Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD)
Whether your company wants to create a 'green' development, reduce energy costs, improve resident comfort or simply comply with Government regulations, our multi-disciplinary team can assist you. Ark Resources staff have extensive expertise in sustainable design solutions for residential and commercial buildings, public infrastructure projects and land subdivisions.
We are accustomed to working in conjunction with all building design professionals including architects and building designers, engineers, landscape architects and town planners to select appropriate design strategies and can assist in the design and specification of systems, fittings and materials where appropriate.
We are experienced in preparing ESD reports for development submissions to Council and regularly appear at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) on sustainable design matters.
Our expertise covers the full range of sustainable design issues including:
- Building shell energy efficiency
- Natural and artificial lighting
- Hot water supply
- Heating, cooling and ventilation
- Appliances
- Energy supply options, including renewable energy
- Construction materials, fit-out and finishes
- Water sensitive urban design
- Efficient water use
- Waste minimisation techniques & strategies
ESD