FirstRate5 Energy Modelling & Upgrade
Budget / SalaryA$10–30
TypeFreelance project
LocationRemote
Posted1 hour ago
I have full architectural blueprints for an existing detached house and I want to understand, in detail, how it performs today and how far we can push its efficiency. Your task begins by quantifying the embodied energy of the current structure, then running the model through FirstRate 5 to establish its present star rating.
Once the baseline is locked in, I need you to refine the design within FirstRate 5 so the home reaches at least a 7-star outcome. Please explore practical upgrades such as improved ceiling, wall and floor insulation, thorough draught sealing, double-glazed windows, and suitably placed blinds or shade cloth. Document the impact of each measure so I can see how every change contributes to the final rating.
Deliverables
• FirstRate 5 project file(s) showing the initial and improved models
• A concise PDF report that covers: current star rating, embodied energy calculation, step-by-step upgrades tested, and the final 7-star (or better) result
• A summary table of recommended materials or products, ranked by cost-effectiveness and ease of implementation
When you reply, please focus on your experience with FirstRate 5, embodied-energy assessments, and similar residential upgrades—no lengthy proposals, just the relevant background and a link or two to past jobs if available.
Once the baseline is locked in, I need you to refine the design within FirstRate 5 so the home reaches at least a 7-star outcome. Please explore practical upgrades such as improved ceiling, wall and floor insulation, thorough draught sealing, double-glazed windows, and suitably placed blinds or shade cloth. Document the impact of each measure so I can see how every change contributes to the final rating.
Deliverables
• FirstRate 5 project file(s) showing the initial and improved models
• A concise PDF report that covers: current star rating, embodied energy calculation, step-by-step upgrades tested, and the final 7-star (or better) result
• A summary table of recommended materials or products, ranked by cost-effectiveness and ease of implementation
When you reply, please focus on your experience with FirstRate 5, embodied-energy assessments, and similar residential upgrades—no lengthy proposals, just the relevant background and a link or two to past jobs if available.
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