptions (both
To ensure the NatHERS Certificate is of a high quality, always use an accredited or embedded in NatHERS accredited software and made by the assessor who prepared
licenced assessor. NatHERS accredited assessors are members of a professional body this report), including assumptions about occupancy, indoor air temperature and local
called an Assessor Accrediting Organisation (AAO). climate.
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) licensed assessors may only produce assessments Not all assumptions that may have been made by the assessor while using the NatHERS
for regulatory purposes using software for which they have a licence endorsement. accredited software tool are presented in this report and further details or data files may
Licence endorsements can be confirmed on the ACT licensing register be available from the assessor.

Glossary
Annual energy load the predicted amount of energy required for heating and cooling, based on standard occupancy assumptions.
the floor area modelled in the software for the purpose of the NatHERS assessment. Note, this may not be consistent with the floor area in the
Assessed floor area
design documents.
features that require a penetration to the ceiling, including downlights, vents, exhaust fans, rangehoods, chimneys and flues. Excludes
Ceiling penetrations
fixtures attached to the ceiling with small holes through the ceiling for wiring, e.g. ceiling fans; pendant lights, and heating and cooling ducts.
a zone within a dwelling that is expected to require heating and cooling based on standard occupancy assumptions. In some circumstances it
Conditioned
will include garages.
Custom windows windows listed in NatHERS software that are available on the market in Australia and have a WERS (Window Energy Rating Scheme) rating.
Default windows windows that are representative of a specific type of window product and whose properties have been derived by statistical methods.
these signify ventilation benefits in the modelling software and must not be modelled as a door when opening to a minimally ventilated corridor
Entrance door
in a Class 2 building.
Exposure category – exposed terrain with no obstructions e.g. flat grazing land, ocean-frontage, desert, exposed high-rise unit (usually above 10 floors).
terrain with few obstructions at a similar height e.g. grasslands with few well scattered obstructions below 10m, farmland with scattered
Exposure category – open
sheds, lightly vegetated bush blocks, elevated units (e.g. above 3 floors).
Exposure category – suburban terrain with numerous, closely spaced obstructions below 10m e.g. suburban housing, heavily vegetated bushland areas.
Exposure category – protected terrain with numerous, closely spaced obstructions over 10 m e.g. city and industrial areas.
provides shading to the building in the horizontal plane, e.g. eaves, verandahs, pergolas, carports, or overhangs or balconies from upper
Horizontal shading feature
levels.
National Construction Code the NCC groups buildings by their function and use, and assigns a classification code. NatHERS software models NCC Class 1, 2 or 4
(NCC) Class buildings and attached Class 10a buildings. Definitions can be found at www.abcb.gov.au.
Opening percentage the openability percentage or operable (moveable) area of doors or windows that is used in ventilation calculations.
an assumed value that does not represent an actual value. For example, if the wall colour is unspecified in the documentation, a provisional
Provisional value value of ‘medium’ must be modelled. Acceptable provisional values are outlined in the NatHERS Technical Note and can be found at
www.nathers.gov.au
Reflective wrap (also known as foil) can be applied to walls, roofs and ceilings. When combined with an appropriate airgap and emissivity value, it provides insulative properties.
for NatHERS this is typically an operable window (i.e. can be opened), will have a plaster or similar light well if there is an attic space, and
Roof window
generally does not have a diffuser.
Shading device a device fixed to windows that provides shading e.g. window awnings or screens but excludes eaves.
Shading features includes neighbouring buildings, fences, and wing walls, but excludes eaves.
the fraction of incident solar radiation admitted through a window, both directly transmitted as well as absorbed and subsequently released
Solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC)
inward. SHGC is expressed as a number between 0 and 1. The lower a window’s SHGC, the less solar heat it transmits.
Skylight (also known as roof lights) for NatHERS this is typically a moulded unit with flexible reflective tubing (light well) and a diffuser at ceiling level.
U-value the rate of heat transfer through a window. The lower the U-value, the better the insulating ability.
Unconditioned a zone within a dwelling that is assumed to not require heating and cooling based on standard occupancy assumptions.
provides shading to the building in the vertical plane and can be parallel or perpendicular to the subject wall/window. Includes privacy
Vertical shading features
screens, other walls in the building (wing walls), fences, other buildings, vegetation (protected or listed heritage trees).

* Refer to glossary.
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