On 12 years of waiting for a better energy standard in housing The Fifth Estate – our view News from the front desk, Issue No 417: We know it’s nearly Christmas but we still can’t seem to shake that annoyance we have with those lobbyists who’ve stifled the… 2
Infrastructure Australia’s take on managing growth of Australian cities Tim Williams, Arup It has been said of Australian cities that they are orphans of public policy. They belong to no-one and are thus neglected, despite the fact that most Australians live in them and they create most national wealth.
Tomorrowland 2018 – the ebook The Fifth Estate is immensely proud to bring you our latest ebook, Tomorrowland: the urban agenda, based on our Tomorrowland 2018 signature event. Tomorrowland 2018 – the ebook The Fifth Estate The Fifth Estate is immensely proud to bring you our latest ebook, Tomorrowland: the urban agenda, based on our Tomorrowland 2018 signature event.
A message to our readers We know you know, publishing is tough, especially in these days of giants who seem to have shaken independent journalism to its foundations. But nearly 10 years after we started,… A message to our readers The Fifth Estate We know you know, publishing is tough, especially in these days of giants who seem to have shaken independent journalism to its foundations. But nearly 10 years after we started,…
On 12 years of waiting for a better energy standard in housing News from the front desk, Issue No 417: We know it’s nearly Christmas but we still can’t seem to shake that annoyance we have with those lobbyists who’ve stifled the… On 12 years of waiting for a better energy standard in housing The Fifth Estate – our view News from the front desk, Issue No 417: We know it’s nearly Christmas but we still can’t seem to shake that annoyance we have with those lobbyists who’ve stifled the…
Shots fired at woeful six star minimum standards ahead of COAG Energy Council meeting Pressure is mounting to increase “out of date” 6 star minimum energy efficiency standards for new homes ahead of the COAG Energy Council meeting next Wednesday. Shots fired at woeful six star minimum standards ahead of COAG Energy Council meeting Poppy Johnston Pressure is mounting to increase “out of date” 6 star minimum energy efficiency standards for new homes ahead of the COAG Energy Council meeting next Wednesday.
Housing quality set to soar with new 3D land data marketplace Architect Simon Cookes says 2D land maps used by most architects preclude most of the market from quality. Housing quality set to soar with new 3D land data marketplace Poppy Johnston Architect Simon Cookes says 2D land maps used by most architects preclude most of the market from quality.
Tomorrowland 2018 – the ebook The Fifth Estate The Fifth Estate is immensely proud to bring you our latest ebook, Tomorrowland: the urban agenda, based on our Tomorrowland 2018 signature event. 2
A message to our readers The Fifth Estate We know you know, publishing is tough, especially in these days of giants who seem to have shaken independent journalism to its foundations. But nearly 10 years after we started,…
On 12 years of waiting for a better energy standard in housing The Fifth Estate – our view News from the front desk, Issue No 417: We know it’s nearly Christmas but we still can’t seem to shake that annoyance we have with those lobbyists who’ve stifled the… 2
Shots fired at woeful six star minimum standards ahead of COAG Energy Council meeting Poppy Johnston Pressure is mounting to increase “out of date” 6 star minimum energy efficiency standards for new homes ahead of the COAG Energy Council meeting next Wednesday. 7
Housing quality set to soar with new 3D land data marketplace Poppy Johnston Architect Simon Cookes says 2D land maps used by most architects preclude most of the market from quality.
Coworking is about real people not technology Poppy Johnston Coworking has the potential to be much more than selling workstations and an online collaboration platform.
Infrastructure Australia’s take on managing growth of Australian cities Tim Williams, Arup It has been said of Australian cities that they are orphans of public policy. They belong to no-one and are thus neglected, despite the fact that most Australians live in them and they create most national wealth.
Water under pressure – and the promise of green bonds to help Willow Aliento Big rivers are drying up, Perth’s aquifers are becoming contaminated with sea water and there is a threat of wars over water. One financial instrument is holding out possibilities for change.
