Role Of BASIX Certificate In Residential Projects
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...