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Sustainable Construction
Architects Declare Lunch + Learn | Evidence Based Design for Passive Performance with Paul Stoller | 28 Jun 2022
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60 minutesLunch + Learn with Architects Declare and Engineers Declare – Integrated design (1 Dec 2021)
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Regenerative Development | Lunch + Learn with Architects Declare and Dr Dominique Hes (6 Oct 2021)
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First Steps in Reducing Embodied Carbon: applying new methods, tools and workflows – Lunch + Learn with Architects Declare, Scott Carver, Turner Studio, Architectus, HDR and Fitzpatrick + Partners (1 Sept 2021 recording)
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We aim to
Empower Architects to take responsibility and act
In a way that
We can realise our potential as a community of action
So that
We can be catalysts for regeneration of our ecosystems
The twin crises of climate breakdown and biodiversity loss are the most serious issue of our time. Globally, buildings and construction play a major part, accounting for nearly 40% of energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions whilst also having a significant impact on our natural habitats.
For everyone working in the construction industry, meeting the needs of our society without breaching the earth’s ecological boundaries will demand a paradigm shift in behaviour. Together with clients, architects need to commission and design buildings, cities and infrastructures as indivisible components of a larger, constantly regenerating and self-sustaining system.
The research and technology exist to begin that transformation now, but what has been lacking is collective will. Recognising this, AAD architects are committing to strengthen our working practices to create architecture and urbanism that has a more positive impact on the world around us.
In Australia, AAD architects are aware that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have long espoused the cultural, social, economic and environmental benefits embedded in the holistic relationship of Caring for Country.
Sustainability action plans
Australian Architects Declare Climate & Biodiversity Emergency
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How to prepare your Sustainability Action Plan (Australian Architects Declare)
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Water
Introduction to Sustainability | Beginner | e-learning module
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Climate change
A pocket guide to climate change – ABC News
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Australia’s Biodiversity and Climate Change
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Climate Change Impacts & Risk Management A Guide for Business and Government
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Climate change impacts on biodiversity in Australia: outcomes of a Workshop sponsored by the Biological Diversity Advisory Committee
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Climate Change Adaptation e-learning module
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Department of Environment: Understanding Climate Change
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Carbon and Energy e-learning module
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Embodied carbon
First Steps in Reducing Embodied Carbon: applying new methods, tools and workflows – Lunch + Learn with Architects Declare, Scott Carver, Turner Studio, Architectus, HDR and Fitzpatrick + Partners (1 Sept 2021 recording)
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“Guide to Net Zero Embodied Carbon” Lunch + Learn with Architects Declare + The Footprint Company (4AUG2021 recording)
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Guide to Net Zero Embodied Carbon – Australian Architects Declare
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Low embodied carbon in construction materials – what’s stopping us? – Lendlease
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The Time Is Now: Tackling Embodied Carbon in the Building and Construction Sector – WWF
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Carbon and Energy e-learning module
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Towards zero-carbon building (World Green Building Council)
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Operational carbon
Sustainable Construction
Architects Declare Lunch + Learn | Evidence Based Design for Passive Performance with Paul Stoller | 28 Jun 2022
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What Goes Around – Why Buying Recycled Matters – from PlanetArk
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Australian Life Cycle Assessment Society
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AusLCI – The Australian Life Cycle Inventory Database Initiative
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Australia Clean Energy Regulator: Carbon Farming Initiative, Carbon Pricing Mechanism, Renewable Energy Target
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EarthFirst’s Ultimate Green Earth Guide to Eco Cleaning Products
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4 key steps to writing a sustainable procurement policy – GECA
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Good Environmental Choice Australia’s (GECA’s) Waste Collection Services Standard
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Good Environmental Choice Australia’s (GECA’s) Cleaning Products Information Sheet
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Good Environmental Choice Australia’s (GECA’s) Cleaning Products Standard
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Good Environmental Choice Australia’s (GECA’s) Paper and Stationery Products Standard
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Australian Manufacturing Gas Efficiency Guide
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PART 1: Building Energy Efficiency into your Residential Project
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PART 2: Building Energy Efficiency into your Residential Project
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PART 3: Building Energy Efficiency into your Residential Project
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PART 4: Building Energy Efficiency into your Residential Project
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PART 5: Building Energy Efficiency into your Residential Project
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Sustainability Victoria’s Resources for Commercial Building Efficiency
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Building and manufacturing case study from Sustainability Victoria: AKD Softwoods and energy efficiency
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Regenerative design
On why our Renaissance needs to be a perfect circle, even if our politicians disagree – The Fifth Estate
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Regenerative Development | Lunch + Learn with Architects Declare and Dr Dominique Hes (6 Oct 2021)
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The Regenerates
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Regenerative Development | Regenesis Group
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