WA R Codes NSW Housing SEPP / ADG Pilot open now

Sunlight analysis reports for planning approvals

The ArkiLume Sunlight Analysis Program: Ark Resources runs your analysis for you, using our sunlight modelling toolkit.

First 5 clients to sign up in September: 30% off your first project.

Pilot registrations are open now. Ark responds promptly, usually within one business day, to start your onboarding.

Register your interest in the pilot

By submitting this form, Ark Resources will use your name, email and company to contact you about ArkiLume and set up your account. See our full collection notice for details.

Overview

Introduction to ArkiLume

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Assessed against R-Codes / Housing SEPP/ADG
You provide the model, we run the analysis
Secure file storage
Run by Ark Resources
Prompt response, usually within one business day

Why it's required

Sunlight compliance isn't optional.

In NSW, the Housing SEPP and Apartment Design Guide require at least 70% of apartments to receive two hours of direct sunlight between 9am and 3pm on 21 June. In WA, the R-Codes require developments to demonstrate solar access to living areas and open space without unreasonably overshadowing neighbouring properties.

Ark runs the solar access compliance analysis using the ArkiLume toolkit, so your sunlight analysis report is accurate, defensible, and ready for submission with your planning application.

NSW · Housing SEPP / ADG

2 hrs
min. direct sunlight, 9am to 3pm
70%
of apartments must qualify
21 Jun
winter solstice, reference date

WA · R-Codes

Solar access to living areas and open space

No unreasonable overshadowing of neighbours

Why Ark

Built for accuracy. Run by Ark, start to finish.

Every aspect of the Program is built around the precision planning authorities require for solar access compliance.

Precision

Accurate solar access modelling

Sunlight hours calculated to the precision required for an IFC model solar analysis, and assessed against R-Codes (WA) and Housing SEPP / ADG (NSW) metrics.

Efficiency

One point of contact

One Ark contact manages your project end to end, from onboarding through to delivery, so nothing gets lost in the handoff.

Clarity

Professional outputs

Clear, formatted compliance reports designed to communicate results unambiguously to councils and design teams.

The program

From EOI to final report

The process, step by step.

1. Register Interest

Submit an EOI on this page

2. Onboarding

Ark sets up your account and briefs you on what's needed

3. Submit your model

Send Ark your IFC file

4. Analysis

Ark runs the sunlight analysis

5. Debrief

Ark walks you through how to read the results

6. Report delivered

Ark sends your final outputs

In practice

What early clients are seeing

"The speed and accuracy of ArkiLume have transformed the way we incorporate solar access analysis into our design process. By enabling informed decision-making earlier in the project lifecycle, it has improved productivity, streamlined workflows, and given our teams greater confidence in their design outcomes."

"The ability to upload an IFC model and quickly receive a comprehensive solar access report, detailed enough to support planning compliance submissions, has been a key factor in our successful adoption of ArkiLume."

Chris Hayton, PrincipalRothelowman

Get a quote

Tell us about your project

Pricing depends on project size. Reach out and Ark will come back to you quickly with a tailored quote, usually within one business day.

Now onboarding pilot clients. Questions? Contact us at arkilume@arkresources.com.au

Ready to start your sunlight analysis?

Register your interest and Ark will respond promptly to onboard you, brief you on what's needed, and run the analysis for you.