Built to Perform: An Industry Led Pathway to a Zero Carbon Ready Building Code, prepared by the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) and ClimateWorks Australia, calls for a ‘Zero Carbon Ready’ building code. Improved energy performance of buildings presents a win-win-win opportunity, reducing stress on the electricity network, offering bill savings, supporting a least-cost
What does NET Zero mean for the building industry? As the world moves towards more eco-friendly and energy-efficient construction solutions, the Green Home concept is gaining momentum for its ability to reduce impact on the environment as well as save money for the home’s occupants through lower consumption of energy. In step with global trends,
Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction is being seen as a game-changing tool for architects, especially given the multiple benefits from an environmental perspective. A proven green construction technology, ICF provides energy efficiency, durability, reduced carbon footprint and sustainability. The Prince’s Terrace project was recently awarded the first ‘6 Star Green Star in Residential Design’ by
A new federally-funded collaborative research study led by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) reveals that sustainable homes are easier to sell than properties without any sustainability features. The comprehensive research project by QUT, conducted in collaboration with PRDnationwide, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Germany and other industry partners, tracked 215 homes sold multiple times between 2004
A new research study has revealed that energy efficient homes attract a premium in sale price and rent in the market. This finding is a clear signal to builders and owners to adopt energy efficiency measures in their properties and reduce carbon emissions. It has also brought into focus the need to implement a mandatory
Architects and designers prefer to use Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) for their multiple advantages such as reduced build time, labour savings and thermal efficiency. However, the acoustic properties of the building material are often overlooked or ignored. It’s the acoustic components that reduce sound in a building structure, keeping noise pollution at bay while enhancing
We are becoming more aware that poor indoor quality in homes could be a major contributing factor to millions of reported mild to serious health problems each year such as insomnia, depression, fatigue, allergic reactions and fevers. The stress from health problems and noise pollution that are related to poor indoor air quality can be
Properties with seven-star energy efficiency ratings are selling for a premium of almost 10 per cent compared with a typical three-star property, according to a new study involving the University of Melbourne’s Thrive Research Hub. Using sales data from the ACT – Australia’s only jurisdiction with mandatory energy efficiency disclosure legislation – over five years
The booming construction industry is heading towards a possible shortage of labour and traditional building materials. In addition to a critical shortage of skilled labour, the industry could also be facing a problem in the supply of building materials such as timber, bricks and steel. The current building boom is triggered by an expanding population;
The Prince’s Terrace project in Adelaide has officially received the prestigious 6 Star Green Star ‘As Built’ accreditation from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA). The project had already achieved the residential design Green Star rating upon completion in December 2017. With the latest accreditation, the development becomes the highest rated Green Star project
