Building Designers
Building Designers & Architects
Building designers and architects hold the spark that shapes how we live.
At House of Stars, we make sure compliance never dims the vision -we simplify, so you can create freely.
When energy compliance feels like a moving target, we bring clarity early — so your alteration and addition project stays on track and your vision stays intact.
Unclear pathways? Uncertain approvals? We bring clarity to the table.
We cut through the ambiguity — helping you understand what applies, when, where, how, and why it matters.
House of Stars — Delivering Energy Compliance with Clarity and Confidence.
We connect and collaborate with Queensland’s most talented and award-winning building designers and architects to navigate energy requirements early — so your creative fingerprint and your client’s dream aren’t lost between concept design and building approval.
Why Choose House of Stars
Clarity in Compliance. Confidence in Building Design and Architecture.
Specialised in navigating energy compliance for alterations and additions in Queensland.
Energy Compliance That Works With You — Not Against You
You design with intent and energy compliance should work with you, not against you.
At House of Stars, we help bring your vision to life by:
- Integrating compliance early in the design process
- Preventing late-stage redesigns, cost blowouts, and certifier disconnect
- Translating creativity into compliant, buildable outcomes
- Providing tailored advice on compliance pathways for alterations, additions, and eligible new homes
Trusted by Queensland’s leading Architects and Building Designers
- We work fluently with certifiers — supporting clear approvals and consistent code interpretation.
- Tailored advice on how energy provisions apply to your specific project.
- Direct liaison with your certifier at no extra cost — keeping everyone aligned from day one.
- Lock in your design intent — House of Stars aligns compliance to support creativity, not restrict it.
- Avoid redraws and delays — early collaboration means faster approvals and smoother workflows.
- We get it — balancing form, function, practicality and code without compromise.
- Skip the second-guessing — Helen brings clarity and takes the stress out of compliance.
- Keep your project moving — expert insights upfront reduce costly surprises down the line.
- Early design reviews to avoid compliance issues later.
- Documentation and reports that uphold your design integrity.
- NatHERS Accredited Assessor.
- Second Opinion Service – Insightful reviews for better outcomes. Before you redesign, get House of Stars on the line.
What We Help You Avoid
- Last-minute compliance surprises
- Redrawing plans due to differing interpretations of code
- Designs getting watered down for “ease of compliance”
- Unclear communication between stakeholders (certifiers, builders, consultants, and consumers)
- Pressure to deliver more, faster — with tighter budgets
- Projects derailed by preventable issues
- Unexpected changes that send clients back to the bank — adding $20k- $80K to the project.
- Clients left disheartened — and dreams put on hold
Additional Consultation Service offering for Designers & Architects
Need alignment with your certifier? We speak their language — and yours.
Client has questions?
We’re happy to jump in and translate the energy jargon — so they feel informed, not overwhelmed. We believe in including your client in the compliance conversation — because clarity builds trust,and shared decisions always lead to better outcomes.
Design changed again ?
Another amendment or mid-project tweak?
No worries, no stress. We’re just a call or email away — with fast updates and zero fuss. Our priority is always to support the builder and their client too— keeping every project viable and moving forward.
Ready to Align Compliance with Your Design?
Work with House of Stars to simplify the process, avoid redraws, and keep your project flowing.
Let’s keep your creativity intact and your approvals on track.