Water wars, dried out rivers, and Perth’s water contamination Willow Aliento - Oxygen Files With the issue of water supply reaching crisis point, its connection to climate change needs to spur urgent action.
SafeWork NSW, it’s seriously time to toughen up on safety David Chandler, Western Sydney University Opinion: It’s hard to believe that a government agency can be this ineffectual.
ICG secures CEFC’s biggest-ever renewables equity investment Poppy Johnston The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has committed its largest ever equity investment to the Australian Renewables Income Fund (ARIF) in order to attract more institutional investors to the fast-growing sector.
Are we fast enough for change: a global view of design and timber Mark Thomson, Eco Effective Solutions The demand for radical change by the United Nations in October this year to limit global warming to a 1.5 degree global temperature increase, requires fundamental change. 1
Sustainability part of the wallpaper at PwC Poppy Johnston Professional services giant PwC is determined to avoid silos, and according to consulting partner John Tomac, this means sustainability capability and expertise has trickled into all corners of the business.
This is war. It’s time to stand up to the carbon bullies David Thorpe OPINION: Shocking and reprehensible? A colossal betrayal of anyone but their rulers’ own narrow industrial support base? 2
These comments from Dr Tim Law below, are worth reading. Summary: The building energy efficiency regulations are a train wreck waiting to happen. Ev…Tim Renouf on Shots fired at woeful six star minimum standards ahead of COAG Energy Council meeting
Energy efficiency and sustainability are well on their way to becoming bollocks terms that result in checklist fatigue - the sole reason for this is t…Clare on Shots fired at woeful six star minimum standards ahead of COAG Energy Council meeting
Consultants have engaged in "a race to the bottom" in low fees. The outcomes is rushed, poor design and little on-site follow up. This is followed by …Stuart Hilborn on Shots fired at woeful six star minimum standards ahead of COAG Energy Council meeting
Republic of Everyone: the power of influence and great strategy For more than a decade Republic of Everyone has been using some of the most powerful forces on the planet to save the planet: advertising and marketing. Many of their campaigns are inspirational and transformational.
Are we fast enough for change: a global view of design and timber Mark Thomson, Eco Effective Solutions 1
Game changing new digital platform to drive innovation in urban design Peter W Newton and Mark C Burry, Swinburne University of Technology
Waste crusade wins First State Super top CitySwitch award Poppy Johnston First State Super’s first-ever “war on waste” challenge to teach staff to curb office waste has won the not-for-profit superannuation fund the Signatory of the Year (over 2000 square metres) award at this year’s National CitySwitch Awards.
Banksia Awards shine the green light Poppy Johnston The Green Building Council of Australia’s Green Star program has come out on top at the 2018 Banksia Sustainability Awards – now in its 30th year – winning the sustainability award for not-for-profits and non-government organisations.
Cundall: ESD Consultant, Melbourne Advertisement Cundall is looking for an ESD consultant to join the Melbourne office.
National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation appoints first CEO The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation is now in full swing with the appointment its inaugural chief executive officer Nathan Dal Bon who was previously a key member of the…
Our pick of the jobs this week and a bit of goss The Fifth Estate In the lead up to Christmas the employers must be getting a tad nervy about finding staff. They keep advertising.
Aurecon makes good its promise on diversity Tina Perinotto Aurecon has put its money where its mouth is and appointed two women to roles at the most senior levels of the company.
JLL: Sustainability Manager Advertisement JLL is looking for a sustainability manager with a passion for sustainability issues.
GHDWoodhead nabs Y2Architecture’s Paul de Podolinsky The Fifth Estate Paul de Podolinsky has joined integrated design practice GHDWoodhead as director of architecture in Victoria.
Charter Hall farewells head of operations and sustainability Chris Luscombe The Fifth Estate Head of operations and sustainability at Charter Hall, Chris Luscombe, is going into semi-retirement after around 25 years in the property sector. Mr Luscombe said he is aiming for consultancy…
New CEO for Committee for Sydney The Fifth Estate Gabriel Metcalf, president and chief executive of US-based nonprofit urban think tank SPUR, is set to join Committee for Sydney by the end of the year. Mr Metcalf will become the…
Our pick of the jobs: promises on new rail keep rolling The Fifth Estate The infrastructure boom shows no sign of slowing in Australia’s major capital cities, with the NSW Berejiklian government today (Thursday) promising a fast speed rail network to connect the CBD to at least four key regions within 300 kilometres of the city.
