NatHERS Rating 🏠 Renovate: 7.1 Stars | Rebuild: 7.1 Stars
At Croydon in Victoria, in collaboration with Blue Cube Developments, it was demonstrated how clever, low-cost design decisions can deliver impressive energy outcomes, without stretching the budget. Both the renovation and the rebuild options reached a NatHERS rating of 7.1 stars, but through different, tailored strategies.
Our key advice focused on simple, effective interventions:
- Ceiling fans were added to key living and sleeping areas to promote passive cooling.
- External shading was introduced to reduce solar heat gain and improve summer performance.
- Permanent openings replaced some internal doors, enhancing airflow and improving thermal zoning throughout the home.
These practical upgrades prove that high-performance outcomes don’t always require high budgets. By optimising existing design elements and selecting the right passive features, SUHO helped Blue Cube Developments unlock the same impressive rating across both designs.
“Smart design, not spending, drives performance.”
This case is a reminder that energy-efficient homes are within reach, with the right advice. Even small changes like those made at Croydon can have a big impact on comfort, sustainability, and long-term savings.
