We prepare comprehensive ESD reports to meet council’s requirement. A significant and increasing number of councils require an ESD report / ESD management plan/ SMP/Sustainable Design Statement with new developments, prior to granting planning permit approval.
Majority of our ESD report include:
- Design Response to 10 Key Sustainability Criteria:
- Indoor Environment Quality
- Energy
- Water Resources
- Stormwater Treatment
- Building Materials
- Transport
- Waste Management
- Urban Ecology
- Innovation/ESD Excellence
- Ongoing Building & Site Management
- STEPS Assessment or SDS Assessment
- STORM Assessment
- Recommendations & Advice
- List of sustainable initiatives (E.g Rain water harvesting, renewable energy system, efficient lighting/appliances/HVAC system)