Justin Hanney appointed CEO of the City of Melbourne City of Melbourne has a new chief executive officer, Justin Hanney. 3
Housing research needs new blood The Fifth Estate The Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute is looking to fill a number of roles at present.
ICG secures CEFC’s biggest-ever renewables equity investment Poppy Johnston The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has committed its largest ever equity investment to the Australian Renewables Income Fund (ARIF) in order to attract more institutional investors to the fast-growing sector.
Dexus signs up to seven years of Snowy Hydro energy Poppy Johnston Snowy Hydro-owned Red Energy will provide off-site renewable energy to more than 40 Dexus buildings in New South Wales through a new deal signed today (Thursday).
Behaviour rises up the ranks of efficiency trends Human nature and behaviour patterns are increasingly coming to the fore in managing energy efficiency for commercial buildings in particular. Now Johnson Controls has released a report showing it’s a rising trend.
Aged Care portfolio on solar and LED blitz One of Australia’s biggest energy efficiency programs in the energy-intensive aged care sector is underway, with Verdia outfitting 54 Opal Aged Care properties on the easter seaboard with LED lights and solar panels.
Enliten: a formula for an energy transition for Australia General frustration with the largely negative debate in Australia around a clean energy transition has inspired industry expert Jonathan Jutsen to develop a formula for a way forward. He’s interested in collaboration.
Blame the failure to decommission coal for renewables’ sluggish growth Any Australians tearing their hair out (if they have any left) about their government’s position on climate change have long suspected that its failure to decommission the country’s coal and oil-fired power plants has been the biggest stumbling block to increasing the amount of renewable energy in the country. 1
Making the invisible visible: the energy efficiency story Over the course of two days earlier this week, 11 brilliant international speakers, 51 home-grown leaders and many more energy efficiency professionals came together at the 10th National Energy Efficiency Conference in Sydney to discuss the theme: Better cities, stronger industry, cheaper energy.
Sustainability part of the wallpaper at PwC Poppy Johnston Professional services giant PwC is determined to avoid silos, and according to consulting partner John Tomac, this means sustainability capability and expertise has trickled into all corners of the business.
This is war. It’s time to stand up to the carbon bullies David Thorpe OPINION: Shocking and reprehensible? A colossal betrayal of anyone but their rulers’ own narrow industrial support base? 2
Aurecon makes good its promise on diversity Aurecon has put its money where its mouth is and appointed two women to roles at the most senior levels of the company.
Exactly why did ERM buy out Kathy Jones and Associates? Global sustainability consultancy ERM has 5000 staff worldwide and is one of the leaders in helping governments privatise assets. So why did it need to recently buy Kathy Jones and Associates, a Sydney based company with around 70 people?
Stockland backs 12 community-oriented proptech startups A platform to keep track of elderly relatives, passive solar greenhouses for micro greens, and a contractor payment system are among the 12 ideas picked for Stockland’s six month accelerator program for community-minded startups.
Big deals signal growing interest in solar and buildings materials A couple of interesting big deals this week adds weight to the rising importance of sustainability and the built environment patch. 1
On why the Vic election comes down to climate and renewables At the Property Council Christmas bash in Sydney last night (Wednesday), we just knew we’d strike up a conversation with someone from Melbourne to give us a view on what the Victorian state election on Saturday might bring for sustainability. 1
Infrastructure Australia’s take on managing growth of Australian cities Tim Williams, Arup It has been said of Australian cities that they are orphans of public policy. They belong to no-one and are thus neglected, despite the fact that most Australians live in them and they create most national wealth.
Water under pressure – and the promise of green bonds to help Willow Aliento Big rivers are drying up, Perth’s aquifers are becoming contaminated with sea water and there is a threat of wars over water. One financial instrument is holding out possibilities for change.
