Constructing a residential property today is more than bricks and mortar. BASIX or Building Sustainability Index is a scheme introduced by the government of New South Wales, Australia in 2004 to regulate the energy efficiency of residential buildings. In essence to ensure new homes use less water and energy. With this in mind Saki Architects and Daniel from CDC set out to meet and accomplish the mandatory performance.

To make this task easier all Alspec® systems not only have the ability to be double glazed but have also been WERS (Window Energy Rating Scheme) tested and are available online www.wers.net

So accessing vital U-Values and SHGC’s (Solar Heat Gain Coefficients) could not be easier. All that was left was choosing the correct product for the necessary location on the building.

This home is an incredible example of the vast product offer available to the Architect, Designer, Owner – builder from Alspec®.

Architect: Saki
Builder/fabricator: Commercial Domestic Construction
Finish: Anodic Natural Matt anodising 
Systems used: Alspec® AS85 Awnings Double Glazed, LV117 Fixed Louvre Blade, Solar Control F57

Alspec Products Used:
ProGlide® High Performance Sliding Door
ecoFRAMEplus 101.6mm Centre Pocket Double Glazed Framing
Hawkesbury® Commercial Multi-Fold Door
Fixed Louvre