Sustainability Consultants ESD Consultants

Sustainable developments

Fast, smart insights + guaranteed resolution

Sustainable communities

A better way to live

We are Low Impact Development (LID) Consulting.

We are ESD consultants with a decade of expertise in Environmentally Sustainable Development, who thrive on helping deliver better precincts, subdivisions, buildings, and organisations. We’ll work with you to raise the bar with smart sustainable design and waste solutions, to create buildings that work with the planet. Not against it.

(Hint: talk to us during schematic design for the best outcomes – for minimal or no change in our fee when compared to engagement at the end of the town planning design process)

Sustainability Management Plans

ESD reports (SDA’s, Sustainability Management Plans) for multi-dwelling, non-residential and sub-division projects. A smart mix of sustainable building initiatives that will satisfy council requirements. Different report types and cost to suit your project size.
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Daylight Assessment

Daylight assessments are a useful design tool achieving the best daylight outcome for your development, or assessing the impact on neighbouring developments. A daylight analysis can compare your proposed solution to the Rescode envelope.
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Water Sensitive Urban Design

LID Consulting provides practical WSUD advice backed up by STORM or MUSIC modelling tools and guidelines, and Stormwater Management Plans. WSUD assessments are now regularly required by councils as part of town planning approval or conditions documents.
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Section J & Energy Ratings

BCA Section J simpler prescriptive DTS or computer modelled JV3 Alternative Solution responses for more complex buildings. Residential multi-dwelling energy ratings. Clear and prompt reports.
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Liveable Communities consulting

Opportunities exist for developers of new sub-divisions to practically impact on many aspects of the liveability of these communities (urban design and community interaction, employment opportunities, access to services and transport). At LID Consulting we consult on boosting the liveability of new communities.

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Green Star & Enviro Development

Green Star Accredited Professionals with successful Green Star project delivery experience. We can assist on GS project tenders, preliminary assessments, project set up to ensure compliance, application submissions. Minimise risk, get it right. Our recent EnviroDevelopment certification for DealCorp was delivered in one month.
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Waste Management Plans

For multi-unit and non-residential developments to satisfy planning permit conditions. We understand the best alternatives. Prompt quotes. Generally one week turn-around for reports. Also waste audits and process reviews.
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Sustainable Materials

We can advise on smart material choice decisions, encourage more sustainable building practices, as well as providing a better indoor environment for occupants, for all types of building projects (new builds, extensions, renovations or fit-outs) .
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What They’re Saying

“We were very pleased with the work of LID Consulting on both recent projects. They were thorough, went above and beyond and exceeded expectations. The work was intuitive and their ESD recommendations caused no problems with builders”
Andrew BosJackson Clement Burrows

“We have been extremely satisfied with the ongoing work provided by LID Consulting. LID's advice and expert technical assistance is provided with clear and helpful communication and a personal approach which is well received. We have found LID to be cost competitive, with work delivered on-time and to a high standard. ”
Simon MartinRatio Consultants

“LID Consulting were very pro-active and approachable in their attitude to helping resolve and provide solutions to design issues”
Peter MillsMills Gorman Architects

“The Maddingley Village project went very well. LID were fast and responsive and we’re looking forward to a good result from the Town Planning process. We also worked with LID on Tribeca Village Point Cook, and that was similarly very positive”
Stephen MatthewsClarke Hopkins Clarke Architects

“LID Consulting has provided interesting and relevant building sustainability advice in a professional and timely manner”
Greg CardenLaw Architects

“Principal of Low Impact Development (LID) Consulting, Craig Harris was a valued member of the EnviroDevelopment tool revision subcommittees reviewing the materials and energy elements. Craig offered drive, ideas, practical advice and research to add to the redevelopment of the Urban Development Institute of Australia’s sustainable development tool”
Ricki HersberghSustainability Manager, UDIA Vic

“Highly recommended, excellent service.”
David FullerBB Design Group P/L

“Great work and very prompt service. Able to work with our needs”
Scott ThomsonMGS Constructions

“LID Consulting was a pleasure to deal with. Their professionalism and thoughtfulness helped make the process easy to understand. LID’s prompt response was extremely appreciated and we will certainly make use of LID’s services again”
Alison GrayJager Developments Pty Ltd

“I engaged LID Consulting to prepare a Waste Management Plan for a proposed Rural Fire Station. Not only was the price competitive but the efficiency and promptness shown was great.”
Aidan RichardsonWollondilly Shire Council NSW