The Architecture of Zero Net Emissions Housing CP1110

This is an online CPD event:

The only carbon abatements, which will not cost the Australian economy money, are through energy reductions in the built environment. Caroline Pidcock, director of Pidcock Architecture and Sustainability, explains what is involved in achieving ‘net zero emissions housing.’ She describes the regulations, put in place by European countries, to achieve low emissions housing, and compares this to Australian government policy. How, for example, do Australia’s star ratings compare to the incredibly energy efficient German ‘passive house’ standard? Caroline also answers the question: What does ‘low emissions’ housing mean for the architecture profession?

Caroline ends by describing two examples of her own work: an eight star house in Rose Bay, and the office building where Caroline’s own architectural practice is based.

Learning Objectives:

  By the completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the issues which need to be addressed in a design concept to realise a low emissions building.
• Recognize how Australian government policy and building regulations address issues of sustainability in the built environment, and how this compares with world’s best practice.
• Appreciate that issues of sustainability, when properly addressed in architecture, impact on all stages of design and construction, from establishing a brief with the client, to design development, to liaising with consultants, to selection of structural systems, building systems and materials.
• Understand how the structure of an architectural practice, and its work methods, need to be adapted to integrate a sustainability agenda.

Course Duration: 00:53:04

Assessment: 10 Multiple choice questions

Presented by: Caroline Pidcock - Director PIDCOCK - Architecture + Sustainability

CPE/CPD Credits: 1 Hour - FORMAL

Recognised by the NSW ARB, BA of Qld, AB of WA, Work Stds Tas, AIA, PIA, AILA & BDA

Listed by the NSW ARB & Green Building Council of Australia