Courses

NatHERS Studies in the Non-rating Mode JB0513 - $59.95 incl GST

  • Presented by: Professor John Ballinger
  • CPE/CPD Credits: 1 Hour - FORMAL

Confirmed as a NSW Architects Registration Board CPE listed activity

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This module, the second in a series of NatHERS training programs provided through eClassroom.com.au, explains the benefits of using NatHERS in its “Non-Rating” Mode.

Studies in the Non-Rating mode allow the designer to test particular design aspects, features or window treatments in terms of their impact on temperature and comfort in the home. Acceptable comfort levels can be determined by the individual requirements of a Client.

Professor Ballinger recaps the basic points of data entry into the NatHERS software and explains in detail the use of the Non-Rating Mode and how it can be applied to various elements of the building design, modelled for various times of the year. He also gives a step-by-step process showing how to extract the result reports from NatHERS calculations. Reporting techniques using climate histograms which illustrate the performance of the building throughout the year are illustrated in a case study.

Note: This module assumes prior knowledge of data entry and the modelling of single story detached cottages – Reference Course JB0512: An Introduction to NatHERS

Learning outcomes:

By the completion of this unit you will:

    • Have an understanding of NatHERS and how it is used to evaluate and assist in environmental building design
    • Understand the benefits of using a software tool such as NatHERS, enabling architects to ensure their clients benefit from an energy efficient home
    • Understand how NatHERS generates its ratings and how this affects other assessments eg; BASIX
    • This course specifically deals with the Non-rating Mode of NatHERS, allowing the user to assess particular design features or treatments, in terms of their impact on the ‘comfort’ temperatures in the house

Course Duration:  00:46:13

Assessment:  10 Multiple choice questions

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Professor John Ballinger  AM  FRAIA

John was Professor of Architecture at the University of New South Wales where he was founder of SOLARCH, the National Solar Architecture Research Unit at UNSW.

He was in architectural practice for over nine years in Australia and Canada before joining the staff of the University to undertake both research and teaching. He has more than 50 solar efficient buildings to his name, including the Bonnyrigg Solar Village project involving 15 houses for the Department of Housing.

He was appointed Project Manager for the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) in the 1990s and has many years of experience in the field of education in energy and buildings. Before the NatHERS Project, he was chair of the Technical Advisory Committee to the Five Star Design Rating Scheme (FSDR) in the early 1980s.

Professor John Ballinger has over 150 publications to his name, including 4 books and a number of chapters in other books. His research projects include the first experimental solar house in Australia at Fowlers Gap, NSW, and the first Solar Village in Australia at Bonnyrigg in western Sydney.