BUILDINGS
Quick start
In our BUILDINGS, we need to…
Insulate so we need less energy
Make our systems efficient so we use less energy
Generate renewable energy
Support biodiversity and use less water
Make a sustainability plan
To reach BASIC for your buildings
Sustainable Buildings
Make a PLAN for your building(s)
Sustainability Plan
Prepare a Sustainability PLAN identifying East Wins, Maintenance projects and Capital Projects.
DONE? Download a record sheet here.
- You can download a Building Survey tool here.
- There’s more in the Detailed Guidance here
- At intermediate level you will need to develop the plan further, with professional help.
Do the EASY WINS for services
Easy wins for services
Learn all you can about your BUILDING SYSTEMS, identify easy wins. Put them in hand and list next steps:
- Heating and colling (eg. timers / thermostats)
- Lighting (eg. movement detectors)
- Hot water (eg. timers / thermostats)
- Ventilation (eg. CO2 detectors)
- Other (eg. lifts, catering equipment)
DONE? Download a record sheet here.
- You can download a Building Survey tool here. It helps you identify easy wins.
- There’s more in the Detailed Guidance here
Install PLANTERS
Planters
Install PLANTERS around your building where possible. Identify opportunities for new planting or GREEN ROOFS.
DONE? Download a record sheet here.
- There’s more in the Detailed Guidance here.
- At Intermediate level, you will need to expand your planting where possible.
1. If your building is owned by others, user the plan to lobby them for improvements.
2. If your building is on a short lease, use the plan to lobby the landlord.