The Eco-Design Toolbox is a compilation of building design and operational hints to help reduce the carbon footprint of a building. Download the whole document or just the sections that are relevant.
The Eco Toolbox is a helpful compilation of environmental design hints.
Eco-Design Toolbox: Free download of the complete document (1.9mb)
Or Download in two parts:
Eco-Design Toolbox Part1: Energy Management (1.2mb)
Eco-Design Toolbox Part2: Helpful Hints (1.1mb)
The subjects covered in the Eco-Design Toolbox:
- Designing buildings to the energy provisions as prescribed by the Building Code of Australia (BCA)
- How to measure a building’s energy and environmental performance
- Energy audits
- How to ensure that a new building project is energy efficient and environmentally friendly
- ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability
- Energy management plans (EMP)
- National greenhouse and energy reporting
- Simple and cost effective ways to save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- Passive design
- Shading windows and walls
- Energy efficient and environmentally friendly materials
- Windows and glazing systems
- Insulation
- Hot water systems
- Heating and cooling
- Lighting
- Minimising energy use
- Appliances
- Water use/reuse
- Building management systems
- Reducing, reusing and recycling waste
