We specialise in...
Green Star
After 15 years of using the Green Star tools, we are experts.
We work with project teams and building owners to develop economical and marketable buildings with high sustainability values.
NABERS
Karen Hovenga is a certified NABERS and CBD assessor. We prepare energy audits of Offices and Hotels using NABERS. We can also provide Building Energy Efficiency Certificates (BEEC) for buildings and tenancies to be sold or leased.
BESS
We prepare Sustainability Management Plans for Town Planning submissions. Our focus is on identifying common construction practise and suggesting minor changes to achieve high sustainability outcomes with a minimum of effort or cost.
Karen Hovenga
Karen Hovenga, the principal of Karen Hovenga, Sustainability Consulting, is a mechanical engineer with more than 15 years experience. Karen is a NABERS Assessor, GreenStar Accredited Professional and Green Star Assessor.
From Karen's Blog
Your windows are too big
Last week I got one of those phone calls…”How quickly can you do a JV3 model?” Yep, no one had checked that the windows complied with the NCC and now they needed a building permit – today! I was pretty blunt and told them that I needed 2 weeks, but I also took a look at their drawings; they had…
Read More »That community open air stage!
My community open air stage project is now live on Pick my Project. If you live within 5km of my project, you can vote for it! Voting is quick and simple, and open until 5pm, Monday 17 September: Go to Pick My Project and sign in. Select your local community by entering your postcode. You can then browse the project ideas in…
Read More »Help me build a community stage
One of the things I enjoy about working for myself is being able to make the time for involvement in my local community. A few years ago I spent some time singing in a local community band. We would occasionally perform at local community events, usually on the Richmond or Collingwood Housing Estates. While we were doing that, my husband,…
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