You might be in a hurry when you are looking for an energy rating consultant for your NatHERS. But be aware of choosing too fast and ending up with a consultant that will not deliver quick results. We have written 4 tips we think you should know before choosing your energy rating consultant.
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Energy Rating Consultant
By Jamie Bonnefin on Jul 1, 2022 12:37:09 PM
Topics: BASIX Energy Energy Assessment
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Eaves and thermal comfort
By Jamie Bonnefin on May 12, 2021 11:44:47 AM
Building for the Australian Climate.
A building’s access to sunlight is one of the leading factors contributing to its thermal comfort, with the amount of direct sunlight that the building receives greatly influencing the passive heating and cooling factors. However, as the sun’s path varies seasonally, accounting for the required direct sunlight a building needs becomes difficult. The eaves of building construction can maintain great benefits if used correctly.
Topics: ESD BASIX NatHERS Accreditations Construction Energy Efficiency Residential
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Your Carbon Foot Print at home
By Adam Serry on Apr 30, 2020 6:31:32 PM
Tips and Tricks to implement within your household to help reduce your carbon footprint and live a more environmentally sustainable lifestyle!
Topics: BASIX NatHERS Sustainability Energy Efficiency Thermal Performance
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BASIX: New Project Vs Alterations & Additions
By Deniro Stocks on Apr 28, 2020 11:09:14 AM
Building Sustainability Index (BASIX) is a planning tool to assist the NSW State Government ensure that all new developments and alterations are water and energy efficient. The overall goal of BASIX is to contribute to the sustainable future of NSW by reducing water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 40% as compared to buildings prior to introduction of BASIX.
Topics: ESD BASIX Residential Alterations & Additions
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Who do you want doing your BASIX Assessment?
By Ilvy Bonnefin on Apr 26, 2020 1:14:41 PM
The BASIX assessment and NatHERS process is an ever evolving practice which requires extensive knowledge of available materials, passive heating and cooling strategies and how to design in an ecologically sustainable manner. Although to complete and sign off on the BASIX process one must be a certified assessor. The assessor’s background does not play a large role in determining their competency in assessing a building’s efficiency. Therefore, the question is raised as to who is the most qualified or most knowledgeable to be completing the BASIX assessment?
Topics: ESD Architecture BASIX Opinion Residential
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Do I need a BASIX Certificate for a Relocatable Home?
By Ilvy Bonnefin on Apr 26, 2020 12:45:51 AM
You really need to check with the council.
While not particularly a ‘relocatable home’ as it sounds like an existing residence, not a new prefab one, this is the only information on the BASIX website:
Topics: ESD Architecture BASIX Residential
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How the DA process works in NSW | From Pre-DA to Finish
By Ilvy Bonnefin on Apr 25, 2020 11:51:30 AM
Prior to commencing most types of developments in NSW, you will have to lodge a Development Application (DA) with your local council.
Topics: BASIX NatHERS Sustainability Residential
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Top Tips on how to pass BASIX
By Deniro Stocks on Apr 25, 2020 11:48:30 AM
BASIX (Building Sustainability Index) assesses the energy and water efficiency of your development. It is one of the most important planning tools currently operating in NSW to ensure buildings are being developed to operate in a sustainable manner. In NSW the State Government requires that a BASIX Certificate is attached to all development plans when submitted for DA approval.
Topics: ESD BASIX NatHERS Thermal Comfort Sustainability Energy Efficiency Residential
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NSW: Here is why we need BASIX homes
By Chloe Huang on Nov 14, 2019 1:00:00 PM
Topics: BASIX NatHERS Climate Residential
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Promoting Sustainability in Indigenous Communities
By Chloe Huang on Nov 8, 2019 10:00:00 AM
The $500 million Indigenous Infrastructure Investment Fund (IIIF) allocated to both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups can be used not only to increase their economic participation, but also promote sustainability in critical resources they have no or limited access to. In this article, we will dig deep into how the funding can be used to promote sustainability in Indigenous communities.