Guide

Sustainable-building design review

A checklist to review a project against site, comfort, energy, water, materials, waste, resilience, operations and maintenance.

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Site and climate

  • Orientation and shading
  • Prevailing wind and natural ventilation
  • Rain, drainage and climate risks
  • Access, topography and biodiversity

Resources

  • Energy-demand reduction
  • Renewable generation where relevant
  • Water consumption, storage and reuse
  • Local, durable, repairable or reusable materials

Use

  • Thermal and visual comfort
  • Air quality and acoustics
  • Accessibility and safety
  • Use flexibility

Life cycle

  • Maintenance plan
  • Access to technical equipment
  • Available parts and skills
  • End of life, disassembly and construction waste