Useful links
Building, design and sustainabilityThis links page lists a range of information sources on many of the hazards and issues raised in the DIY Safe campaign. Annotations are provide to assist you to access the information you need. The list is not exhaustive.
Building, design and sustainability
Archicentre is the building advisory service of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. It provides information and advice on the design of home renovations, a home inspection company and a leading authority on building construction. This site is an on-line resource centre for buying, building and renovating information.
The Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources (DIPNR) drives, coordinates and streamlines land-use and transport planning, infrastructure development and natural resource management in New South Wales.
BASIX is a web-based planning tool that measures the potential performance of new residential dwellings against sustainability indices. BASIX ensures each dwelling design meets the NSW Government's targets of 40% reduction in water consumption and 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, compared with the average home. The greenhouse target will increase to 40% from July 2006. Each development application for a residential dwelling must be submitted with a BASIX Certificate.
This department promotes the sustainable, safe, reliable and affordable supply and use of energy and urban water in NSW. The site has some handy information for home owners, builders and renovators.
This site provides a booklet of information about designing and building a child safe home.
This booklet provides householders, homeowners and renovators with balanced information and health advice about air pollutants that may be found inside the home.
The Australian Government Department of the Environment and Heritage (DEH) develops and implements national policy, programs and legislation to protect and conserve Australia's natural environment and cultural heritage. The web link provides specific information about air quality in the home, identifying potential hazards and providing research information and fact sheets.