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Basix & BCA | Basix | Basix key points | Sustainable housing features
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Examples of sustainable housing features:

  • Rainwater tanks, plumbed to toilet, garden and/or laundry

  • Efficient (3A-5A) showerheads, toilets, tap fittings

  • Use of indigenous garden species

  • Grey water system where appropriate

  • Solar, heat pump or high efficiency gas hot water systems

  • Efficient pool heating and pumps

  • Good solar orientation

  • Cross ventilation

  • Insulation

  • External shading

  • Performance glazing for large glazed areas and/or poorly oriented areas

  • Ceiling fans, evaporative coolers or high efficiency air conditioning

  • Energy efficient lighting

  • Alternative energy systems such as photovoltaics.

BASIX assistance is available on the Help Line on 1300 650 908 plus Help Notes and easy-touse tutorials on the BASIX website

Basix & BCA | Basix | Basix key points | Sustainable housing features
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