Visual Impact Assessments (VIA) are an essential component of environmental assessments and are used to evaluate the potential visual impact of proposed projects on the surrounding environment and community. However, VIAs alone are not enough to fully evaluate the potential environmental impact of a project. That's why the integration of VIAs with other environmental assessments is crucial to ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of a project's potential impact.
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VIAs and Integration with Other Assessments
By Jamie Bonnefin on Apr 20, 2023 11:45:17 AM
Topics: ESD Architecture Climate Alterations & Additions viewshed visual impact assessment
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How to Manage Rising Building Costs for new builds and renovations
By Jamie Bonnefin on Feb 21, 2023 3:39:43 PM
Why Are Building Costs Rising?
Topics: ESD Glazing Architecture Sustainability Changes Energy Efficiency Insulation Green Star Rating Residential Alterations & Additions
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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.