Assessment and certification programs are common and crucial to achieve durable, safe and energy efficient homes. A very common name which usually arises in this process is BASIX. How many of you do really know about it? Let's get familiar with BASIX.
BASIX or Building Sustainability Index, is a planning initiative of New South Wales Government. It requires all new buildings to be built and designed in such a manner so that they can achieve a minimum of 40% reduction in water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. BASIX also fixes the minimum performance level for comfortable insulation and thermal power of a building. This is done to both save a significant amount of money per year and improve the comfort level of every resident. This means it is a valuable contribution for the sustainability of every building and future of our communities.
BASIX or Building Sustainability Index, is a planning initiative of New South Wales Government. It requires all new buildings to be built and designed in such a manner so that they can achieve a minimum of 40% reduction in water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. BASIX also fixes the minimum performance level for comfortable insulation and thermal power of a building. This is done to both save a significant amount of money per year and improve the comfort level of every resident. This means it is a valuable contribution for the sustainability of every building and future of our communities.
What is the use of BASIX certification?
BASIX Certification identifies the sustainability features that are essential for a building's design. The features may include rainwater tanks, recycled water, native landscaping, AAA-rated shower-heads and taps, heat pumps or solar water heaters, roof eaves/awnings, wall/ceiling insulation and many more.
BASIX assessment is done depending on the building orientation, location, size, type of construction, window size and types, appliances to be used, etc. The assessment also considers thermal comfort to reduce the amount of energy used by buildings in order to keep them at a comfortable level.
BASIX Certification is a part of the documentation which is required to submit to the council when applying for a Development Application in NSW.
All of the new developments and complying development applications that are associated with new residential buildings must meet the BASIX standards, including:
• Dual occupancy dwellings
• Single dwellings
• Villas
• Unit & Multi unit developments
• Townhouses
• Swimming pools or outdoor spas with a water capacity equal or greater then 40,000 Litres
• Alterations & additions greater or equal to $50,000
• Granny Flats
• Boarding Houses, Backpackers and Lodging houses
BASIX assessment is done depending on the building orientation, location, size, type of construction, window size and types, appliances to be used, etc. The assessment also considers thermal comfort to reduce the amount of energy used by buildings in order to keep them at a comfortable level.
BASIX Certification is a part of the documentation which is required to submit to the council when applying for a Development Application in NSW.
All of the new developments and complying development applications that are associated with new residential buildings must meet the BASIX standards, including:
• Dual occupancy dwellings
• Single dwellings
• Villas
• Unit & Multi unit developments
• Townhouses
• Swimming pools or outdoor spas with a water capacity equal or greater then 40,000 Litres
• Alterations & additions greater or equal to $50,000
• Granny Flats
• Boarding Houses, Backpackers and Lodging houses
The Starting Process
At first, submit your development application and if you consider to make any changes to the project, you must obtain a new BASIX assessment.
Assessing your application
Certifiers will assess and inspect your project, and if approved, it must be constructed according to the BASIX commitments.
Thus, getting certified through BASIX means ensuring next level of safety, durability and reducing the burden on mother earth, which is a major step against global warming.
Thus, getting certified through BASIX means ensuring next level of safety, durability and reducing the burden on mother earth, which is a major step against global warming.
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