Building a New Building

Future Proofing Your Building

Building a new Building

Thinking through energy efficiency issues for a new building is very important. The planning and design stage is the best time to maximise energy efficiency opportunities. Whether it is compliance with government regulation or future proofing a long term asset.

BASIX Certification

For homes, additions and multi units (in NSW) a Basix Certificate is required before a Development Application is issued. Obtaining a Basix Certificate means your design has met certain energy and water use objectives.

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Concept Development

The potential of a building to have good energy efficiency starts at the earliest concept sketch

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Section J Compliance

Building Code Compliance

When applying for a construction certificate you will need to show that you have complied with Energy Efficiency provisions of the Building Code of Australia (Section J).

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Green Star Rating

The Green Star rating scheme has become the accepted measure for communicating the ESD performance of a building. Contact Application Solutions at the beginning of the design process to make Green Star a value addition to the project.

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Energy Modeling

Energy modeling is the corner stone of energy efficient design. It can start by testing design options and progress to optimising the final design to achieve the required energy targets.

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Green Star Buildings

Green Star has become a default standard for the design of environmentally sustainable buildings. As it is... (read article)
Save Energy and Make Money

Imagine doing the right thing by the environment by investing in energy efficiency works and getting paid... (read article)
Which developments require a Section J Assessment?

All Class 2 to 9 buildings need to comply with section J. Class 2 buildings (multi units)... (read article)
Mandatory Disclosure is here! Commercial Building Disclosure

The Commercial Building Disclosure Scheme For a while it was called the Mandatory Disclosure of Energy Efficiency... (read article)
Add ESD Skills to the Management Team

All organisations are facing strategic issues around the "greening" of the world economy. Whether it is managing increasing energy costs, managing waste or preparing the organisation for the future; Application Solutions can partner with you to face these challenges.