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WWBWWB-Factsheet-Building-climate-ready-homes 2020 cover

South Australian Government

Version:  2020.  (Current)
This project aims to encourage building or retrofitting of homes that are climate-ready, by demonstrating.
Designing for Queensland's climate 2008 cover

Queensland Government

Version:  2008.  (Current)
The objective of the Smart and Sustainable Homes program is to demonstrate and promote the importance of investing in sustainable design and to increase the demand from owners, builders and developers for more sustainable development practices.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mold Web Course 2012 cover

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Version:  2012.  (Current)
Contains information on mold prevention and remediation.
Where We Build, What We Build: Planners 2020 cover

South Australian Government

Version:  2020.  (Current)
The Where We Build, What We Build project has developed a climate ready home specification that provides increased resilience against flood, bushfire and heat compared with traditional houses.
circular-economy-in-south-australias-built-environment 2022 cover

South Australian Government

Version:  2022.  (Current)
The purpose of this report is to summarise the circular economy opportunities for South Australia, based on a national and international review of current policies, approaches and case studies.
BUSHFIRE PROTECTION

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
Bushfires are a feature of the Australian environment. The impact of bushfire on life and property can be reduced with responsible preparation and bushfire management plans. Bushfire hazards exist not only in rural areas but also at the rural and urban interface, for example areas adjacent to parks, public reserves and golf courses.
ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCHEMES FOR BUILDINGS

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
There are a number of national environmental rating schemes in place in Australia that can be used to understand how efficiently a building is operating as well as measure and reduce its impact on the environment.
LIVING WALLS AND ROOFS

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
This TECHnote highlights design and construction issues for consideration and suggests suitable NATSPEC worksections for the documentation of living walls and roofs.
Weathertex Sustainable Design Trends Magazine 2021

Weathertex

Version:  Second Edition  (Current)
Our second edition of Sustainable Design Trends, this time for 2021.
NCC - BCA VOLUME ONE:ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROVISIONS

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
This TECHnote includes information useful in satisfying the NCC Energy efficiency provisions for Class 2 to 9 buildings. The NCC objective is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency. Operational energy is currently the focus of the NCC. Embodied energy may be considered in the future for sustainability controls.