What can Scorecard do for builders and architects?
The Victorian Residential Efficiency Scorecard is a government-backed, trustworthy way to show the energy efficiency of the homes you design and build.
New research finds sustainability knowledge now fundamental to business success
New research published today by the Supply Chain Sustainability School of Australia has revealed a significant jump in the importance of sustainability knowledge for property, construction and infrastructure businesses, with 63 percent of respondents reporting that it has become more important over the past twelve months; up 11 percentage points from last year. These findings
Built to Perform: An Industry Led Pathway to a Zero Carbon Ready Building Code
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
NET Zero and the building industry
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,
Why ICF is a game changer for architects
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
Green homes sell faster, shows new research
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
Buyers and renters prefer energy efficient properties
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
The acoustic advantages of Insulated Concrete Forms
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
Choosing ICF could improve the air flow and living quality of your home
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
People want energy-efficient homes, and they’re willing to pay more
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