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BASIX and NatHERS for Class 2 Buildings: A 2026 Compliance Checklist for NSW Apartment Developers

For apartment developers in New South Wales, the BASIX certificate is not a formality — it is a design constraint that shapes orientation, glazing, servicing, and budget from the earliest sketch desig...

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Aug 7, 2026

Registered Design Practitioner vs Architect: Who Can Design Class 2 Buildings in NSW?

Registered Design Practitioner vs Architect: Who Can Design Class 2 Buildings in NSW? By Franz Phan, Registered Design Practitioner (NSW) and Senior Planning Consultant, giantA Pty Ltd Published: July...

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Jul 27, 2026

Design and Building Practitioners Act 2021: What Apartment Developers Must Know

Design and Building Practitioners Act 2021: What Apartment Developers Must Know Author: Franz Phan, Registered Design Practitioner (Class 2 Medium-Rise), giantA Pty Ltd Published: July 2026 Reading ti...

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Jul 24, 2026

Class 2 Apartment Building Design NSW 2026: DBP Act Compliance Guide for Developers & Architects

Class 2 Apartment Building Design NSW 2026: DBP Act Compliance Guide for Developers Architects Author: Franz Phan, Senior Planning Consultant, giantA Pty Ltd Published: July 16, 2026 Reading Time: 14 ...

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Jul 15, 2026