Water wars, dried out rivers, and Perth’s water contamination With the issue of water supply reaching crisis point, its connection to climate change needs to spur urgent action.
Game changing new digital platform to drive innovation in urban design iHUB Network is a readily scalable, state-of-the-art, multi-layered networked facility that helps participants make smarter decisions in urban policy-making, plan-making and place-making.
The Perth Protocol – a manifesto for the planet at a time of extreme urgency If there is one thing you need to read as COP 24 daily calls out the fierce urgency for climate action, it’s this manifesto for the planet.
The Modern Slavery Act has passed: What now? Australia’s long-awaited Modern Slavery Act passed into law at the end of last month, putting Australian companies on notice to start examining the human impacts of their supply chains. 1
Selling swimmability to spark urban river clean ups Not all rivers are suitable for swimming – there are sharks and other flesh eating animals to contend with in some places – but the benefits of a healthy river range much further with improvements to the ecology, heat island effect and recreational opportunities
Shots fired at woeful six star minimum standards ahead of COAG Energy Council meeting Poppy Johnston Pressure is mounting to increase “out of date” 6 star minimum energy efficiency standards for new homes ahead of the COAG Energy Council meeting next Wednesday. 7
Coworking is about real people not technology Poppy Johnston Coworking has the potential to be much more than selling workstations and an online collaboration platform.
SafeWork NSW, it’s seriously time to toughen up on safety Opinion: It’s hard to believe that a government agency can be this ineffectual.
Are we fast enough for change: a global view of design and timber The demand for radical change by the United Nations in October this year to limit global warming to a 1.5 degree global temperature increase, requires fundamental change. 1
Technology and prefab could change the game for housing construction The recently launched Heuga platform led by the DNW Group claims is the customer-facing component of a new collaborative building model premised on off-site construction.
Gupta reveals plans for massive Australian steel revival Billionaire industrialist Sanjeev Gupta has announced plans to build the largest steel plant in the developed world in South Australia.
City of Melbourne’s sustainability appetite to be put to the test with Council House 1 The City of Melbourne is undertaking a “next generation” sustainability-focused revamp of the Council House 1 site. 1
On 12 years of waiting for a better energy standard in housing The Fifth Estate – our view News from the front desk, Issue No 417: We know it’s nearly Christmas but we still can’t seem to shake that annoyance we have with those lobbyists who’ve stifled the… 2
Infrastructure Australia’s take on managing growth of Australian cities Tim Williams, Arup It has been said of Australian cities that they are orphans of public policy. They belong to no-one and are thus neglected, despite the fact that most Australians live in them and they create most national wealth.
SafeWork NSW, it’s seriously time to toughen up on safety Opinion: It’s hard to believe that a government agency can be this ineffectual.
Are we fast enough for change: a global view of design and timber The demand for radical change by the United Nations in October this year to limit global warming to a 1.5 degree global temperature increase, requires fundamental change. 1
Game changing new digital platform to drive innovation in urban design iHUB Network is a readily scalable, state-of-the-art, multi-layered networked facility that helps participants make smarter decisions in urban policy-making, plan-making and place-making.
On how young people will drive our future News from the front desk Issue No 416: Young people from schools all over Australia went out on strike to protest the lack of action on climate change last Friday. They were…
Population growth needs more infrastructure investment Population and the pressure on infrastructure are shaping up as key election issues. Here’s what the Opposition spokesman on these issues, Anthony Albanese, says are the problems and the solutions.…
Tomorrowland 2018 – the ebook The Fifth Estate The Fifth Estate is immensely proud to bring you our latest ebook, Tomorrowland: the urban agenda, based on our Tomorrowland 2018 signature event. 2
John Wardle and why there’s room for optimism Tina Perinotto When highly acclaimed Melbourne-based architect John Wardle opens his new studio in Sydney on 14 January next year it will mark the start, he thinks, of one of the most interesting and exciting decades for architecture, sustainability and the built environment. 4
No Place Like Home – repairing Australia’s housing crisis BOOK REVIEW: Regular readers of The Fifth Estate who have been following our coverage of housing issues – around affordability, sustainability, homelessness and urban planning are going to love this book.
