Do you need a Green Star, EnviroDevelopment or Living Futures Institute (Living Building Challenge, Zero Energy Certification) consultant?

Our consultants are Green Star accredited, hold EnviroDevelopment certification and have experience consulting on projects for the Living Building Challenge.

LID Consulting can provide reports in any of these fields as a standalone, or as part of a more comprehensive environmentally sustainable development (ESD) report.

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The Savills office fit-out was a minimum budget project which achieved a 5 star green star office interiors rating.

The pictures at left are a Green Star project for the Savills office fit-out in Victoria Parade, East Melbourne. The Savills project was a fit-out with minimum budget and successfully achieved a 5 star Green Star Office Interiors rating.

As Green Star Accredited Professionals we can:

• Scope your project and identify how the particular project will best meet the Green Star rating objective.
• Manage  the design process,
• Oversee contractor selection & engagement to ensure the contractors have the capacity to deliver the paperwork required to support certification
• Oversee construction and
• Co-ordinate document submission to ensure the project obtains the desired rating.

We also reduce the risks associated with this detailed process.

For builders we will:

• Brief you on the Green Star process
• Brief you on your obligations once engaged
• Set up systems to ensure you meet project requirements
• Train up staff as the project progresses
• Keep the process as simple as possible.

For more information on the Green Star rating process see www.gbca.org.au/green-star/green-star-overview

For more information on engaging a Green Star, EnviroDevelopment or Living Futures Institute accredited consultant – please give us a call. We generally provide quotes within 24-48 hours.

LID Consulting completed the EnviroDevelopment certification for DealCorp at their CF Row Fitzroy development. The project involved mixed use residential apartments, townhouses and a cafe. It achieved EnviroDevelopment certification in four elements and offers contemporary style living designed by award winning architects Woods Bagot. A first in the multi-unit residential category for an inner city suburb this development will be a showcase for others to follow due to the creative initiatives in water recycling, material reuse for civil works and energy efficient features.We managed the process fully for the developer.

“LID Consulting delivered a timely, strong EnviroDevelopment submission for the C.F. Row development that was approved on submission without change”

Ricki Hersbergh UDIA Vic Sustainability (including EnviroDevelopment) Manager

For all EnviroDevelopment projects LID Consulting manage we will:

• Work alongside development managers, managing the requirements of EnviroDevelopment certification.
• Review existing, in progress, and planned consultant engagements and documentation to confirm the scopes of work address the appropriate EnviroDevelopment requirements.
• Complete a review to confirm the mix of credits to be sought in the project.
• Co-ordinate, gather, input and synthesise a submission for the sought after EnviroDevelopment elements (min four from Ecosystems, Waste, Energy, Materials, Water and Community).
• Input into credit requirements as appropriate. We can prepare reports to satisfy the following EnviroDevelopments Community credits:
  • Stormwater management plan (WSUD) MUSIC modelling
  • Erosion and sediment control measures during construction
  • Climate Change Risk Assessments
  • Waste requirements – waste management plans
  • Prepare a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) assessment with recommendations – Designing Out Crime
  • Design Guidelines for Non-residential developments within estates – to ensure safety and adherence to efficient transport requirements
  • Efficient and Accessible Transport Plans
  • Community Prosperity – Economic/Employment Strategy

For more information on engaging a Green Star, EnviroDevelopment or Living Futures Institute accredited consultant – please give us a call. We generally provide quotes within 24-48 hours.

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C.F Row in Fitzroy achieved achieved EnviroDevelopment in four elements .. a first in the multi-unit residential category for an inner city suburb.

Waste management plan sample – one of a number of reports we can prepare for EnviroDevelopment community credits