Design & construction

Around 25% of Australia's total greenhouse gas emissions are a result of energy demand from buildings. Commercial buildings alone are responsible for 10% of greenhouse emissions and this figure is growing at 1.9% per annum.

• Building sustainable homes with the new 5 Star Standard

  New homes must incorporate certain environmental features to meet the 5 Star Standard.

• Environmentally sustainable design for commercial buildings

  Approximately 70% of a building's environmental impacts are 'locked in' during the design stage of the development.

• Find an accredited thermal performance assessor

  New dwellings which require a planning permit should be rated by an accredited assessor.