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Embodied Carbon Reporting in NSW 2026: How the March Technical Note and NABERS Tool Change Your DA Process

From 1 October 2023, every new residential development application in NSW has been required to report embodied carbon emissions through the BASIX Materials Index. Non-residential developments face a p...

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Sep 1, 2026

Granny Flat Energy Compliance NSW 2026: BASIX, NatHERS and Cost-Saving Strategies for Secondary Dwellings

Introduction Every secondary dwelling in NSW — whether a 45m² studio or a 60m² self-contained granny flat — must obtain a BASIX certificate before a Development Application or Complying Development Ce...

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Aug 25, 2026

BASIX Solar PV and Battery Storage NSW 2026: Energy Compliance and the Emergency Backstop

Introduction: Solar PV Is Now Central to BASIX Energy Compliance When BASIX first launched in 2004, a rainwater tank and a solar hot water system were enough to sail through compliance. Two decades la...

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Aug 22, 2026

NCC Energy Efficiency Freeze Until 2029: What It Means for NSW BASIX Compliance and Your Building Project

Author: Franz Phan, Senior Planning Consultant, giantA Pty Ltd (15+ years experience in NSW residential and multi-unit development) Introduction: Why the NCC Freeze Matters for NSW Builders and Homeow...

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Aug 16, 2026

Thermal Bridging in NSW BASIX 2026: How to Eliminate Cold Bridges and Meet 7-Star NatHERS Requirements

Author: Franz Phan, Senior Planning Consultant, giantA Pty Ltd (15+ years experience in NSW residential development) Published: 2026-08-07 What Is Thermal Bridging and Why Does It Matter for BASIX Com...

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Aug 7, 2026

BASIX Requirements for Granny Flats in NSW 2026: Water, Energy & Thermal Compliance Guide

BASIX Requirements for Granny Flats in NSW 2026: Water, Energy & Thermal Compliance Guide With Sydneys housing affordability crisis deepening and the NSW Government pushing for 377,000 new homes by 20...

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Jul 22, 2026

BASIX Solar PV & Battery Storage NSW 2026: Maximise Your Energy Score & Slash Bills

BASIX Solar PV Battery Storage NSW 2026: How Much Can You Save? Quick Answer: Solar PV and battery storage are the highest-impact measures for maximising your BASIX energy score in NSW 2026. A 6.6kW s...

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Jul 13, 2026

BASIX Passive House Standard NSW 2026

BASIX Passive House Standard NSW 2026: Complete Guide to Energy-Efficient Home Design Author: Franz Phan, Senior Planning Consultant, giantA Pty Ltd Published: July 12, 2026 Reading Time: 12 minutes -...

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Jul 11, 2026

BASIX Tool Upgrades May 2026: What's New for NSW Homeowners & Builders

BASIX Tool Upgrades May 2026: What's New for NSW Homeowners Builders Quick Answer (40-60 words): On 1 May 2026, the NSW Planning Portal released major BASIX tool upgrades expanding functionality, incr...

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Jul 10, 2026

BASIX Passive House Standard NSW 2026: Complete Guide to Energy-Efficient Home Design

BASIX Passive House Standard NSW 2026: Complete Guide to Energy-Efficient Home Design Author: Franz Phan, Senior Planning Consultant, giantA Pty Ltd Published: July 08, 2026 Reading Time: 12 minutes -...

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Jul 7, 2026

BASIX MVHR & Air Tightness NSW 2026: Complete Guide to Ventilation and Thermal Performance

BASIX MVHR Air Tightness NSW 2026: Complete Guide to Ventilation and Thermal Performance Quick Answer (40-60 words): BASIX requires mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) for airtight homes ...

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Jul 7, 2026