Eco Certificates

As sustainability becomes a core focus in building practices, the BASIX Certificate has emerged as a cornerstone of environmental compliance in New South Wales (NSW).  Whether you are constructing a new home or renovating an existing one, obtaining a BASIX Certificate is mandatory to ensure energy and water efficiency in line with the state's sustainability goals.  In this blog, we'll delve into the significance of the BASIX Certificate, the role of BASIX Consultants, and the relationship between BASIX and NatHERS. What is a BASIX Certificate? The BASIX Certificate, short for Building Sustainability Index Certificate, is a critical document for residential building projects in NSW. It is required for all new builds and significant alterations costing over $50,000. This certificate ensures that residential developments meet sustainability standards in three key areas: Water Efficiency – Measures to reduce water consumption. Energy Efficiency – Strategies to lower greenhouse ...

The rise of real estate properties is quite at its peak in Australia. NABERS is the rating system that measures the environmental performance of all Australian tenancies or buildings.  But, as you know, Australia has seen a boom for not just residential but commercial properties as well. So, what about the environmental quality of the indoor office spaces where people spend most of their day’s time?  The air and environmental quality of the indoor spaces at the office cannot be neglected either! Looking after the need to assess and improve the indoor environment, the NABERS Indoor Environment (IE) rating was introduced alongside the NABERS Energy and Water rating.  The indoor environment is a multifaceted concept where various factors tend to influence the air and environment quality of the dedicated spaces.  Thus, it impacts the health, productivity, and well-being of the occupants. Therefore, acquiring the NABERS IE rating becomes important before you move into a ...

NatHERS assessors or Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme assessors are professional energy evaluators.  They can ensure that your new or renovated home meets the minimum energy efficiency requirements for thermal comfort determined by your state or territory.  It uses a 10-star rating system for assessing the building's thermal performance across Australia.   Are you struggling to find a professional NatHERS assessor for your next residential construction project? Read further to uncover the best tips for hiring a well-qualified NatHERS assessor.  Finding a Professional NatHERS assessor for Residential Construction Project   Check qualifications Whenever looking for a NatHERS assessor, choose the one based on the relevant building industry degree qualifications. The energy compliance assessor can be from an engineering, building design, or architecture background.   Moreover, look for their certifications when reviewing the NatHERS assessor's r...

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...

  Over the years, the earth has been facing serious climate change implications. Greenhouse gas emissions, including Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4), and Nitrous Oxide (N2O), are causing a significant temperature rise. To avoid increasing global temperature by 2 degrees, carbon emissions should be reduced by 50%. The Australian Government has stepped in to combat the increasing carbon footprint generation and drive sustainable building practices. In the endeavor to support the construction of environmental-friendly practices, NABERS, BCA Section J , and BASIX report were introduced.  NABERS Rating NABERS is known as the 'National Australian Built Environment Rating System.' It provides reliable and comparable data for sustainability measurements of building sectors like hotels, shopping centers, apartments, offices, and data centers.  It helps the building owners measure and understand their buildings' environmental performance.  This system helps in cost saving...