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ESD Consulting Services
Innovative, cost-effective ESD and sustainability consulting across every stage of the property development cycle, from planning permit to post-occupancy, for developers, architects and builders across Australia.
How We Work With You
Every project has its own rhythm. Here’s where we step in, wherever you are in your journey.
Concept & Planning
- ESD planning reports & BESS
- WSUD & stormwater strategies
- ESD management plans
Design Development
- Thermal & energy modelling
- Daylight & sunlight analysis
- NatHERS, Green Star & NABERS Rating
Construction & Commissioning
- NCC Section J compliance
- NCC verification & certification
- BASIX & council submissions
Post-Occupancy & Retrofits
- NABERS ratings & energy audits
- Carbon reduction strategies
- Retrofit & performance improvement
Advisory & Compliance
Delivering ESD consulting services in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and nationally across Australia.
ESD Planning Reports
Planning stage ESD documentation
02Energy Modelling
Building performance simulation
03SMP Reports
Sustainability Management Plan
04Expert Witness
VCAT & Planning Panel
05Daylight Modelling
Daylight & solar access analysis
06Sunlight Analysis
Solar access for WA & NSW
07Carbon Accounting
Embodied carbon assessments
08Climate Active Certification
Carbon neutral certification
Key Rating Tools & Frameworks
Ark Resources holds accreditations across Australia's major sustainability rating systems. Each tool is delivered by specialists with deep, long-standing expertise.
NABERS
National Australian Built Environment Rating System
NatHERS
Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme
Green Star
Green Building Council of Australia
WSUD
Water Sensitive Urban Design
BESS
Built Environment Sustainability Scorecard
BASIX
Building Sustainability Index
Trusted by Leading Developers & Organisations
Over 25 years, we have delivered ESD outcomes for developers, architects and builders on some of Australia's most significant projects.
Our Clients & Collaborators
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