Leaders in Environmentally Sustainable Design

Australia's Leading
ESD & Sustainability Consultants

Melbourne  ·  Brisbane  ·  Sydney  ·  Perth

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

Demystify / Collaborate / Innovate

Ark Resources is an Australian ESD and sustainability 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 sustainability consultants and ESD specialists 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

Trusted by Australia's leading developers, architects & builders

Mirvac Multiplex Stockland Greystar Gurner Hamton Bates Smart Woods Bagot Fender Katsalidis Hayball Rothelowman ARM Architecture Mosaic Property Group Cedar Woods Beck Time & Place Urban Urbis DesignInc Fraser & Partners Tract Watson Young Archidom Fieldwork Marchese Peddle Thorp Contour Novus Orchard PDG Buxton Carter Case Meallin Central Chandler City of Melbourne Home HSPC ID Jackson Local Nettle Outline Plus Architecture Prime PRL Reshape Six Degrees Telha Clarke UPCO VMCH WWC Aldi Mirvac Multiplex Stockland Greystar Gurner Hamton Bates Smart Woods Bagot Fender Katsalidis Hayball Rothelowman ARM Architecture Mosaic Property Group Cedar Woods Beck Time & Place Urban Urbis DesignInc Fraser & Partners Tract Watson Young Archidom Fieldwork Marchese Peddle Thorp Contour Novus Orchard PDG Buxton Carter Case Meallin Central Chandler City of Melbourne Home HSPC ID Jackson Local Nettle Outline Plus Architecture Prime PRL Reshape Six Degrees Telha Clarke UPCO VMCH WWC Aldi
What We Do

Our Services

From planning permit submissions to expert VCAT evidence, our sustainability consultants cover the full spectrum of ESD and sustainability consulting across residential, commercial and mixed-use development.

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Ratings & Certifications

Formal accreditation-based assessments across Australia's major sustainability rating systems.

NatHERS
Residential energy ratings
NABERS
Commercial & residential ratings
Green Star
GBCA accredited practice
BESS
Victorian planning assessments
WSUD
Water management strategies
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Planning & Compliance

Documentation and compliance reports for planning permits and building code approvals.

ESD Planning Reports
EMPs, SMPs & council submissions
Section J
NCC 2022 compliance reports
SMP Consultant
Sustainability management plans
JV3 Modelling
Performance-based compliance
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Advisory & Expert Services

Specialist modelling, simulation and expert evidence for complex projects and planning disputes.

Energy Modelling
IES VE & EnergyPlus simulation
VCAT Expert Witness
ESD evidence & advocacy
All Services
Our Work

Featured Projects

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

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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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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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