strategic planning
project: local government planning for sustainable buildings guide
client: Municipal Association of Victoria with Sustainable Built Environments
description of project
The Local Government Planning for Sustainable Buildings Guide is an award winning, leading practice planning implementation toolkit for Councils to embrace planning systems and principles for the pursuit of sustainable buildings in a 'bottom up' approach. It addresses the gap in the existing planning policy framework that sees numerous Council's attempting to encourage greater ESD standards in private development without the necessary policy support. As such, arguing the case for sustainability is made more difficult, particularly to permit applicants and external decision makers such as VCAT.
Globally, buildings are responsible for approximately:
• 30% of the raw materials consumed • 12% of land use • 25% of solid waste
• 42% of energy used • 40% of atmospheric emissions • 13% of other releases
• 25% of water used • 20% of water effluent
Through research and consultation the project identifies the opportunities within the planning system where sustainable building design matters can and should be considered. This is informed by the team's understanding of the Building Code of Australia's shortcomings and ensuring that the planning systems works as a complementary legislative framework. The guide incorporates draft state and local policies for sustainable buildings which provide the basis for discussions and negotiations between local and state government.
This project delivers to Local Government a step by step guide to introducing sustainability considerations into the planning processes and the policy framework.
It provides supportive information on:
• how to make buildings more sustainable • the role of local government
• organisational structures and systems • sustainability assessment tools
• goal setting and targets • a sample sustainability assessment framework
• planning scheme implementation
The project team worked closely with the Municipal Association of Victoria's ESD Advocacy Group and the Council Alliance for a Sustainable Built Environment to harness the knowledge and experiences of numerous Victorian Councils, thus informing the processes, policies and recommendations contained with The Guide. The Guide is presented as an interactive PDF, a first of its kind in the planning industry, which is widely available online ensuring easy access to all municipalities across Victoria. It is dynamic document that can be modified over time to keep pace with changes in planning and building systems. Furthermore it is supported by a series of downloadable sample documents which Councils can tailor to suit their needs.
The project received the Environment Award at the PIA Victorian Division Awards 2010in recognition of its comprehensive coverage of building sustainability issues and the significant positive impact it will have in reducing the environmental impact of buildings.
Click here to view the online guide.
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local government planning for sustainable buildings guide |
strategic planning
project: local government planning for sustainable buildings guide
client: Municipal Association of Victoria with Sustainable Built Environments
description of project
The Local Government Planning for Sustainable Buildings Guide is an award winning, leading practice planning implementation toolkit for Councils to embrace planning systems and principles for the pursuit of sustainable buildings in a 'bottom up' approach. It addresses the gap in the existing planning policy framework that sees numerous Council's attempting to encourage greater ESD standards in private development without the necessary policy support. As such, arguing the case for sustainability is made more difficult, particularly to permit applicants and external decision makers such as VCAT.
Globally, buildings are responsible for approximately:
• 30% of the raw materials consumed • 12% of land use
• 25% of solid waste • 42% of energy used
• 40% of atmospheric emissions • 13% of other releases
• 25% of water used • 20% of water effluent
Through research and consultation the project identifies the opportunities within the planning system where sustainable building design matters can and should be considered. This is informed by the team's understanding of the Building Code of Australia's shortcomings and ensuring that the planning systems works as a complementary legislative framework. The guide incorporates draft state and local policies for sustainable buildings which provide the basis for discussions and negotiations between local and state government.
This project delivers to Local Government a step by step guide to introducing sustainability considerations into the planning processes and the policy framework. It provides supportive information on:
• how to make buildings more sustainable • the role of local government
• organisational structures and systems • sustainability assessment tools
• goal setting and targets • a sample sustainability assessment framework
• planning scheme implementation
The project team worked closely with the Municipal Association of Victoria's ESD Advocacy Group and the Council Alliance for a Sustainable Built Environment to harness the knowledge and experiences of numerous Victorian Councils, thus informing the processes, policies and recommendations contained with The Guide. The Guide is presented as an interactive PDF, a first of its kind in the planning industry, which is widely available online ensuring easy access to all municipalities across Victoria. It is dynamic document that can be modified over time to keep pace with changes in planning and building systems. Furthermore it is supported by a series of downloadable sample documents which Councils can tailor to suit their needs.
The project received the Environment Award at the PIA Victorian Division Awards 2010in recognition of its comprehensive coverage of building sustainability issues and the significant positive impact it will have in reducing the environmental impact of buildings.
Click here to view the online guide.
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