Leaders in Environmentally Sustainable Design

Melbourne's Leading
ESD Consultants

Practical, innovative ESD solutions across every stage of the property development cycle , from concept through to completion.

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Ark Resources is an Australian ESD consulting firm providing expert advice at all stages of the property development cycle, including concept design, town planning, design development, construction, commissioning, post-occupancy and retrofits. Our ESD consultants work with developers, architects and builders across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and nationally.
20+
Years of ESD Experience
1500+
Projects Delivered
9
Expert Team Members
100%
Carbon Neutral Certified
What We Do

Selected Services

We offer the full spectrum of ESD consulting services, helping clients across Australia navigate complexity, satisfy regulations, and build smarter, more sustainable developments.

Planning, Compliance & Approvals

ESD planning reports, NCC Section J compliance, JV3 verification and council ESD submissions tailored to every project type.

Modelling & Analysis

Thermal performance, daylight, energy simulation and building life cycle assessments using industry-leading tools to inform smarter design.

Renewable Energy

Solar PV, battery storage and EV charging infrastructure integrated with energy efficiency to minimise operational carbon footprint.

Energy Auditing & Retrofits

NABERS-compliant energy audits and retrofit plans for existing buildings to reduce energy use, improve comfort and lower operating costs.

Expert ESD Evidence

Independent expert reports, VCAT appearances, Planning Panels Victoria submissions and technical ESD advocacy for complex matters.

Water Sensitive Urban Design

WSUD strategies, STORM assessments, MUSIC stormwater modelling and integrated water cycle management for all development scales.

Key Rating Tools & Accreditations
NABERS NABERS
NatHERS NatHERS
Green Star Green Star
BESS BESS
WSUD WSUD
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Our Work

Featured Projects

From high-rise towers to community developments, we bring deep ESD expertise to every building typology.

Premier Tower: Green Star and NABERS ESD consulting by Ark Resources
Residential Premier Tower View Project →
257-259 Broadway Glebe: residential ESD assessment, NatHERS and BASIX by Ark Resources
Commercial 257-259 Broadway View Project →
414-426 Lower Dandenong Road: mixed-use ESD consulting, BESS and NatHERS by Ark Resources
Industrial 414-426 Lower Dandenong Road View Project →
narrm ngargu Library & Community Hub: public building ESD consulting and Green Star by Ark Resources
Public narrm ngargu Library & Community Hub View Project →
Victoria University Secondary School: education ESD consulting and Green Star by Ark Resources
Education Victoria University Secondary School View Project →
Footscray Clinical Hub: healthcare ESD consulting and energy modelling by Ark Resources
Health Care Footscray Clinical Hub View Project →
Yarra & Claremont Street: build-to-rent ESD consulting, NatHERS and WSUD by Ark Resources
Build to Rent Yarra & Claremont Street View Project →
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Who We Are

Experienced, Informed,
Pragmatic, Accurate

Ark Resources doesn't just "do" Environmentally Sustainable Design. It's a genuine passion for our entire team , collectively driven by a desire to educate and challenge beliefs around what ESD truly is.

We've been providing innovative and cost-effective ESD solutions to valued clients for over 20 years. Our proactive approach to climate change adds genuine value to all building and construction projects.

About Our Team

Green Star Accredited

Green Building Council of Australia accredited professionals delivering Green Star certified outcomes.

NABERS Energy & Embodied Carbon

Accredited NABERS assessors for energy, water and embodied carbon ratings across commercial and residential buildings.

NatHERS Accredited Assessors

Fully accredited NatHERS assessors providing residential thermal performance ratings using AccuRate and FirstRate5.

National Engineering Register

Our engineers are registered on Engineers Australia's National Engineering Register, ensuring professional standards and accountability.

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ESD Consultants · Australia

Excited to share our latest project , a 7-Star NatHERS-rated apartment development in inner Melbourne. Achieving this outcome required early engagement and close collaboration with the design team. 🌿 #ESD #Sustainability #NatHERS

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ESD Consultants · Australia

With NCC 2022 now in effect, we've been helping clients navigate the updated Section J requirements. The key change? Stricter whole-of-building energy budgets. Get in touch to find out how this affects your next development. #NCC2022 #EnergyEfficiency

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ESD Consultants · Australia

We're proud to be a Climate Active certified Carbon Neutral organisation. It means we don't just advise on sustainability , we live it. A big thank you to our whole team for making this happen. 🌍 #CarbonNeutral #ClimateActive #Sustainability

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Industry Accreditations & Memberships

VPELA Design Matters National Green Building Council Australia BESS International WELL Building Institute Certified Passive House Consultant Climate Active Network Member Australian Engineers Declare Climate and Biodiversity Emergency NABERS

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