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Latest News AccuRATE V1.1.3.0 The latest version of 2nd Gen BTP Assessment tools has been released. DoP agree to a new Pilot to commence early February 2007. BASIX (DIY) Review ABSA instrumental in securing DoP DIY Sustainability Tool - DoP Review...not independent but a starting point Visit the ABSA Site for further details. DIY found to lower the standard of Residential Building BTP in NSW - varies between 200% to 400% below Simulation Method when compared with NatHERS and far more variation expected to AccuRATE.
| ESD TechnologiesTechnologies are continuously evolving. The range of solutions, and the effectiveness of the environmental performance of these systems continues to improve. Each architectural project then builds on the achievements of the precedents. This section briefly outlines:-
OverviewTranslating good ideas and intentions into real projects operating in the real world depends on application of practical technologies.The usual development industry response is to utilise conventional development techniques and attach to these one or two 'cute' technologies. The driving force in this approach is the expectation that the consumer will not accept 'radical' developments where the environmental principles are applied to the best practice standards of the time. That is not the experience of this architectural practice particularly in remote rural sites locally and in developing countries within Asia. Here ESD principles have been adopted as have shown economic benefits from inception.
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