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An ESD Perspective on 'Green' Buildings
Ark Resources founder Jan Talacko features in a national industry article on the gap between energy ratings and real biodiversity outcomes, with ESD Advisor Helen Maas adding a project level view on what Nature Based Cities accreditation actually takes.
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LIV Albert Named Development of the Year for Build-to-Rent and PBSA
Mirvac's LIV Albert has won Development of the Year for Build-to-Rent and PBSA at the 2026 Urban Developer Awards, recognising its transformation of a fragmented Brunswick site into a 500 home rental neighbourhood.
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"I'll Be Remembered for My Parks, Not My Buildings" - Adelaide Developer
At a recent roundtable in Adelaide, developer Damon Nagel of Kite Projects reflected on how parks define his legacy, while Nature Based Cities outlined its new precinct scorecard for master planned communities.
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Nature Based Cities Extends Its Accreditation to Greenfield and Brownfield Precincts
Nature Based Cities has broadened its accreditation program to precinct-scale greenfield and brownfield developments, introducing the New Communities Design Guidelines and Scorecard for developers who want nature positive outcomes embedded from the ground up.
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Congratulations to Orchard Piper on Kew Village Planning Approval
Orchard Piper has received planning approval for Kew Village, a $520 million mixed use precinct in Melbourne's inner east. Ark Resources is proud to be delivering ESD consulting on this project, targeting Green Star certification and a NatHERS average of 7.5 stars.
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Six 2026 Urban Developer Award Finalists We Delivered ESD On
Six projects where Ark Resources provided ESD consulting have been named as finalists in the 2026 Urban Developer Awards for Industry Excellence, including LIV Albert with three separate nominations.
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Queensland's First Nature-Based Cities Exemplary Accreditation
Congratulations to Spyre and the Watts & Wright team on becoming the first project in Queensland to achieve exemplary accreditation under the Nature-Based Cities framework. A well-deserved recognition reflecting a deep commitment to nature-based design woven into every decision.
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Victoria's Evolving Planning Pathways
From ResCode to the Great Design Fast Track, Victoria's planning system now offers tailored frameworks for every housing type, with rising sustainability benchmarks at every stage.
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Green Star Buildings v1.1 and NABERS Update
From 1 May 2026, all new projects must register under Green Star Buildings v1.1. Ark Resources also now offers NABERS Embodied Carbon assessments and Independent Design Review services to support projects from early design through to operational performance.
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Green Infrastructure and the Urban Heat Island Effect
How green infrastructure, from street trees to living walls, can measurably reduce urban temperatures and deliver co-benefits for health, biodiversity, and energy efficiency.
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Ark Nature Based City Initiative Review
Ark Resources was engaged by Nature Based Cities to review how nature-based solutions are being integrated into urban planning frameworks across Australia, identifying barriers and recommendations for scaling up green infrastructure.
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