AIB
— Leadership in green building
— A priority for the Australian Institute
of Building (AIB)
Some of the world's best environmentally sustainable projects have
been built by members of the Australian Institute
of Building (AIB). Through the Supporting
Green Builders & Green Buildings initiative, AIB is pleased
to provide leadership opportunities for building professionals with
an interest in environmentally sustainable development.
AIB is an active participant
in forums that support environmentally sustainable development and
construction practices. The Institute is an active supporter and
member of:
Through both the AIB
Building REsearch & Education Foundation and ASBEC,
AIB supports research intro building and construction techniques.
The following research reports may be of interest:
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Building
a Low Carbon Economy with Energy Efficient Buildings |
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A report of ASBEC commissioned economic analysis
to assist in stimulating discussion about the complementary
role that energy efficiency can play in supporting the Australian
Government’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS).
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Lessen
the costs of a broad based GHG emissions cut |
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This study commissioned by ASBEC extended the
Australian Business Roundtable on Climate Change (BRCC) analysis
to include a more detailed analysis of the significant energy
efficiency potential of the building sector. |
AIB provides recognition
for individual building professionals who demonstrate exceptional
commitment to the on-time and on-budget of 'green' building projects
through the AIB Professional
Excellence In Building Awards. For more information visit:
AIB's commitment to environmental
sustainability really begins at home - all vehicles driven by Institute
have their carbon-emissions off-set through GreenFleet.
Similarly, all carbon emissions generated by staff air-travel travel
are off-set when this option is provided by the airline.
The Institute is pleased
to provide a leadership role for its members with an interest in
green building. If this is of interest to you please contact the
AIB national office via email at ausbuild@aib.org.au
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