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Sustainable building design should consider durability, affordability, resource conservation, intra and intergenerational social equity aspects, and stakeholder’s perspective throughout its service life; this research has applied life cycle sustainability assessment (LCSA) framework to estimate the sustainability performance in terms of a single score, and to identify avenues for sustainability improvement strategies of buildings.

This paper examines sustainable environmental solutions in domestic plumbing.

This report considers the research conducted previously on the current methods for sizing sanitary plumbing and drainage systems used within Australia and takes into account industry observations to propose improvements to these methods

This guideline aims to provide advice to building owners and facility managers of the issues associated with the continued use of refrigerant R22 in air conditioning and refrigeration systems, and to encourage the development of strategies for the planned management, recovery, reclamation or safe destruction of this ozone depleting substance.

To ensure the equipment and services associated with swimming pools and spas on residential land achieves acceptable standards of health and safety.

This guide is intended to provide information to help readers understand and apply the Queensland Development Code, Non-mandatory Part 1.10 — Accessible Adult Change Facilities (the QDC part).

To provide good residential design that promotes the efficient use of a lot, an acceptable amenity to residents, and to facilitate off street parking.

The purpose of this Part is to help to ensure the safe occupation of buildings by setting appropriate performance standards for the maintenance of prescribed fire safety installations; commissioning and maintenance of water-based fire safety installations; and keeping of appropriate records of the commissioning and maintenance.

This guide provides information to help understand the Queensland Development Code (QDC), Mandatory Part 4.5 – Livable dwellings and grading to floor wastes.

To provide standards for the removal and relocation of existing buildings and structures, complementing controls provided through building legislation and planning scheme requirements; to facilitate the approval and security bond processes of local government.