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BASIX

BASIX is the Building Sustainability Index. It is a web-based planning tool designed to assess the potential performance of new homes against a range of sustainability indices: Landscape, Stormwater, Water, Thermal Comfort and Energy.

Website: www.basix.nsw.gov.au

Ecospecifier

Provides a comprehensive appraisal of the sustainability of products used in the construction and occupation of buildings.

Website: www.ecospecifier.org

Greenstar

Sustainability rating tool for Office Design, Office As-Built, Office Interiors and Office Asset.

Website: www.gbcaus.org

Hazardous Waste

Resource NSW works with Councils to provide drop-off centres for old or leftover chemicals around the home. Weekend drop off centres have been organised throughout Sydney.

Website: www.resource.nsw.gov.au/cleanout

Australian Building Greenhouse Rating Scheme

Provides a national approach to benchmarking the greenhouse performance of buildings and tenancies. A higher star rated building is attractive to tenants and investors due to its lower operating costs.

Website: www.abgr.com.au

National Australian Built Environment Rating System

A comprehensive built environment, performance-based rating system that measures an existing building's overall environmental performance during operation.

Website: www.deh.gov.au/settlements/industry/construction/nabers

NSW Office of Environment & Heritage

Website: www.environment.nsw.gov.au

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Last Updated: Thursday 18 August, 2011

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