1. An obvious one, however cannot be omitted. Window area to wall area ratio need to be kept in check. For standard constructions used, if 

BASIX - New Homes & Apartment Buildings - NSW All new houses and apartment buildings are required to have a BASIX certificate completed as part of development applications. The BASIX tool has three segments; Water, Thermal Comfort and Energy. ​ Water efficiency - nominally a reduction of water consumption by a minimum of 40% compared to a standard house (house without any water saving measures) for new houses/townhouses and by 30% compared to a standard apartment for apartmen

BASIX New Targets As BASIX new targets have been rolled out since July the 1st 2017, the nature of our work has changes quite a lot, as demands have increase significantly. The new BASIX targets mainly affect the thermal comfort section as BASIX heating and cooling loads parameters have been altered significantly. What this means. Pre-July 1st 2017, in climate zone 56 for example (coastal Sydney) heating load limits on average were 51 MJ/m2.annum and cooling load limits were

Increasing of house energy rating industry involvement in combating climate change.

The BASIX system assesses both of the above and when calculations are done, provides with the overall energy consumption score of the dwelling. Very interesting though is the huge difference of the results when all else being equal and the only difference in the calculation is the selection of the hot water system. Studies have shown that on an average household, 30% of the energy consumed is for the hot water needs. Obviously, it would make sense to use the most efficient sy

Shading. Awnings, eaves, louvers, blinds are all types of shading applied to walls and windows. Eaves play a significant role in the passive

Another key aspect is the insulation. Generally speaking ceiling insulation followed by wall insulation are the key factors for improving en

We live in an environment that hardly one aspect of a decision has effect only on this aspect and no other aspects at the same time. It is m