Educate yourself, then you'll have a good idea whether builders are up to scratch with passive solar design, or just using a bit of green wash.
Got the block yet? Orientation is critical. Make sure you choose one that isn't overshadowed from the north, & let's you locate your living areas on the north side of the house is an efficient design that doesn't sacrifice privacy.
Choose a plan that follows passive design principles for your climate. Hot tropical climates have very different requirements to alpine climates. Choose materials that are appropriate to your climate & floorplan. The relationship between window area & thermal mass is important & will vary a lot for different climates.
Design a roof for solar PV, with unshaded N (& E/W) aspects of possible. Aussie hip & valley roofs are not the best choice for this, with all those small triangular roof areas.
Think about how you will heat & cool your house (if you require any additional active heating or cooling). Fans are an energy-efficient way to cool a house. Evaporative AC uses much less energy than refrigerated AC, but it's only appropriate in climates with low humidity. But reverse cycle AC is a very efficient form of heating. Consider an all-electric house, ditching the gas connection. Think about future battery storage, where would these be located.
Sorry, can't help you with your actually question about choosing a builder Just remember, educate yourself, & you'll have a much better idea if a builder is right for you, or just telling you what you want to hear.
LesleyH
ddarroch
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