Services

Smarter compliance. Better perfoming buildings.

From energy rating certificates to performance-led consulting — and backed by our own Powerhaus App — Powerhaus Engineering helps you meet code and go beyond it. Whether you’re building a home, retrofitting a community centre, or working toward zero-carbon housing, we’ll help you get the balance right between comfort, cost, compliance, and climate.

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Our core services

Residential homes

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Residential NatHERS ratings & certificates

Certified energy assessments with practical insight.

We don’t just rate homes — we show you what’s driving performance and how to improve it.

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High-performance home design advice

From 6 stars to zero-carbon-ready.

Get guidance on materials, insulation, glazing, solar design, and more.

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Performance solutions (for alternative compliance)

When DTS isn’t enough.

We support small homes, unusual builds and Canberra renovations with smart, compliant alternatives.

Commercial buildings

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Section J and JV3 for commercial buildings

Results-focused compliance for commercial and community buildings.
We model strategically to minimise cost while meeting Section J or JV3 requirements.

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Energy efficiency consulting

Get practical advice on wall detailing, air tightness, thermal mass, solar design and more — tailored to your budget and project.

Ask us about

  • Air-tightness and passive house detailing
  • Your best path to compliance
  • Getting to 7 stars (and beyond)
  • Zero operational carbon and embodied carbon
  • Wall wraps, condensation, moisture risk
  • Passive solar design and thermal performance