Eco Certificates

All new residential construction in NSW (New South Wales) requires BASIX certification during the development application (DA) phase. This applies to all new NSW residential projects or renovations of existing structures costing $50,000 or more. BASIX certificate is mandatory for three types of residential construction. What are those? Let’s find out! 3 Types Of Residential Construction Requiring BASIX Certificate Single Dwellings Single dwellings can be defined as single houses on one plot or a single lot, such as bungalows, cottages, one part of a semi-detached home, and secondary dwellings. The three elements of sustainable design used for evaluating the performance of single-dwelling residential projects include water usage, greenhouse gas production, and thermal comfort. The BASIX report entails detailed information pertaining to these three sustainability components.  Multi-Dwelling Residential Project Multi-dwelling residential projects include two houses on a single lot, s...

  What Is A BASIX Certificate?  The BASIX Certificate (The Building Sustainably Index) or BASIX is a building compliance requirement governed by the NSW Government. BASIX compliance needs to be fulfilled by anyone who plans to construct a new residential dwelling (house, townhouse, or villa units), swimming pools, or renovate an existing residential structure.  BASIX Report and certificate documents the assessment of each new residential project against a specified energy and water reduction targets.  BASIX-compliant construction ensures that every newly constructed home or modified living space is more comfortable for the residents and requires less operational costs.  It also ensures that each swimming pool or outdoor spa meets specific water and energy consumption sustainability levels.  The BASIX online tool is calculates the the residential building's energy and water scores based various paramenters including size, location, design elements, and fixt...