Sustainability Action Plan
Making a positive impact on the Built Environment.
We acknowledge as Architects that we have an ethical responsibility to reduce our impact and educate our clients in the process as we acknowledge the Climate Emergency we face globally.
This plan aligns with the NSW Government’s State of the Environment 2021 Plan Net Zero Plan Stage 1 : 2020-2030
The NSW Government has an objective to achieve a 50% reduction in emissions on 2005 levels by 2030.
NSW Greenhouse gas emissions in 2018-2019 were 16.9 tonnes of carbon dioxide per capita.
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Car use (34%)
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Water Heating ( 16% )
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Electricity / other ( 50% )
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Electric Vehicle strategy
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Waste and Sustainable materials strategy - Transition to a Circular Economy
Site Analysis
Reduce cut and fill
Consider and retain existing biodiversity
Map solar pathway and local breezes
Assess retention of building fabric
Concept Design
Retain existing structures and fabric
Passive Solar Design - North Orientation
Layout to consider Biophilia impacts
Design Development
Measure and minimise embodied energy
Use recycled/ reclaimed materials
Consider the de-materialisation of materials -
Complete NATHERS / BASIX to achieve the highest rating possible
Ensure that any active heating and cooling is all Electric and Carbon positive through the inclusion of Rooftop Solar and Battery storage, allow for EV charging
Use Heat Pumps with Solar Hot Water
Construction
Ensure the building is constructed to be air tight with condensation management
Ensure site waste is recycled
Ensure materials installed as per specification
Ensure Post Occupancy evaluation is measured at the one year post occupation mark
Collaboration
Continue to collaborate with Industry Leaders to solve the problems together with a Systems based approach.
Continue to listen, learn and share openly.
Resources
Australian Building Sustainability Association>
