Climate change, greenhouse gas emissions and sustainability are some of the most pressing issues in the world today.
Architects realise that "pursuing sustainable design is not only the ethical and, in the long run, the most economical thing to do, but also the smart thing to do to make buildings look and perform better" (Roger K Lewis, Washington Post "Sustainable Design Can Save More than the Environment", Saturday March 18 2006).
But what about architects' practices - how "green" are they? Recent research shows that most businesses want to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions but few have the appropriate information to manage the process.
Developed by the New South Wales Architects Registration Board, the guidelines provide a starting point for all small architectural firms wishing to reduce their carbon emissions.
These guidelines are the result of the real experiences and learning of the participating firms who embarked on this journey. Users will have access to real case studies from the participants, tools, templates and other helpful information.
