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These resources cover design and construction of sustainable buildings, resilient structures, green construction, sustainability legislation, and green energy.
Clause 52.07 is a provision of the planning scheme which supports immediate recovery following any emergency; it includes the establishment of temporary accommodation, the continued operation of business and services, repair of fences, provision of required materials and infrastructure and other emergency recovery activities.
Making temporary accommodation easier for homeowners: Clause 52.07. Frequently Asked Questions (VIC)
Clause 52.07 of the planning scheme allows people to set up temporary housing on their land without a planning permit – though there are still some requirements.
The Where We Build, What We Build project has developed a climate ready home specification that provides increased resilience against flood, bushfire and heat compared with traditional houses.
This project aims to encourage building or retrofitting of homes that are climate-ready, by demonstrating.
Creating a safer, fairer, more sustainable construction industry.
Provides information about improving the flood resilience of new and existing Queensland homes.
A design led, place-based and person-centred approach to good housing in Queensland.
Provides a comprehensive guide to community recovery in Australia.
The objective of the Smart and Sustainable Homes program is to demonstrate and promote the importance of investing in sustainable design and to increase the demand from owners, builders and developers for more sustainable development practices.
Helps persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) and workers to use these systems to identify and assess the risk of bushfires at work.