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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 is a Supplement to AS 1684.2-2010 and AS 1684.2:2021; Residential timber-framed construction - Part 2: Non-cyclonic areas. This Supplement lists the 45 Supplements for wind classifications N1/N2, N3, and N4. Each Supplements should be read in conjunction with the Standard.

The purpose of this report is to summarise the circular economy opportunities for South Australia, based on a national and international review of current policies, approaches and case studies.

This is a Supplement to AS 1684.3-2010 and AS 1684.3:2021; Residential timber-framed construction - Part 3: Cyclonic areas. The Supplement lists the 45 Supplements for wind classifications C1, C2, and C3. Each Supplements should be read in conjunction with the Standard.

This is a Supplement to AS 1684.2-2010 and AS 1684.2:2021; Residential timber-framed construction - Part 2: Non-cyclonic areas. The Supplement provides timber framing span tables for wind classification N1/N2 for unseasoned hardwood - Stress Grade F8.

This is a Supplement to AS 1684.3-2010 and AS 1684.3:2021; Residential timber-framed construction - Part 3: Cyclonic areas. The Supplement provides timber framing span tables for wind classification C2 for seasoned softwood - Stress Grade F5.

Provides timber framing span tables for wind classification C3 for WA seasoned hardwood - Stress Grade F14.

This is a Supplement to AS 1684.3-2010 and AS 1684.3:2021; Residential timber-framed construction - Part 3: Cyclonic areas. The Supplement provides timber framing span tables for wind classification C1 for unseasoned hardwood - Stress Grade F17.