Dimitri HarakidasJun 9, 20203 min readBASIX - New Homes & Apartment Buildings - NSWBASIX - New Homes & Apartment Buildings - NSW All new houses and apartment buildings are required to have a BASIX certificate completed...
Dimitri HarakidasJun 9, 20202 min readGAS instantaneous hot water system VS ELECTRIC instantaneous hot water system. Which is the GREENER The BASIX system assesses both of the above and when calculations are done, provides with the overall energy consumption score of the...
Dimitri HarakidasJun 9, 20202 min readNew BASIX TargetsBASIX 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...
Dimitri HarakidasJun 9, 20202 min readBuild / Renovate for increased Sustainability - Part 1We 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
Dimitri HarakidasJun 9, 20201 min readIndustry UpdatesIncreasing of house energy rating industry involvement in combating climate change.
Dimitri HarakidasJun 9, 20202 min readBuild / Renovate for increased Sustainability - Part 2Another key aspect is the insulation. Generally speaking ceiling insulation followed by wall insulation are the key factors for improving en
Dimitri HarakidasJun 9, 20202 min readBuild / Renovate for increased Sustainability - Part 3Shading. Awnings, eaves, louvers, blinds are all types of shading applied to walls and windows. Eaves play a significant role in the passive
Dimitri HarakidasJun 9, 20202 min readNew BASIX Rules - A challenge?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