Envirodevelopment

EnviroDevelopment

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EnviroDevelopment is a national rating tool which provides independent verification of a project’s sustainability performance.

EnviroDevelopment recognises those projects that achieve exceptional sustainability outcomes and provides a point of difference in a highly competitive market. EnviroDevelopment is a powerful selling tool that can be used to clearly articulate reduced costs of living and operating expenses.

The EnviroDevelopment National Technical Standard which sets out the criteria for assessment and supporting documentation requirements. The certification process is rigorous and designed to assess project initiatives across six areas – ecosystem, waste, energy, materials, water and community.

The value of EnviroDevelopment certification

ecosystem

Projects that protect and enhance native ecosystems and ecological function, and rehabilitate degraded sites.

Encourage resilient natural ecological communities and protect natural connectivity.
Facilitate protection and rehabilitation of riparian vegetation and wetlands.
Encourage protection (during and after construction) of existing habitats for native animals or rehabilitation.
Avoid water pollution and degradation of water quality in waterways and natural systems.

waste

Projects which have implemented waste management procedures to reduce the amount of waste and facilitate recycling.

Encourage recycling of construction and demolition materials and reduce the amount of waste being dispatched to landfill.
Minimise on-site pollution during the construction phase.
Promote the re-use of existing structures and materials.
Promote occupancy awareness and access to recycling facilities.

energy

Projects that implement measures to optimise energy reduction across the project beyond current regulatory requirements.

Incorporate climate responsive design.
Encourage use of alternative energy sources.
Encourage the use of energy efficient appliances, lighting and HVAC systems.
Promote use and implementation of demand and behavioural management devices and programs.

materials

Projects that utilises environmentally responsible materials and construction methods to lower environmental impacts of material usage.

Incorporate use of civil work and landscaping materials from environmentally responsible sources.
Incorporate use of built form materials from environmentally responsible sources.
Improve indoor air quality through the choice of materials and finishes.

water

Projects which implement measures which reduce potable water use across the project current regulatory measures.

Reduce potable water usage within dwellings or tenanted space.
Promote the use of alternative water sources, water efficient fittings and water efficient landscaping in private outdoor spaces.
Encourage alternative water sources to meet irrigation demand for common areas of the project.

community

Projects that encourage healthy and active lifestyle, community spirit, local facilities and flexible design that welcomes a diversity of people and adapts to their changing needs.

Understand, engage and consider the wishes of the surrounding community and traditional owners.
Encourage community cohesiveness and interactions through the provision of facilities.
Promote use of public transport and healthy and active lifestyles.

The EnviroDevelopment Brand

Once certified, an EnviroDevelopment project gains access to the EnviroDevelopment logo suite. A certified project displays the icons in the ‘leaves’ relevant to its certification.

The EnviroDevelopment marketing logo is used by the UDIA for marketing and promoting the EnviroDevelopment program. Research commissioned by EnviroDevelopment has shown that certified projects which integrates the EnviroDevelopment brand within the project’s communication strategy, are the most successful in creating awareness about the project’s sustainability features and the positive images on end users’.