ANZCH attributes and characteristics summarised
| Category | Attribute | Specification | Method (Conventional/Innovation) | Financial impact (affordable/Expensive) | Carbon (Embodied/Operational) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design & Planning Strategies | Building modelling | Virtual modelling to estimate carbon emission | I | A | Emb + Ops |
| Building orientation | Optimise indoor thermal environment | C | A | Emb + Ops | |
| Efficient housing design | Maximise useable area cost-effectively | C | A | Emb + Ops | |
| Shading techniques | Overhangs to reduce direct solar gain | C/I | – | Ops | |
| Glazing | Reduce heat gain/loss | C | – | Ops | |
| Insulation | Improve thermal comfort | C/I | – | Ops | |
| Roof reflectivity | White/reflective roofs to reduce heat absorption | C/I | – | Ops | |
| Property location | Proximity to services and transport | C | A | Emb + Ops | |
| Policies, Governance & Professional Capacity | Sustainability policies | Mandatory regulations drive green initiatives | C | A | Emb + Ops |
| Strong professional team | Increases efficiency | C | A | Emb + Ops | |
| Cost-effective finishes | Limits upfront capital cost | C | A | Emb + Ops | |
| Design for longevity | Reduce lifecycle maintenance cost | C | A | Emb + Ops | |
| Materials & Building Fabric | Composite materials | Lower embodied carbon, uncertain recyclability | I | E | Emb |
| Face brick finish | Eliminates plaster and paint, reducing maintenance | C | A | Emb | |
| Hollow bricks | Lightweight, reduces foundation cost and time | C | A | Emb | |
| Laminated timber | Low carbon emission, higher thermal performance | I | A | Emb | |
| Recycled demolition materials | Reuse materials for non-structural work | C | A | Emb | |
| Construction Methods | Precast elements | Faster assembly, less waste, less material | C/I | A | Emb |
| Energy, Water & Resource Management | Energy offset (renewable) | Offsetting non-renewable consumption | I | E | Ops |
| Energy wheeling | Purchase renewable energy instead of grid | I | E | Ops | |
| Energy storage | Store renewable energy for use off-peak | I | A | Ops | |
| Heat pump | Reduces energy for hot water | C | A | Ops | |
| Thermal geysers | Reduce electricity for hot water | C | A | Ops | |
| LED fixtures | Reduce energy demand | C | A | Ops | |
| Low-flow water fittings | Reduce hot water use → lower energy demand | C | A | Ops | |
| Market & Behavioural Strategies | Green bonds | Lower interest rates for sustainable projects | I | A | Emb + Ops |
| Household education | Behavioural change to reduce energy usage | C | A | Ops |
| Category | Attribute | Specification | Method (Conventional/Innovation) | Financial impact (affordable/Expensive) | Carbon (Embodied/Operational) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building modelling | Virtual modelling to estimate carbon emission | I | A | Emb + Ops | |
| Building orientation | Optimise indoor thermal environment | C | A | Emb + Ops | |
| Efficient housing design | Maximise useable area cost-effectively | C | A | Emb + Ops | |
| Shading techniques | Overhangs to reduce direct solar gain | C/I | – | Ops | |
| Glazing | Reduce heat gain/loss | C | – | Ops | |
| Insulation | Improve thermal comfort | C/I | – | Ops | |
| Roof reflectivity | White/reflective roofs to reduce heat absorption | C/I | – | Ops | |
| Property location | Proximity to services and transport | C | A | Emb + Ops | |
| Sustainability policies | Mandatory regulations drive green initiatives | C | A | Emb + Ops | |
| Strong professional team | Increases efficiency | C | A | Emb + Ops | |
| Cost-effective finishes | Limits upfront capital cost | C | A | Emb + Ops | |
| Design for longevity | Reduce lifecycle maintenance cost | C | A | Emb + Ops | |
| Composite materials | Lower embodied carbon, uncertain recyclability | I | E | Emb | |
| Face brick finish | Eliminates plaster and paint, reducing maintenance | C | A | Emb | |
| Hollow bricks | Lightweight, reduces foundation cost and time | C | A | Emb | |
| Laminated timber | Low carbon emission, higher thermal performance | I | A | Emb | |
| Recycled demolition materials | Reuse materials for non-structural work | C | A | Emb | |
| Precast elements | Faster assembly, less waste, less material | C/I | A | Emb | |
| Energy offset (renewable) | Offsetting non-renewable consumption | I | E | Ops | |
| Energy wheeling | Purchase renewable energy instead of grid | I | E | Ops | |
| Energy storage | Store renewable energy for use off-peak | I | A | Ops | |
| Heat pump | Reduces energy for hot water | C | A | Ops | |
| Thermal geysers | Reduce electricity for hot water | C | A | Ops | |
| LED fixtures | Reduce energy demand | C | A | Ops | |
| Low-flow water fittings | Reduce hot water use → lower energy demand | C | A | Ops | |
| Green bonds | Lower interest rates for sustainable projects | I | A | Emb + Ops | |
| Household education | Behavioural change to reduce energy usage | C | A | Ops |