AbstractSustainable construction is the set of processes by which a profitable and competitive industry delivers built assets, which enhance the quality of life, offer customer satisfaction, and maximize the efficient use of resources. In Australia, construction-related legislations such as the Waste Minimisation and Management Act and the newly implemented Carbon Tax Scheme in the Climate Change Framework have been launched, and voluntary schemes, such as promoting waste minimization principles, providing waste reduction grants programs, providing waste reduction and purchasing policies, and assessing the existing sustainable assessment tools are available. The industry realizes the importance of sustainable construction, but organizations do not have enough experience and knowledge to perform well on sustainability. Until now, inadequate research has been carried out to support the development of sustainable performance for residential buildings with life-cycle thinking and specific local conditions. Ba...