This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply the principles of sustainability to building designs.
It includes the ability to apply sustainable practices to minimise negative impacts of the construction process and land use on the environment, incorporate passive design, sustainable water use and energy efficiency into a building design and select suitable materials for the construction of the building that comply with relevant legislation, the National Construction Code (NCC) and Australian Standards.
This unit applies to building designers who design sustainable buildings within the context of relevant legislation and within the legal responsibilities of building designers.
No occupational licensing or legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. However, this unit forms part of a minimum qualification requirement for the registration class of Draftsperson, Building Design (Architectural) category, with the Victorian Building Authority.