EnviroDevelopment Certification In Queensland

ADC have been accredited by the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) as EnviroDevelopment Professionals..  ADC can assist you with obtaining formal certification as an EnvironDevelopment for your next project.  Let ADC take your project through the process including: Expression of Interest; Project Registration; Application Submission; Board Review; Certification Decision; and ongoing annual certification.

EnviroDevelopment Professionals in Queensland Australia

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.

EnviroDevelopment is an initiative of the Urban Development Institute of Australia (Queensland) and was established to drive the delivery of more sustainable communities and spaces.

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. This logo is not for use by any external party (including certified projects) unless agreed to by the UDIA (QLD).

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’.

Following certification, project teams receive a Marketing and Branding Guide and ongoing marketing support to optimise the value of EnviroDevelopment certification.

Ecosystems

Target:

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

Key Principles:

  • 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 of such habitats where not already in existence in a healthy state.
  • Avoid water pollution and degradation of water quality in waterways and natural systems and remediate any water quality problems occurring on-site or in neighbouring areas.

Waste

Target:

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

Key Principles:

  • 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

Target:

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

Key Principles:

  • 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

Target:

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

Key Principles:

  • 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

Target:

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

Key Principles:

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

Community

Target:

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

Key Principles:

  • Understand, engage and consider the wishes of the surrounding community and traditional owners.
  • Encourage community cohesiveness and interactions through the provision of facilities ongoing support of community social capital and development layout.
  • Promote use of public transport, active transport options and healthy and active lifestyles.
  • Provide access to local employment, education and services to reduce the need for regular travel beyond the local area.