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Integreco Consulting is proud to have been associated with the substantial sustainability outcomes of this unique north Queensland home, place lightly and almost unobtrusively within the Cape Tribulation rainforest reserve. This award worthy architectural design by m3architecture, was recently commended in the ‘Sustainability’ category of the Houses Awards...read more
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Government and private sector asset owners require major contractors and developers to meet national and international best practice sustainability performance benchmarks and standards. Meeting Australia’s construction and infrastructure requirements in a cost-effective and sustainable manner is not possible without significantly raising the sustainability knowledge and competencies across the entire supply chain......read more
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A lack of clear information around which sustainability features are most important and add most value to a property is a major roadblock to the delivery of sustainable housing in Australia, a new research paper has found...read more
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At its best our built environment can inspire us, so why does it often depress? Beauty is a natural complement to simplicity and efficiency, but the concept jars with our technocratic understanding of sustainability. Buildings must fulfil their function, but to inspire us a building...read more
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There is no doubt that glass is an essential component of building facades, and it’s very good at doing certain things, such as letting daylight and solar radiation in and keeping wind and rain out. However, conventional glass performs terribly when it comes to controlling heat gain and loss and keeping bodies comfortable...read more
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Outdoor green walls in heatwave-prone, polluted environments could be increasing pollution in office buildings and affecting worker health, new research from the University of York has found. Concentrations of ultrafine particles – which are a health concern as they can....read more
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Cars and trucks are causing billions of dollars in congestion, health impacts and environmental damage, a new report released today (Wednesday) by the Australian Council of Learned Academies has warned. The body, which comprises the Australian Academy...read more
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BASIX and Beyond – Suitable for all developers, builders, architects, designers, project managers, consultants and council officers involved in residential construction especially multi-unit development.
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Written by David Baggs and other thirty-four of Australia's world leading thinkers and practitioners of sustainable design and building. This book will equip you with the knowledge to achieve the best when selecting the right materials... read more
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