Buildings
Technical report
Urban environment related mitigation benefits and co-benefits of policies, practices and actions for enhancing mitigation ambition and options for supporting their implementation
This updated technical paper compiles information on mitigation benefits and co- benefits of policies, practices and actions for enhancing mitigation ambition in urban environments. It also includes examples of options for supporting the implementation of these policies, practices and actions. The paper is based on presentations and discussions that took place at the technical expert...
Report
Non-conforming building products - interim report: aluminium composite cladding
This interim report outlines the concerns that the non-compliant use of cladding is widespread and that there have been extensive delays in developing and implementing policies to address non-compliance and non-conformity in the building industry.
Presentation
Smart energy policy
Slide presentation about smart energy policy for environment, security and efficiency. The presentation discusses economic signals, performance standards and support for research and development.
Guide
Better apartment living: buyers and renters guide
This guide contains a number of tips to assist Victorians who are considering renting or buying an apartment, particularly off-the-plan.
Guide
Sustainability and building information modelling (BIM)
This note introduces readers to some of the current environmental analysis tools available within Building Information Modelling (BIM) software packages.