We prepare comprehensive ESD reports to meet council’s requirement. A significant and increasing number of councils require an ESD report (SDA, SMP& BESS report) 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
- BESS Assessment
- STORM Assessment & WSUD mark-up plans
- Recommendations & Advice
- List of sustainable initiatives (e.g. rainwater harvesting, renewable energy system, efficient lighting/appliances/HVAC system)
Northern Environmental Design 