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Sustainable Design

Sustainable design is now mandatory under the Building Code of Australia, and further energy-efficiency improvements are in the pipeline.

It is therefore incumbent upon designers, builders and homeowners to become better acquainted with the implications of sustainable design - most of which are positive in the short and long term.

These include:

Energy cost reductions
Increased health & comfort
Aesthetic improvements
Better functionality
Greater return on residential & commercial investment

MHBD designs incorporate a range of energy-efficient solutions to achieve these outcomes, such as:

Designs suited to the geographical climate
Appropriate orientation
Strategic location of windows
Energy saving insulation and lighting
Sustainable, renewable building materials
Revised internal layouts on existing structures

MHBD also continues to maintain a working knowledge of sustainable design by attending:

Local and Australia-wide Building Designers' Association, Workshops and Conferences
Australian Building Codes' Board Workshops
Association of Building Sustainability Assessors' Rating Scheme

Sustainable design is simply great design.

Did You Know…

For a valuable resource on sustainable housing, see the Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts' Your Home Technical Manual: Design for Lifestyle and the Future, Fourth Edition, also available on line at: www.yourhome.gov.au

"80% of residential and 40% of commercial and industrial buildings are designed by Building Designers"
(BDAQ brochure)

Testimonials

Having worked with Mark Hall Building Design for the past 10 years, I can attest to his professionalism and ability to get the right result for the client. Whether it's designing a new home or renovation project, his commitment to achieving the best outcome for the client and the builder makes the whole building process much easier, and cost-effective for everyone involved.

Glenn Sexton
Glenn Sexton Pty Ltd