More information

On sustainable design and its benefits

http://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/sustainable_design.htm

http://www.gbca.org.au/resources/fact-sheets/the-benefits-of-building-green/29.html

http://www.makeyourhomegreen.vic.gov.au/www/html/1983-designing-your-home.asp

http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/for_businesses/design_and_construction_2090.html

http://www.makeyourhomegreen.vic.gov.au/www/html/1961-why-the-regulations.asp

 

On environmentally sustainable design for commercial buildings

http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/for_businesses/design_and_construction_3414.html

http://www.gbca.org.au/resources/fact-sheets/tips-on-greening-your-office/683.html

 

On gaining council approval for your building project or renovation

http://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/planning_building.htm

 

General links

http://www.newtonhouse.info/materials.htm

http://www.buildinggreen.com/features/gp/green_products.html

http://www.buildinggreen.com/features/straw/straw.html

Smart home/building rebates, incentives and grants

The City of Port Phillip's approach to the built environment