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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 minutesWaste
Lunch + 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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Wellbeing
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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Sustainable Construction
Sustainability Victoria’s guide to Recycled Materials in Pavement Construction
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Sustainable Procurement
Good Environmental Choice Australia’s ecolabel and recommendations for certified products
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Sustainable Construction
Sustainable Design with the City of Port Phillip
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Sustainable Procurement
Value of sustainable procurement practices
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Sustainable Construction
Sustainable Design with the City of Whittlesea
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Local community and economy
Fair Work Act (2009)
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Embodied carbon
Wellbeing
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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Local community and economy
Fair Work Act (2009)
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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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Waste
ACT Government Territory and Municipal Services: Recycling & Waste Information Portal
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Local community and economy
Victorian Government Social Procurement Framework and guides
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Carbon and Energy
NSW Government’s Net Zero Plan Stage 1: 2020-2030
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Waste
Good Enviromental Choice Australia’s (GECA’s) Recycled Products Standard
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Materials
Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)
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4 key steps to writing a sustainable procurement policy – GECA
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Local community and economy
Supply Nation Â
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Materials
Construction and demolition waste guide – Recycling and re-use across the supply chain
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Materials
Australian Forestry Standard
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Local community and economy
Dow Jones Sustainability Index
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Carbon and Energy
2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenshouse Gas Inventories
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CO2e)
Greenhouse Gas Assessment Workbook for Road Projects
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Carbon and Energy
United Nations Environmental Indicators
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Carbon and Energy
Department of Environment: National Greenhouse Account Factors
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Carbon and Energy
National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting System Management: Technical Guidelines for the Estimation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions By Facilities in Australia July 2013
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Carbon and Energy
Australian National Pollutant Inventory (NPI)
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Carbon and Energy
Australian Grenhouse Gas Emissions Information System (AGEIS)
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Biodiversity
Australia’s Biodiversity Conservation Strategy
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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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