Jellyfish, capitalism and trees: Perspectives on the human-earth relationship Climate change is not a binary issue of believe or don’t believe, whether it is examined from the perspective of the economic system, disruptions in the marine environment, or the impact on trees. 1
Fiction: For the Greater Good Carolita was hurrying down the path to her apartment when she was intercepted by her neighbour. “Oh! They’ve cut me off for the rest of the month! I went O-D…
Book review: The Long Goodbye – coal, coral and Australia’s climate deadlock Diving into The Long Goodbye, a Quarterly Essay by Anna Krien, means buckling up for a deeply personal, highly analytical and multi-layered tapestry of nature, politics and personalities.
Not just the petrolheads: we all waste energy slaves Canberra-based science communicator Stuart McMillen regularly publishes non-fiction comics about social and environmental issues. We have previously featured his work on The Fifth Estate, including his comics Peak Oil, St…
Tomorrowland 2018 – the ebook The Fifth Estate The Fifth Estate is immensely proud to bring you our latest ebook, Tomorrowland: the urban agenda, based on our Tomorrowland 2018 signature event. 2
A message to our readers The Fifth Estate We know you know, publishing is tough, especially in these days of giants who seem to have shaken independent journalism to its foundations. But nearly 10 years after we started,…
On 12 years of waiting for a better energy standard in housing The Fifth Estate – our view News from the front desk, Issue No 417: We know it’s nearly Christmas but we still can’t seem to shake that annoyance we have with those lobbyists who’ve stifled the… 2
Shots fired at woeful six star minimum standards ahead of COAG Energy Council meeting Poppy Johnston Pressure is mounting to increase “out of date” 6 star minimum energy efficiency standards for new homes ahead of the COAG Energy Council meeting next Wednesday. 7
Housing quality set to soar with new 3D land data marketplace Poppy Johnston Architect Simon Cookes says 2D land maps used by most architects preclude most of the market from quality.
Coworking is about real people not technology Poppy Johnston Coworking has the potential to be much more than selling workstations and an online collaboration platform.
Infrastructure Australia’s take on managing growth of Australian cities Tim Williams, Arup It has been said of Australian cities that they are orphans of public policy. They belong to no-one and are thus neglected, despite the fact that most Australians live in them and they create most national wealth.
Water under pressure – and the promise of green bonds to help Willow Aliento Big rivers are drying up, Perth’s aquifers are becoming contaminated with sea water and there is a threat of wars over water. One financial instrument is holding out possibilities for change.
Water wars, dried out rivers, and Perth’s water contamination Willow Aliento - Oxygen Files With the issue of water supply reaching crisis point, its connection to climate change needs to spur urgent action.
SafeWork NSW, it’s seriously time to toughen up on safety David Chandler, Western Sydney University Opinion: It’s hard to believe that a government agency can be this ineffectual.
ICG secures CEFC’s biggest-ever renewables equity investment Poppy Johnston The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has committed its largest ever equity investment to the Australian Renewables Income Fund (ARIF) in order to attract more institutional investors to the fast-growing sector.
Are we fast enough for change: a global view of design and timber Mark Thomson, Eco Effective Solutions The demand for radical change by the United Nations in October this year to limit global warming to a 1.5 degree global temperature increase, requires fundamental change. 1
Cundall: ESD Consultant, Melbourne Advertisement Cundall is looking for an ESD consultant to join the Melbourne office.
National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation appoints first CEO The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation is now in full swing with the appointment its inaugural chief executive officer Nathan Dal Bon who was previously a key member of the…
Our pick of the jobs this week and a bit of goss The Fifth Estate In the lead up to Christmas the employers must be getting a tad nervy about finding staff. They keep advertising.
Republic of Everyone: the power of influence and great strategy For more than a decade Republic of Everyone has been using some of the most powerful forces on the planet to save the planet: advertising and marketing. Many of their campaigns are inspirational and transformational.
