Learn about BASIX, how it applies to your development and how it is helping our environment.

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Planning data, including maps and spatial datasets, must be submitted by councils and other planning bodies.

BASIX encourages you to reduce your energy use and greenhouse gas emissions through the following strategies

Bottled gas is a valid option in BASIX for applications such as cooking, heating and hot water heating. Gas (mains or bottled) appliances score well in BASIX due to the low greenhouse gas intensity of gas compared to electricity.

THERMAL COMFORT

The Simulation method allows for a wider selection of building materials, shading devices and insulation, often reducing the need for improved glazing and other added building costs

Conditioned common areas are not presently assessed by the BASIX Thermal Comfort Index

BASIX encourages you to reduce your consumption of potable water through the following strategies

The following Central systems provide opportunities to reduce water use.