A. Six star compliance means that all new homes are now required to meet minimum standards of energy efficiency; the level of efficiency is measured in stars. When the assessment is undertaken – six stars represents a certain level of energy efficiency.

Different elements of new home design and specification will contribute either positively or negatively to the target of six stars, for example North facing windows will contribute to the accumulation of stars and Western facing windows will work in reverse.

Specification items such as the increased thickness (R value) of ceiling insulation will contribute positively.

The six star assessment is determined by a combination of the homes energy efficient characteristics relative to the site and include factors such as the relative Northern aspect, for this reason some homes will instantly have a higher star value than others.

A. six star rated homes will be more energy efficient and will result in lower energy consumption costs, this will negate any additional costs over time, separate new regulations proposals may also require established properties to be certified for their energy efficiency level prior to going to market – it is anticipated that established homes with a low star rating will potentially have a reduced resale value when compared to homes that have achieved a high star rating.

A. This is not possible – In order for new homes to be assessed and certified for six star compliance, working drawings including a site plan showing features and contours are required, therefore a six star assessment can only be undertaken after the initial Preparation of Plans Agreement is authorized.

Prior to authorizing the building contract itself, the final specification pertaining to six star and any additional associated costs will be known.

A. We have made a number of changes to our specification, all of which contribute positively towards six star compliance.
The specification changes include an upgrade to draft sealed exhaust fans and the inclusion of R 4.0 ceiling insulation.

A. Yes, all goodlife models (excluding display homes) include living area floor tiling – due to the thermal mass associated with floor tiling, rooms are cooler in summer and this contributes positively to six stars.

In addition our high quality windows have effective seals which assist in regulating internal air temperature, this contributes positively to six stars when compared to lesser brand windows with less effective seals.

Separately all goodlife models include eaves to the entire home where possible – eaves offer protection to windows from hot summer sun and this also contributes positively to six star compliance.

A. Yes it can, good advice on the orientation of your home and on energy efficient design such as the correct placement and nominated size of windows can have a significant positive impact towards achieving six star compliance, generally speaking advice in these areas has little or no impact on the construction cost.

A. All goodlife sales consultants have undertaken separate H.I.A (Housing Industry Association) courses in solar passive design and in energy efficiency.