Central Highlands Sustainability & Accessibility.
Central Highlands Sustainability & Accessibility is a consultancy business providing architects, building designers, building owners and managers, developers, and homeowners with detailed assessments and specialist advice on sustainable building and accessible design to ensure equity and dignity for all users.
Sustainability
- We emphasize the importance of sustainability and climate action.
- Our goal is to foster a sustainable future through innovative solutions in improving the energy efficiency and sustainability of apartments, new homes, renovations, and the existing housing stock.
- We aim to mitigate climate change by making positive contribution to buildings, facilities, commercial property, and open space.
- We will plant a tree for every new client to demonstrate our commitment to sustainability.
Accessibility
- Great design can and should be for everyone.
- We envision a space that’s usable, viable and accessible to address all issues of equity, diversity and inclusion for a better every day and future.
- We ensure that an existing building or new building project complies with the spirit and intent of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).
- We will make a donation for every new client to an association who advocates disabled rights.
What Our Customer’s Say
AJ Bendigo
Tim has always been reliable and prompt, providing informative solutions in a concise manner and has kept us informed of upcoming legislative changes.
BS, Gippsland
I have no hesitation in recommending Tim to any client requiring professional and cost effective advice on sustainability. His attention to detail ensured an excellent result.
AG, Fitzroy
Tim is a real professional whose knowledge and recommendations made the time and investment on our part worthwhile.
KB, Glen Waverly
Tim was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He walked me through all the energy-saving tips, making sure I understood what he was talking about.
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Energy Efficient House Design
High-performance homes, especially those striving to achieve net zero-energyperformance, employ several energy efficient materials and construction practices that need to be integrated into the...
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Disability Advocacy
CHSA’s initiative of donating to a disability advocate association for every new client aims to promote equal opportunity for people with disability to participate in all areas of life. Disability...
Trees for life – CO 2 emissions
CHSA’s initiative of planting a tree for every new client provides many benefits including restoration of habitat for native wildlife and improvements in the condition of soil and water. The aim is...
Tallowwood Treehouse – Sanctuary Modern Green Homes
Small and smart: another new home at the Currumbin Ecovillage showcase the best ESD “Something small and classy, but cosy,” was the original brief from owner Heike Hamann for this stunning home in...
Co-housing – Sanctuary Modern Green Homes
The co-housing movement is growing rapidly, particularly in Europe and America. Most of us are familiar with the concept of the ecovillage, but co-housingis still relatively rare within Australia....
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Roof framing secured off so time for an early topping celebration!
Thumbs up to GW for his mighty effort helping out!
Timber framing by talented neighbour Glen & moi
Steel frame erection by Daniel & the guys from Ballarat Cut & Steel
Suspended Concrete slab by the phenomenal ATeam Concreting
Steel sub floor framing by Ballarat Cut and Weld
Pad footings by ATeam Concreting
6.5kW Solar Array installation by Sunergy Solar
Installation of Worm Farm Waste Septic System
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CHSA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land we live and work on, the Wadawurrung, Dja Dja Wurrung and Djab Wurrung People, and recognises their continuing connection to the land and waterways.
We pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging and extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.