Lighting

An efficient lighting design first uses natural light, followed by well-considered lighting plans.

The amount of energy used by artificial lighting can be reduced by:

• using natural lighting
• installing energy-efficient lights (e.g. LED or fluorescent lighting), especially in high-use rooms, such as bedrooms, living areas and hallways
• installing dedicated light fittings, which ensure that the lamp cannot be replaced with a less efficient type

For single dwellings, BASIX does not require any inputs for artificial lighting, as BASIX sets a minimum requirement for energy-efficient lighting.

For common areas in multi-dwelling developments, BASIX requires information on the lighting system installed in each space, including: 

• system type (e.g. LED)
• efficiency measure (e.g. time control, motion sensors, daylight sensors)
• lighting control system or Building Management System (BMS) – Yes/No

Refer to common area lighting for further information.