Elements and Performance Criteria
- Apply legislative and planning requirements for thermal efficiency to the building process.
- Current relevant state, territory and council requirements for building thermally efficient structures are identified.
- Factors that contribute to the construction of a five-star rated dwelling identified within the Building Code of Australia (BCA) are identified and the impact of regional climate differences is assessed.
- Client needs and expectations for the design and construction of thermally efficient structures are identified and negotiated.
- Expert design and other advice is gathered as part of the planning and construction process.
- Relevant Australian standards are consulted to identify the implications for the conduct of the building project.
- Review design solutions for effectiveness and compliance.
- Impact of radiation, convection, conduction and evaporation on the thermal comfort of residents is identified.
- Orientation of the building, location and size of glazing, and use of thermal mass as design features are evaluated for effectiveness and compliance with planning and other regulatory requirements.
- Effective strategy for insulating the structure is evaluated, costed and communicated to the client.
- Building designs are assessed for their compliance with the energy efficiency requirements of the BCA's five-star rating system.
- Designers and clients are consulted to ensure final construction plans are effective, efficient and compliant.
- Manage the building process to ensure an effective outcome.
- Effective communications are established between designers, architects and clients to ensure effective thermal performance is embedded from the design to construction phase.
- Effective quality assurance processes are confirmed as in place to evaluate and implement the building of a five-star dwelling.
- Cost effective strategies to achieve desired level of thermal performance are assessed and communicated to client.
- Life cycle costs of various construction approaches are assessed and negotiated with the client.