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Sustainability Directory: Communities and Organisations dealing with Residential Design
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Communities and Organisations dealing with Residential Design
Business and community group who deal directly or partly with the issues and solutions surrounding sustainability, residential design and use, and the built environment.Links categorised by region...
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The Centre for Subtropical Design of the Queensland University of Technology supports high quality planning, design and development that complements the collective view of the subtropical lifestyle. Our activities reflect the diverse and evolving nature of and interest in subtropical design. Activities conducted by the Centre include: Research, Community Engagement, Demonstration Projects, and other Activities.
http://www.subtropicaldesign.bee.qut.edu.au/activities.html
Michael Mobbs works with private and public sector developers and their project teams to design, specify, obtain approvals and founding for sustainable projects. He has held an interest in sustainable design for over 20 years, advising about technology, design, environmental law and policy to government, the private sector and community groups. His website provides links to related sites featuring more information.
http://www.sustainablehouse.com.au/
EnvrioDevelopment is a scientifically-based branding system designed to make it easier for purchasers to recognise and, thereby, select more environmentally sustainable homes and lifestyles. The site features the following subcategories: What is EnviroDevelopment?, Standards, Licensing, Inspiration & Information, Directory of EnvrioDevleopments, Downloads, Partners & Supporters, FAQ’s, News Centre, Contact Us, Site map, Advanced Search.
http://www.envirodevelopment.com.au/
‘Bellis’’ is an ordinary rather elderly Queenslander house which has been retrofitted for sustainability by its owners, who were rather startled to learn that they had become suburban pioneers. A navigation bar at the top of the pages helps to get to the main areas of the site which are Blog, Podcast, Garden, Sustainability, Random_rants, and Links.
http://web.mac.com/bellis_brisbane/iWeb/Bellis/home.html
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA - Queensland) is an organisation focused on the representation of Queensland's development industry. The website of their Queensland body features a section on their sustainable development initiatives, a News & Media section which includes publications, and an events section.
http://www.udiaqld.com.au/
Website of the Alternative Technology Association (ATA), promoting energy saving & conservation to households. The website features tips and information on Green living (energy saving, water saving, renewable energy, greywater systems, rebates), Quick Links, Publications, Members and a Webshop. ATA is Australia’s leading not-for-profit organization in regards to promoting sustainable technology and presenting community issues.
http://ata.org.au/green-living
The Australian Property Council champion their large, nation-wide member base's interests and issues in the property sector. The website includes an Events and Services which houses Bookshop, Research and magazine (Property Australia) subsections. Other material resources sections include Resources and Media which includes media releases.
http://www.propertyoz.com.au/
Section of the CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) Manufacturing & Materials Technology website, featuring their core capabilities in the field of built environment. Providing engineering knowledge and computational techniques for analysing and modelling whole-of-life performance of infrastructure systems, aiming to use an integrated and holistic approach for economic efficient and ecological sustainable solutions.
http://www.cmit.csiro.au/brochures/core/sbe/
Building Sustainability Assessments (BSA) is an accredited member of the Association of Building Sustainability Assessors (ABSA), based in Newcastle NSW Australia. BSA provide a range of services to builders, developers, architects, building designers and home owners across NSW Australia to meet the regulatory controls for buildings.
http://www.buildingsustainability.net.au/
UDIA National is a federation of five state associations which focus on improvement of the urban development industry. The website includes a News and Information section which houses media releases. Site navigation also allows access to the UDIA websites for individual Australian states.
http://www.udia.com.au/html/default.cfm
Sustainable Housing in Europe is a demonstration project funded by the European Commission under the 5th Framework Programme "Research and Development", programme on "Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development", Key Action 4 "City of tomorrow and cultural heritage". The project, coordinated by Federabitazione Europe (Italy), association of Confcooperative, started on March 2003 and will end on February 2008. The website provides a project presentation, news, contacts, partners and downloads area.
http://www.she.coop/english/index_eng.asp
Five E's Unlimited is operated as a sole-proprietorship in doing its business of consulting in sustainable development in America. Introduction in the topic of Sustainable Building Design, including approach taken by the Five E’s and experience of the Five E’s in Green Residential Building, and links to Sustainable Residential Development and Sustainable Sub-Division Design.
http://www.eeeee.net/sustainable_design.htm
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