...Introduction The project of Manly is located in 45 Courtly Road with full ocean frontage. The development is targeting a range of environmental performance and the Green Star rating tool which covering: * Management * Indoor environment quality * Energy * Transport * Water * Materials * Land use & ecology * Emissions * Innovation This report outlines the key Ecologically Sustainable Design (ESD) initiatives proposed for this development. Additionally, it will cover other relevant issues as well. 1. What is Green Star and how does it apply to multi residential projects? 1.1 Green Star The Green Star rating system for building was developed by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA). Green Star is Australia’s first comprehensive rating system for evaluation the environmental design and performance of Australian buildings based on a number of criteria, including management, indoor environmental quality, energy conservation, transport, water conservation, land use & ecology, materials, emissions and innovation. Green star has built on existing systems and tools in overseas markets, including the British BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) system and the North American LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) system, by establishing individual environmental measurement criteria relevant to the Australian marketplace and environmental context. The Green Star rating...
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...Ireland GBCA Outline 1.0 What are the major elements and dimensions of culture in this region? 1.1 Introduction 1.1.1 Research project direction. 1.1.2 Major objectives. 1.2 Communication. 1.2.1 Verbal communication differences. 1.2.2 Non-verbal communication differences. 1.3 Religion. 1.3.1 Religious background and information. 1.3.2 Religious practices that impact business. 1.4 Social structures and organizations. 1.4.1 Irish social structures and organizations. 1.5 Education. 1.5.1 Irish educational outlook. 1.5.2 Irish business education. 2.0 How are these elements and dimensions integrated by locals conducting business in the nation? 2.1 Impact and integration of communication in local business. 2.2 Impact and integration of religion in local business. 2.3 Impact and integration of social structures and organizations in local business. 2.4 Impact and integration of education in local business. 3.0 How do both of the above items compare with US culture and business? 3.1 Compare and contrast US communication with Irish communication. 3.2 Compare and contrast US religious views with Ireland. 3.3 Compare and contrast US and Irish social structures and organizations. 3.4 Compare and contrast education in the US and Ireland. . 4.0 What are the implications for US businesses that wish to conduct business in the region? 4.1 Foreign investment decisions. 4.1.1 Type of investment. 4.1.2 Future of investment opportunities. 4.1.3 Mergers...
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...European Central Bank in my previous work and current work experiences. I was previously employed with the Federal Reserve Bank, which is the main decision maker for all U.S. currency, and monetary policies. In my current position, the company I work for is headquarter overseas, and has offices located in countries that are members of the European Central Bank. I think researching the European Central Bank, will be very useful to have a more thorough understanding of currency and business practices in within the European Union. In addition, gaining the knowledge of what requirements are needed to join the European Central Bank, and the monetary policies these countries must abide by in order to maintain membership will be insightful towards my GBCA paper, since my country is member of the European Central Bank and European Union. EXPLANATION OF EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK The European Central Bank is the central bank for nineteen European Union members. The central bank is responsible for all monetary policies within the European Union, and sets interest rates across the nineteen participating members. Any nation that chooses to join the European Union much adopt the Euro as their currency except for the member states which have been exempted under the Maastricht Treaty (Great Britain & Denmark). Prior to membership into the Euro Zone, European Union member countries must adhere to and satisfy very strict economic convergence criteria. Most member countries much have specific limits...
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...KEY TERM AND WHY I AM INTERESTED IN IT While studying Russia for the GBCA, it has become increasingly obvious that everyone generally feels that Russia’s main (and some may say only) contribution to global trade is in raw materials (Lally, 2012). I am curious to learn more about raw materials and what makes Russia such a heavy player in this arena. EXPLANATION OF THE KEY TERM Raw materials are “inventory items that are used in the manufacturer’s conversion process to produce components, subassemblies, or finished products” (Satterlee, 2009). These inventory items are “unfinished goods” such as “a steelmaker uses iron ore and other metals in producing steel” (Raw material, 2006). When determining whether to conduct business in a particular region, the availability and relative proximity to raw materials should be a determining factor in the decision making process. While it can be beneficial for emerging businesses when the cost of raw materials is low in a particular region, it can become financially problematic when the vast majority of a nation’s economic system is wrapped up in the production and cost of raw materials. MAJOR ARTICLE SUMMARY This article is a general overview of the Russian economy as of December 2008 that reflects on the causes for a “slowdown” the preceding October. Even though there was a “slowdown” in the economy, growth was still taking place as evidenced in the GDP. For October of that year, GDP growth was 5.9% relative to the 7.7% seen in...
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...considerations in decisions about where to live. Utilizing technological innovations is essentially the key to this projects effectiveness. To provide affordable housing, the design and building techniques used will need to focus on minimising costs, while still providing an attractive and comfortable place to live. Modular housing is a method that has proved highly effective in similar projects around the world, and though Neptune’s current resources aren’t equipped to deal with prefabrication, utilizing elements of design will be valuable for reducing cost and maximizing sustainability. Environmental influences Since 1 September 2010, all new homes and extensions built are required to achieve a six-star level of energy efficiency (GBCA, 2014) Creating sustainable living extends further than efficient building techniques and energy reducing design. In developing affordable living Neptune will have the ability to create a community, rather than merely a series of small high density houses. These homes and the communities formed will need to be environmentally sustainable into the future. This entails utilizing all available aforementioned technology in the ways in which Neptune build, design and power their homes to maximise use of renewable resources and minimise any environmental impacts. Legal influences The legal environment incorporates the outcomes of political processes, and is shown in laws, mandates, regulations, and court decisions. These in turn can have...
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