Sustainability in the built environment is no longer a single design consideration, but a complex balance of performance, cost, and long-term impact. Through advanced modelling and data-driven analysis, ESD enables project teams to understand how buildings will perform across energy use, thermal comfort, daylight, and lifecycle outcomes. At DMA, we use these insights early in the design process to identify the most effective sustainability strategies—helping our clients achieve high-performing, commercially viable buildings while supporting the transition toward net zero outcomes.

We provide sustainability and ESD services across all stages of the project lifecycle, from feasibility and early design through to construction and post-completion. This includes site analysis, concept and schematic design, detailed modelling, certification support, tender documentation, and construction phase services—ensuring sustainability outcomes are effectively delivered from initial strategy through to final performance.

Some of the Sustainability services we offer include:

• NCC Section J – Deemed-to-Satisfy & J1V3 (commercial)
• NatHERS thermal & Whole-of-Home assessments (residential)
• Sustainability rating system faciliation (e.g.Green Star, NABERS)
• Climate change risk and adaptation assessment
• High-performance parametric building optimisation
• Building envelope consulting
• Embodied carbon material assessment
• Passive House analysis, Consulting, Compliance
• Daylight-design consulting
• Glare analysis
• Detailed thermal comfort analysis

Key Benefits on Projects:

• Optimal sustainability pathway early identification
• Balance between competing rating tools
• Reduced upfront costs and improved buildability
• More confident, data driven design decisions
• Lower upfront carbon and material use
• Enhanced performance across comfort, energy, and daylight
• Stronger outcomes through the entire project lifecycle
• Support for net zero and long term operational efficiency