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A sustainable building is a structure that uses minimal natural resources to both construct and operate.
Sustainable buildings help to reduce wastage of natural resources and carbon emissions over the life cycle of the building by increasing the efficiency with which sites use energy, water and materials.
Ultimately, a sustainable building provides a healthier environment for occupancy comfort and wellbeing, whilst running at maximum cost efficiency and reducing the impact on the environment.
The Building Code of Australia ensures that all new buildings and dwellings in Australia must comply with mandatory legislation to improve environmental sustainability and efficiency, however the Australian government has a long way to go to ensure that all new buildings maintain optimal sustainability.
Developer
As a developer, building sustainable structures means overall better economic return through improved asset value and profits relating to greener buildings. Many developers/building owners use the star rating systems to market their particular brand name in association with being environmentally focused and friendly.
Architect
As an architect, designing modern, sustainable buildings shows clients that you are both adaptable and innovative with environmentally focused designs, which clients desire more than ever.
Builder
Through sustainable construction, builders are able to competitively market their brand with an eco-friendly focus, providing clients with comfortable, efficient, cost effective buildings that will pass the test of time.
The environmental benefits of sustainable construction include improved air and water quality, enhancing and protecting biodiversity and the ecosystem. These eco-friendly buildings conserve and restore natural resources, by providing less green house gas emissions and reducing our carbon footprint.
Sustainable buildings have increased economic benefits including reduced operating costs, improved occupant productivity, enhanced asset value and increased profits.
Further to the environmental and economic benefits, the social benefits of sustainable building include enhanced occupant health and comfort, improved indoor air quality as well as minimising the strain on local utility infrastructure.
The initial outlay of going green maybe a little higher initially, however this more than compensates for the selling price, future value of the building and cost savings in maintaining and running an environmentally efficient building.
Renyi sustainable building consultants offer:
Renyi, engineering consultants for sustainable buildings in Sydney, provides engineering solutions to optimise building thermal performance and quantify design performances to provide better clarity of design.
Here are some of the services that we provide:
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Sustainable code compliance is a mandatory requirement whereby all building construction needs to achieve minimum energy and water saving targets as legislated by the building codes of Australia. Did you know that there are 6 types of Sustainable Code Compliances in Australia? They include:
BCA Section J – Building Code Australia – a code which makes it mandatory for all buildings to be ‘Energy Efficient’.
Green Star – a voluntary rating system for sustainable building designs in Australia that aims to improve environmental efficiency in buildings.
NABERS – a mandatory national rating system, which measures the environmental performance of buildings through their energy, water usage, waste management and indoor environmental quality.
BASIX – a mandatory measurement tool in NSW, which ensures that residential dwellings are meeting efficient water and energy usage.
NatHERS – a national framework that uses a 10 star rating to determine the level of thermal performance in Australia.
NFRC THERM & WINDOWS, Assessment – a requirement for all newly installed glazing systems as specified by the Building Code of Australia.
As Australia’s sustainable building consultants, we are based in Sydney and work across Australia as well as international projects. Renyi has worked in several countries such as Abu Dhabi, Singapore and Qatar. No matter the project or location, Renyi offers their services to help better our world. Check out some of our past projects here.
Given that Sustainable Façades are a key aspect in the optimization of both energy usage and thermal comfort of a building, your unique sustainable façade consultation would benefit your building by offering it, items including:
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