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What is BASIX?
BASIX (Building Sustainability Index) is an interactive assessment tool that promotes sustainable residential design. It is the mechanism for ensuring that new homes comply with the prescribed targets.
The introduction of BASIX into the development approval process shows the commitment of the NSW government to water and energy conservation.
Visit the BASIX website at http://www.basix.nsw.gov.au for:
- Public exhibitions
- Implementation dates, types of development proposals that require a BASIX certificate
- Local government areas where BASIX will apply
BASIX Design Guidelines for Single Dwellings and solutions
This list follows the structure of BASIX. It has additional listings of applications or considerations. It is intended to initially be a helpful check list of important aspects for you to consider and to guide you.
As this web site is developed information, brochures and links will become available to be of additional help.
BASIX Energy
- Active heating and cooling systems
- A - Rated Kitchen Appliances
- Hot water
- Lighting
- Swimming pool heating and pumps
- Installation of refrigerators
- Clothes drying
- Photovoltaics
BASIX Landscape
- Low water use landscape
- Irrigation systems
- Outdoor Products
BASIX Thermal Comfort
- Designing for thermal comfort
- Cabinets and Joinery
- Cladding and Lining
- Cleaning
- Glazing and shading
- Insulation - acoustic
- Insulation - lightweight
- Insulation - polyester
- Insulation - thermal
- Insulation - fireproof
- Doors, Windows and Skylights
- Floor Covering
- Furnishings
- Linings
- Paints and Finishes
- Wall Paper
- Roofing
- Shading
- Structure
- Timber
- Various
- Ventilation
BASIX Water
- What water source to use
- Reticulated recycled water
- Greywater (onsite recycled water)
- A-rated water fittings, shower heads
- A-rated appliances
- A-Rated Hot water heating
- Plumbing
- Sanitation
- Swimming pools
BASIX Stormwater
- Selecting a stormwater treatment method
- Guttering
- Rainwater tanks
- Stormwater tanks
Consulting Services
ABSA - assessing sutainability
The Association of Building Sustainability Assessors (ABSA) represents building and design professionals who offer specialist skills in assessing the ecological impact of our built environment.
They can offer practical advice on cost-effective ways to improve:
- Thermal performance
- Energy and water efficiency
- Resource and waste management
- Natural ecosystems and biodiversity
For more information about the services of Sustainability Assessors see "rate your home" and find an Assessor sources.
ABSA also provides a range of services, including:
- Training and support for sustainability assessors
- Advice and information for Councils, building professionals and consumers
- Seminars on sustainable development
- Accreditation and quality assurance schemes for assessors that provide certified assessments required by state and national building regulations
Visit ABSA website for more information http://www.absa.net.au
Sustainable Living Resources Worth Visiting
Mosman Green (WEB CAM Experience) witness it happen
A Living, breathing, real-time, environmental renovation project of the 21st century by Architecture, in partnership with Boral. The project is currently under construction. However, you can view the construction progress via the live web cam set up on this site http://www.archicentre.com.au/mosmangreen this website is dedicated to following the stages in the transformation of the property from a simple two bedroom cottage into a contemporary, four bedroom family home using environmentally sustainable design principles and products. You can also find out information and tips about each of the stages involved in the renovation process.
An Adventure in Domestic Sustainability
Would you be able to go six months without spending a dollar? Meet Trev Wittmer, Linda Cockburn, Caleb Wittmer and Possum who decided to embark on an environmental experiment in domestic sustainability to do just that.
Their major challenge is to spend six months without spending a dollar on food, fuel, power, water etc. except the unavoidable charges such as mortgage, rates, insurances, tax and a phone bill.
Their goal is to reduce the ecological impact of their existence as far as possible while still having a good time while at it. For more information about this amazing challenge visit http://www.lintrezza.com
