Assisting in the design of new homes, extensions, dual occupancy and multi-unit developments, commercial concepts & master plans, ENV Design promotes the incorporation of efficient planning, sustainable design strategies and whole-of-site design thinking to help make the best use of your whole site.
ESD CONSULTING
‘ESD’ refers to ‘Environmentally Sustainable Design’. In addition to our usual custom design services we offer flexible/as needed consultation, reporting and design review service where we can both ‘add value’ to your project development and help to streamline necessary approval applications.
BASIX CERTIFICATES (NSW)
Basix, or building sustainability index, is a NSW Government planning measure to reduce household electricity and water use by setting minimum sustainability targets for new and renovated homes. Basix identifies design features that will affect the likely level of thermal comfort and water and energy use per household such as location, building size, orientation and construction type, landscaping and fixtures. It sets minimum targets that must be achieved before a Basix certificate can be generated, and then submitted as part of a development application or application for complying development. Water and energy use affects everyone and Basix will continue to lead the way in lowering household energy and water use and costs. What is a BASIX certificate?
The assessment is undertaken using the BASIX online tool, and is usually completed by an ESD consultant. The commitments made on the BASIX certificate will form part of the conditions of consent issued by the development approval authority. Any changes to these commitments (e.g. change in the size of the water tanks) will need to be reassessed to ensure compliance is still being met.
Single Dwelling from $280
Please note, these prices are subject to confirmation upon receiving the architectural plans and do not include GST.
STATement of enironmental effectS (report) (NSW)
A Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) describes the environmental impacts of a development proposal and explains how you will minimise these impacts. The statement includes written information about your proposal that cannot be readily shown on your plans and drawings. Planning legislation requires a SEE for all development applications in NSW (except for designated development)
Single Dwelling from $390
Please note, these prices are subject to confirmation upon receiving the architectural plans and do not include GST.
DETAILED ‘FIRST PRINCIPLES’ ESD DESIGN Review & OPTIONS REPORT OF ADDITIONAL ESD IMPROVEMENTS.
Includes a markup of Drawings and Specifications and a report of project specific suggestions. Depending upon the extent of documents supplied and specific project needs a review includes:
First principles and functional planning review to see if there are opportunities to achieve more efficient results with less material use and more efficient use of space.
Areas for consideration and investigation with regards to insulation, condensation and thermal bridging (potential weak points and opportunities and areas equiring further detailing/consideration)
Review of details and specifications and engineering drawings for possible discrepancies and areas for consideration for improved ESD outcomes.
Drawings and documents marked up by hand and returned by email accompanied by project specific report of further ESD ideas, initiatives, materials and products that may be considered for incorporation in your project, for discussion with your Building Designer or Architect.
Single Dwelling starting at $930 + gst
Email Stephen@envdesign.com.au to organise an ESD Opportunities review.