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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 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 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

BASIX Materials Index NSW 2026: Complete Guide to Embodied Emissions Compliance

BASIX Materials Index NSW 2026: How Do Embodied Emissions Affect Your Build? Quick Answer: The BASIX Materials Index is a mandatory requirement for all new residential developments in NSW that calcula...

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Jul 2, 2026

BASIX Requirements NSW 2026: Complete Guide for Homeowners & Builders | giantA

Architecture project by giantA Pty Ltd - BASIX compliance, sustainability, energy efficiency NSW. Contact: +61 488 880 787 !DOCTYPE html> BASIX Requirements NSW 2026: Complete Guide for Homeowners Bui...

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Jun 30, 2026