The True Zero Carbon Challenge: Pioneering sustainable Building Design at the DMN Summit

The TZCC champions the status of NatHERS Accredited Assessors within the broader building design industry. The challenge promotes the idea of integrating these professionals into design teams from the concept stage, highlighting their crucial role in optimising thermal performance and minimising carbon footprints.

By showcasing the capabilities of NatHERS software tools and Chenath, the TZCC demonstrates how Accredited EEAs can substantiate design decisions, providing valuable insights throughout the design process. This emphasis aims to encourage building designers to collaborate with accredited assessors for superior outcomes.

The TZCC also champions the notion of a circular economy in construction. Entrant teams are challenged to consider the entire lifecycle of their designs, from the sourcing of materials to their potential reuse at the end of a building's life.

For building design professionals attending the Summit, the TZCC presentations promise to be a highlight. They offer a unique opportunity to witness cutting-edge sustainable design concepts, network with industry innovators, and gain insights as the entrant teams present the creative processes, they worked through to develop design concepts that will inform the future of building design practice.

As we face the urgent need to address climate change, the True Zero Carbon Challenge represents a critical step forward. It not only presents groundbreaking designs but also promotes an holistic approach to sustainability in the built environment.

Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired by the leaders in sustainable building design. The True Zero Carbon Challenge at the DMN Summit on October 25, 2024, is set to be a pivotal moment in the journey towards a greener, more sustainable future for Australian building design.

2022 TZCC Winning project Omnia House

Designer: Elizabeth Wheeler, Future Focused Buildings

Energy Assessor: Tamar Boyd, Blue Lotus Energy Rating