About Us
Experienced, Informed, Pragmatic, Accurate
Leaders in Environmentally Sustainable Design
Ark Resources has been at the forefront of environmentally sustainable design since being established in 1999. We have extensive experience in all building types and have provided advice for buildings and developments of every scale, ranging from individual houses to several of Melbourne’s most significant residential and commercial projects.
We provide sustainability input at all stages of the property development cycle from concept design, through planning application, design development, construction, commissioning and post-occupancy.
We have expertise in the development of ESD frameworks and policies and have developed several highly regarded sustainability rating tools for all levels of Government.
Careers
We’re always interested in hearing from talented individuals who’d like to join our team – please contact us if you believe you can make a difference.
Jan Talacko
Director
Jan Talacko established Ark Resources in 1999 when ESD was still in its infancy as a concept.
He has led numerous reviews of environmental performance of development projects for clients in both the private and public sectors and is thoroughly familiar with ESD outcomes from all types of building and development projects.
He regularly appears as an expert ESD witness on sustainable design issues at VCAT and Planning Panels.
Margaret Turner
Thermal Performance Assessor
Mike Rainbow
Associate Principal
Mike Rainbow is a chartered building services engineer, WELL accredited professional and ESD specialist with extensive local and international experience. Over the last couple of decades he has played a leading design role on a wide range of ESD projects in Australia and internationally, including a variety of exemplar schemes. He has particular experience in net-zero design, associated building physics and passive design initiatives.
Leonie Dixon
Senior ESD Consultant
David Canciello
Senior Thermal Performance Assessor
Jennifer Sanders
Office Manager
Thermal Performance Assessor
Roberto Padovani
Senior ESD Engineer
Charlie Hosking
Accounts & Administration
