Building codes
Alternative labels
Building certification
Technical report
Creating healthy places
Creating Healthy Places offers guidelines and strategies as to how the proposed Metro Tunnel Rail Stations may enliven the health of Melbourne’s residents and commuters.
Strategy
Queensland building plan 2017
Queensland is set to implement a new building plan that will bring massive changes to many elements of the construction industry.
Policy report
Green building policy case studies, New Mexico
First adopted in 2007, and most recently renewed in 2015, New Mexico’s Sustainable Building Tax Credit supports the greening of many building types across the state. Released in October, 2017, this case study captures the impacts of this landmark policy and highlights the context and people that helped to create and sustain this nation-leading green...
Policy report
AIBS policy - building regulatory reform in Australia
The Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) has released a new policy, outlining the key components required to modernise and harmonise Australia’s building regulations.
Report
Implementing sustainability in the built environment
This project analysed the role of building and planning policy and regulations in delivering sustainable buildings and cities. It reviews policy and best practice, analyses VCAT data and cases, and draws on focus group results.