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5 Quick Tips for Sustainable Home Design
1. Pick the right Size
Energy efficiency is much easier to achieve in a smaller home, which will mean lower energy...
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BASIX: New Project Vs Alterations & Additions
Building Sustainability Index (BASIX) is a planning tool to assist the NSW State Government ensure that all new...
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The Basics of Passive Cooling
Passive cooling is the cheapest method of cooling a home, and as an added bonus is incredibly environmentally friendly....
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Who do you want doing your BASIX Assessment?
The BASIX assessment and NatHERS process is an ever evolving practice which requires extensive knowledge of available...
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Do I need a BASIX Certificate for a Relocatable Home?
You really need to check with the council. While not particularly a ‘relocatable home’ as it sounds like an existing...
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Beginners Guide: Thermal Mass
Want to learn more about optimising the thermal comfort of your project? Read below to learn the basics regarding the ...
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Tips to achieving a 6 Star Energy Rating
NatHERS, (or Nationalwide House Energy Rating Scheme), provides a rating system to determine the thermal comfort of...
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How the DA process works in NSW
Prior to commencing most types of developments in NSW, you will have to lodge a Development Application (DA) with your...
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Tops Tips on how to pass BASIX
BASIX (Building Sustainability Index) assesses the energy and water efficiency of your development. It is one of the...
