Sustainability
BSE can provide a full assessment of energy and water conservation options including capital and operating cost, risk management and regulatory compliance.
Energy
- Assessment of opportunities for on-site generation through systems including heat recovery, solar thermal, solar photovoltaic, small scale wind and co-/tri-generation
- Optimum thermal performance of the building envelope in terms of façade and architecture
- Energy efficient mechanical and electrical services and their operation
- Provision of lighting control devices
- Provision of building management and control systems (BMCS)
- Preparation of energy efficiency reports as required by council.
Water
Our philosophy is to provide sustainable, cost effective and innovative design solutions suitable for the Australian market, both in terms of initial capital cost and ongoing operating and maintenance costs.
BSE provides special commercial consideration with the business benefits of implementing practical integrated, whole-building sustainable designs. Our aim is to deliver:
- lower operating costs
- higher return on investment
- greater tenant attraction
- enhanced marketability
- productivity benefits
- reduced liability and risk
- a healthier place to live and work in
- demonstration of corporate social responsibility
- future-proofed assets
- competitive advantage.
Ecologically sustainable development (ESD) design
BSE provides innovative design solutions for building services – HVAC, hydraulics, electrical, fire protection and lifts, with an emphasis on ecologically sustainable development (ESD) design.
BSE has been instrumental in encouraging the implementation of energy and water efficient designs and concepts in developments to assist with the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and conservation of non-renewable energy resources. We currently employ a number of Green Star Accredited Professionals and NABERS Accredited Assessors.
Measuring performance
BSE staff is fully conversant and qualified in the following building metrics:
- BASIX
- Section J
- Green Star
- NABERS.
New buildings
At the concept design stage, to ensure that the project makes best use of the site we provide:
- Simulation at the design stage to assess environmental impact
- Innovative HVAC plant, lighting and services designs to minimise energy usage and environmental impact
- Compliance with BCA Section J requirements
- Assessment of the design environmental performance of buildings
- Assessment of the environmental performance of completed buildings.
Existing buildings
For existing buildings BSE provides:
- Energy audits of existing buildings
- Plans for improving the environmental performance of existing buildings
- Assessment of energy performance at the redesign stage and at completion.
