 BASIX-
The
NSW
Building Sustainability Index
BASIX
(the Building Sustainability Index), is a web-based planning tool,
introduced as part of the NSW planning system, that measures the
potential performance of new residential dwellings against sustainability
indices.
BASIX
ensures each dwelling design meets the NSW Government's targets
of:
* 40%
reduction in water consumption and
* 25%
reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, compared with the average
home.
BASIX
targets were introduced in Sydney on July 1, 2004, and are in force
in the rest of NSW from July 1, 2005.
BASIX
will also apply to all residential alterations and additions throughout
NSW from October 1 2005, and the greenhouse target will increase
to 40% from July 2006.
Each
development application for a residential dwelling must be submitted
with a BASIX Certificate.
A Certificate is issued once a BASIX
assessment has been satisfactorily completed, using the on-line
tools.
The
building applicant, (e.g. architect, builder, owner builder) is
responsible for completing the assessment, ensuring the BASIX
commitments are clearly marked on the plans, and submitting the
BASIX Certificate
with the development application.
The
sustainability indices are:
*
Energy
* Water
* Thermal Comfort
A high
BASIX score is obtained
by good design, siting and orientation, as well as the use of water
and energy-saving products including water
tanks, underground
water tanks,
grey water systems, AAA
showerheads, and solar
hot water systems.
 Enviro-Friendly
Products will be happy to assist you with products
that will help you get your BASIX
Certificate, and provide ongoing water and energy savings for you
or your clients.
Call
or email us today!
Further
Information:
BASIX
general brochure
BASIX
in the development approval process
Sample
BASIX Certificate
BASIX
Case Study #1- Project Builders
BASIX
Case Study #2- Transforming a beachside semi.
BASIX
Definitions
BASIX
Specifications
BASIX Data
Input Checklist
The
BASIX Tool- A demonstration
BASIX
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
The
BASIX home page
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help you
"Save water, save energy, save
money, and save the environment" by gaining
your BASIX Certificate.
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