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Social Housing Design Guideline: A QCompanion document 2021 cover

Queensland Government

Version:  2021.  (Current)
A design led, place-based and person-centred approach to good housing in Queensland.
Building Certification Guide 5th edition, 2022 cover

Passive House Institute

Version:  5th edition, 2022.  (Current)
This Guide is intended to supplement to the "Criteria for the Passive House, EnerPHit and PHI Low Energy Building Standards" ("Criteria") published by the Passive House Institute and posted online; it explains the Criteria's requirements given here in a brief and precise manner.
SAHT-Construction-Requirements-for-Class-1A-Buildings 2020 cover

SA Housing Authority

Version:  2020.  (Current)
These requirements are additional to the NATSPEC Simple Domestic specification requirements and if differences in interpretation between the two should arise then these requirements take precedence.
SAHT-Minimum-Design-and-Construction-Specification-for-Class-2-Apartment-Buildings- 2018 cover

SA Housing Authority

Version:  2018.  (Current)
All proposals shall comply with this Minimum Design and Construction Specification (MDCS) together with any additional requirements issued by the Principal with the tender call and any encumbrances, building envelopes, Building Guidelines and Council requirements to which the proposed land is subject.
circular-economy-in-south-australias-built-environment 2022 cover

South Australian Government

Version:  2022.  (Current)
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.
LIVING WALLS AND ROOFS

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
This TECHnote highlights design and construction issues for consideration and suggests suitable NATSPEC worksections for the documentation of living walls and roofs.
ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCHEMES FOR BUILDINGS

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
There are a number of national environmental rating schemes in place in Australia that can be used to understand how efficiently a building is operating as well as measure and reduce its impact on the environment.
NCC - BCA VOLUME ONE:ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROVISIONS

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
This TECHnote includes information useful in satisfying the NCC Energy efficiency provisions for Class 2 to 9 buildings. The NCC objective is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency. Operational energy is currently the focus of the NCC. Embodied energy may be considered in the future for sustainability controls.
BUSHFIRE PROTECTION

NATSPEC

Version:  (Current)
Bushfires are a feature of the Australian environment. The impact of bushfire on life and property can be reduced with responsible preparation and bushfire management plans. Bushfire hazards exist not only in rural areas but also at the rural and urban interface, for example areas adjacent to parks, public reserves and golf courses.
Considerations For Class 1A - Temporary Or Portable Dwelling Manufactured Home Structures And Non-Conforming Building Products 2023 cover

Queensland Building And Construction Commission

Version:  2023.  (Current)
Effective May 2023 - Updated To Align To Ncc 2022.