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State Government
DEUS (Department of Energy, Utilities and Sustainability)
http://www.deus.nsw.gov.au
The Department of Energy, Utilities and Sustainability (DEUS) was formed on 1 January. We promote the sustainable, safe, reliable and affordable supply and use of energy and urban water in NSW.
SEAV (Sustainable Energy Authority of Victoria)
Energy Smart Housing Manual
www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/www/html/1400-sustainable-homes.asp
The SEAV Energy Smart Housing Manual will enable builders, designers and home owners to maximise the energy saving potential of any property or house design. Through sensible design, energy costs are lowered, comfort is maximised, non-renewable resources are conserved and greenhouse emissions are reduced. The Manual addresses recent trends and developments such as increased site densities, smaller lots, dual occupancy and multiple dwellings. It also includes a range of case studies of homes achieving 4 and 5 star ratings to illustrate many of the points made.
ACT Planning and Land Authority
www.actpla.act.gov.au/
(includes list of Accredited EER Assessors)
Environment ACT
www.tams.act.gov.au/live/environment
Environment ACT is the ACT Government's environment and cultural heritage management agency. Explore the Environment ACT site to find out how to enjoy, protect, celebrate and care for the Territory's natural and cultural environment.
ACT No Waste
www.tams.act.gov.au/live/Recycling_and_Waste
Find information on how to become a No Waste household in the ACT.
Federal Government
Australian Greenhouse Office
www.greenhouse.gov.au
The Australian Greenhouse Office has a range of intiatives to assist communities and households to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
CSIRO
www.csiro.au
Standards Australia
www.standards.com.au
Appliance Energy Ratings
www.energyrating.gov.au
Australia's leading guide to choosing an energy-efficient appliance; a joint initiative of Commonwealth, State and Territory government agencies
Local Contacts
Canberra and South East Region Environment Centre
www.ecoaction.com.au
The Environment Centre is a good place to start if you want to find out about waste minimisation, water conservation and other ways to help reduce your impact on the environment.
Environment ACT
www.tams.act.gov.au/live/environment
Environment ACT is the ACT Government's environment and cultural heritage management agency. Explore the Environment ACT site to find out how to enjoy, protect, celebrate and care for the Territory's natural and cultural environment.
Royal Australian Institute of Architects
www.raia.com.au
The Australian Directory of Architects and Building Designers is the most extensive database of designers Australia-wide. You can search by name, location, suburb, areas of expertise and project types.
Master Builders Association of the ACT
www.mba.org.au
The Master Builders Association of the ACT is an industry association which represents all sectors of the local housing and construction industry. Since 1995, it has accumulated a vast wealth of knowledge which MBA ACT uses to help support, promote and develop its members, the building industry and local community.
The MBA ACT also runs the Canberra Building Information Centre (CBIC), located at 241 Northbourne Ave. Lyneham (email: cbic@mba.org.au)
ActewAGL
www.actewagl.com.au
ACT retailer of electricity, natural gas, water and wastewater services
Solar House Day
www.solarhouseday.com
For the last four years ANZSES has organised and coordinated a unique community event to promote sustainability and energy efficiency in building throughout Australia and New Zealand. This major community event used to be called “Solar House Day”. It has recently been renamed Sustainable House Day – SHD in recognition of the broader areas of sustainable residential living that are often demonstrated, e.g. water saving and reuse, recycled material, other renewable energy features…
The main strength of SHD is the fact that ANZSES offers the Australian public the chance to experience actual working examples of actual people’s energy efficient homes, building or renovating experience. This allows the SHD visitors the opportunity to talk to actual homeowners and experts to gain insight into the effectiveness and many benefits of environmentally responsible design. In other words ANZSES takes the initiative and truly educates, inspires and enables people to utilise renewable energy sources and ecological building principles. SHD is an excellent vehicle for doing just that.
ACT Planning and Land Authority
www.actpla.act.gov.au
Housing Industry Association
www.hia.asn.au
Building Design Association of Australia
www.bdaa.com.au
Canberra Connect
www.canberraconnect.act.gov.au
Canberra Connect is the electronic gateway to ACT government information and services. The site features links to a wide range of services, including environment and heritage, land planning and city utilities.
Local Architects & Designers
Local architects and designers specialising in energy efficient house design
Bevanda Architecture
Phone: (02) 6260 7170
Fax: (02) 6260 7160
stan@dwb.com.au
Nigel Coates
The Living House
Phone: (02) 6161 0808
Fax: (02) 6287 4157
Mobile: 0408 664 366
nccoates@optusnet.com.au
Design Assist
Phone: (0413) 333 354
designassist@yahoo.com.au
Environmental Building Solutions
Phone: (02) 6280 9327
Fax: (02) 6280 9326
www.ebsteam.com.au
Ross Feller
Phone: (02) 6248 0775
Green House Design and Build
Phone: (02) 6247 6988
green.house@greenhouse.com.au
Grounds and Griffiths Architecture
Phone: (02) 6161 3570
Paul Hanley
Phone: (02) 6231 2748
Anna Pender
Phone: (02) 6295 3699
www.annapenderarchitect.com
Allan Spira
Phone: (02) 6247 0930
www.archbuild.com.au/reg/co_inf/00/855.php3
Strine Design
Phone: (02) 6282 4877
Sun Conscious Design
Phone: (02) 6291 3391
TT Architecture
Phone: (02) 6232 6311
www.ttarchitecture.com.au
Laurie Virr
Phone: (02) 6231 2480
www.laurievirrarchitect.com
Russell Wombey
Wombey and Godfrey Architects Pty Ltd
Phone: (02) 6228 1885
Fax: (02) 6228 1290
Mobile: 0403 053 412
rjw@w-garchitects.com.au
PO BOX 1293
Fyshwick ACT 2609
17/157 Gladstone Street
Fyshwick ACT
Local Building and Engineering Consultants evaluating energy efficient house performance
Archicentre
Phone: 1300 134 513
Energy Partners
Phone: (02) 6260 6173
www.energystrategies.com.au
TT Architecture
Phone: (02) 6232 6311
If you are an environmental designer located in the ACT or surrounding region and would like to be included on this list, please contact the Home Energy Advice Team at info@heat.net.au or phone (02) 6260 6165