Green Building Tool (international) is a highly complex tool to
allow comparison over the world of building performance. It is not
a rating tool and is used by researchers at the cutting edge of
green design development. Download GBTool
This originally Australian tool developed by Andrew Marsh is a
powerful energy modelling software developed in Australia. Download EcoTect Demo
Life cycle
analysis
Software
EcoQuantum (UK and NL)
Allows basic LCA assessment of a building by an architect in
under 1 hour. UK and EU product, energy data and assumptions only,
so results have limited project application in Australia, but are
an excellent introduction to LCA while giving insights into the
relative impacts of different components of a building. Download
EcoQuantum
SimaPro (European and international)
A complex Life Cycle Assessment modelling tool used by
professional LCA practitioners. Download SimaPro Demo
BEES (US)
Life cycle assessment and costing tool for the assessment of
individual materials. Download BEES
Design
Guidelines for Sustainable Tourism Development
South Australia's vision is to be an inspirational leader in
innovative and sustainable tourism. This vision has implications
for the way new tourism product is developed in South Australia.
For example, it is widely recognised that nature-based tourism is
potentially one of the fastest growing markets within mainstream
tourism, both in Australia and worldwide. South Australia's
unspoilt natural and cultural attractions mean that the State is
well placed to develop innovative and sustainable tourism product
that can satisfy this growing market demand.
These Guidelines have been prepared by the South Australian
Tourism Commission for developers who, consistent with the State's
Tourism Strategy, wish to undertake small to medium sized tourism
accommodation developments. The use of these guidelines will assist
in improving the quality of new tourism development and minimise
environmental impacts.
The Guidelines are intended to have wide application and also be
useful for State and Local Government authorities involved in
development assessment and policy. A shared understanding and
commitment towards the vision of sustainable tourism development by
both Government and developers will help to reduce the risks
involved and encourage new investment.
These Guidelines will be complemented by other initiatives such
as the 'Greening Hotels' initiative for existing development. This
publication represents a significant step forward in achieving
South Australia's vision of an innovative and sustainable future
for the tourism industry.
Click here to download the Guidelines