Energy Performance in the Australian Built Environment

Current state of built environment in Australia and Victoria Historical development &nbsp;and current position of the built environment.- Review of policies and programs relating to residential energy efficiency in Australia.- Adoption of commercial buildings/green star rated buildings in Australia.- Urban climatology in the transformation of cities.- Thermal Comfort Models and Heat Stress Indices.- Carbon footprint of detached and multi-res construction.- Role of renewables.- Net zero energy buildings.- Building energy audits.- Indoor environmental conditions of Victorian educational (P-12) facilities.- Green Campus Building.- Incorporating sustainability performance criteria in fit-out guidelines for commercial organizations.- Low-energy housing as a means of improved social housing.- Moving beyond upfront affordability considerations for sustainable building.- Changing Buildings to Low carbon Powerhouses: Feasibility and Strategies.- A methodology for assessing the performance of indoor aquatic centres.- Implementation from the stakeholders’ perspective.- Conclusion.<br>