Compliance
How to Read Your BASIX Certificate Commitments (and Build to Them)
A BASIX Certificate is only useful if it is built. Here is how to read the commitments and make sure your project…
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Sustainability
Coastal NSW Homes: Energy Assessment Tips for the Central Coast and Illawarra
Coastal climates are mild but humid, with their own design priorities. Here is how to rate well on the Central Coast and…
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BASIX
BASIX for Apartments and Multi-Dwelling Projects
Apartments and townhouse developments face BASIX at a different scale. Here is how multi-dwelling assessment works and what to plan for.
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NatHERS
NatHERS Climate Zones Across NSW: Why Your Location Changes the Design
NatHERS uses local climate data, so the same plan rates differently across NSW. Here is how location shapes the right design.
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Design
Skylights and Roof Windows: Thermal Pros and Cons
Skylights bring light but also heat. Here is how to enjoy the daylight without wrecking your energy rating.
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NatHERS
What Your Assessor Needs From Your Plans: A NatHERS Document Checklist
A clean set of plans means a faster, cheaper assessment. Here is exactly what your assessor needs to model your home accurately.
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BASIX
BASIX for Dual Occupancy Developments in NSW
Dual occupancies need BASIX for each dwelling and bring their own design quirks. Here is how to get a duplex across the…
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Design
Light-Coloured Roofs and the NSW Heat: Do They Lift Your Rating?
Roof colour affects how much heat your home absorbs. In hot NSW zones a lighter roof can lift the rating for almost…
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NatHERS
NatHERS for Knockdown Rebuilds: What Is Different
A knockdown rebuild is treated as a new home for energy rating. Here is how to use the fresh start to lock…
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Compliance
DA vs CDC: How BASIX and NatHERS Fit Each Approval Pathway
Whether you lodge a DA or a CDC, BASIX and NatHERS still apply. Here is how the documents fit each pathway in…
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