Energy-efficient commercial developments are crucial for a positive environmental impact. Environmentally friendly buildings save money on energy bills, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and help owners and renters project an environmentally conscious image. Industry practitioners must maintain specific construction standards-compliant with the Building Code of Australia (BCA) technical requirements. Also, energy-efficient measures need to be considered while developing new constructions. This leads us to the BCA Section J report and JV3 Assessment for sustainability measurements of buildings. But, first, let's find out what sustainability of a building means. What Is Meant By Building Sustainability?In practice, achieving sustainability entails living in peace with nature, taking social, environmental, and economic factors into account when making decisions, and lowering our carbon footprint by less energy and water usage. Social sustainability is equally critical, and efforts to create a safe and healthy community are frequently linked to economic and environmental goals. What Are The Ways to Measure Building Sustainability?Buildings around the world use a lot of energy. Green Star, NABERS, JV3 Assessment, BASIX and DtS are the most common evaluation systems used in Australia to measure the sustainability performance of buildings, including energy performance. Industry professionals need to pick the correct evaluation tools to assess their buildings' sustainability performance. Each of these systems employs various evaluation techniques, including simulation-based or indicator-based evaluation, to evaluate different types of constructions. The Curious Case Of Large Boarding HousesThese evaluation systems assess the energy usage of different classes of buildings. The large boarding houses fall under the class 3 category of buildings. Initially, both BASIX and Section J were applicable for large boarding homes. However, with the new set of regulations, the Dept. of Planning has announced that no BASIX certification will be required for large boarding houses (Class 3 buildings effective from March 2022. These buildings will be assessed under the Building Code of Australia for energy efficiency, National Construction Code and Australian Standard AS/NZS 3500 for water efficiency. Therefore instead of BASIX or NatHERS, now BCA Section J Report will be applicable. So, what's exactly a large boarding house?
However, the alternative evaluation method is used upon meeting only the first criterion for these boarding houses. Furthermore, buildings that comprise mainly serviced apartments are not qualified for an alternative assessment. Also, a BASIX assessment will be conducted for small boarding houses accommodating 12 people or less. Professional building experts have extensive experience in preparing BASIX certificates and Section J report for projects, large and small. Contact the BASIX consultants for a cost-effective energy assessment service today! What Is A BCA Section J Report?
However, if your project design cannot conform to these high requirements, or if you want to change any aspects of the building's design to make it more cost-effective and aesthetically pleasing, you can use the JV3 assessment technique. What Is A JV3 Assessment Method?The JV3 Assessment is an evaluation approach for non-residential buildings that compares new buildings' overall estimated energy usage to a reference building, considering climate and location. Using particular computer software with acceptance criteria and completing relevant tests, a JV3 approach entails generating a 3D model of the building with the precise location, orientation, and climatic information of the surroundings. A Section J consultant will require the following information.
ConclusionThe building sustainability concept emphasises living in harmony with nature while retaining comfort and efficiency. With some effort on our side, we can plan our lives without squandering natural resources or harming the environment.
Therefore, it is necessary to get your building certified by sustainability assessors to ensure proper usage of non-renewable resources. Get your building plan verified by the experienced and professional Section J consultants ASAP!
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