Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify the significance of the macro and micro climates in the construction process.
- Climate zones and their characteristics are identified and recorded for design projects requiring review of energy efficiencies.
- Methods for establishing characteristics of specific climates are established and documented.
- Construction materials and methods suited to specific climates are determined.
- Assess design criteria for energy efficient construction.
- Characteristics and location-specific requirements to establish a design are identified and listed.
- Appropriate form of construction is selected and documented according to established specifications.
- Prevailing hot and cool wind directions are identified and recorded.
- Sun path for the location is identified and documented.
- Building orientation is established and documented.
- Assess building designs.
- Accommodation within the building is assessed and recorded.
- Effective zoning within the building is established.
- Floor plan is sketched and recorded.
- Suitability of design in relation to cross-ventilation and shadow lines is determined and recorded.
- Impacts of energy efficiency design principles are identified and recorded for architectural and services design in accordance with state and territory legislation and the BCA.
- Identify that energy consumption practices are incorporated into design briefs.
- Energy appliances of the building and their consumption are established and recorded.
- Recommended best practice to conserve energy is identified and documented in energy audits.
- Selection and use of energy efficient fittings and services are determined and included in design brief.
- Energy budget principles for building fabric and services are identified and applied in accordance with standard industry practice.