Services
- Building Design
- Energy Ratings
- New Homes
- Alterations/Additions
- Commercial (Part J)
- CAD Drafting
- Modular Homes
Useful Links
Local Council
Find out about your local council by visiting their website.
Find your local council
Planning Maps
Find out if your building site has a planning overlay. Certain planning zones have restrictions on building activity.
Planning Maps
Owner Builders
If you are considering taking on your project as an owner builder it is well worth doing your homework. These links will help you on your way
ownerbuild.com.au
theownerbuilder.com.au
Ballarat Drafting Service.
O'Beirne Design
Building Design, Drafting & Energy Rating Service.
O'Beirne Design is a Building Design and Drafting Business based in
Ballarat. With 20 years experience in the design and documentation of
residential and commercial buildings, we are well equipped to provide
a quality service to our clients no matter what the size of the project.
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6 Star Energy Ratings
Now known as 'Residential Building Thermal Performance Assessments'
All newly constructed homes are now required to be at least 6 Star energy efficient and need to be rated by a qualified 'Residential Thermal Performance Assessor'. Using the second generation Firstrate 5 assessment software we can rate new homes for regulatory compliance and also suggest ways to improve the thermal efficiency of the building to achieve comfortable living conditions and lower running costs. <read more>.
6 Star Alterations & Additions
All new alterations and additions now need to be 6 Star compliant.
In 2008 the State Government introduced legislation that all new residential alterations and additions are to be 6 Star compliant for energy efficiency.
As the current Firstrate 5 software can not be used for rating alterations & additions I have developed my own software, (Irate) to provide a 6 Star analysis in compliance with the Building Code of Australia. <read more>
Registered Practitioner
Building or renovating a home for most people is an exciting and satisfying process. It allows you to chose the design and surroundings that you wish to live in, according to your lifestyle. However, the building process carries some pitfalls for those who are uninformed. That's why engaging the services of a 'registered building practitioner' will assist you to build or renovate more successfully.
6 Star Homes
6 Star homes are best achieved by incorporating energy efficient measures at the start of the design process. Using the latest of second generation energy rating software, we can help you create your green home.
News
Welcome to our new website. This website is currently still under development so most of the internal page links are not yet operational.
However, most of the relevant information is on this page. If you require further information please feel free to contact me.
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