On why we need a manifesto for artists and loud architects in our cities The Fifth Estate Architects understand artists and how to find the niches among the hard edges of reality in the built environment in which they can insert human dreams and aspirations. So why aren’t they more loud and demanding?
Our transport choices are about more than keeping Sydney moving Jason Packenham, ASPECT Studios and Benjamin Driver, Hill Thalis Architecture + Urban Projects As Sydney continues to grapple with the ever-growing economic, environmental and social costs of its congestion, it is plain to see that Sydney’s historically car-based mobility preferences cannot continue in a city of 8 million people in the future. 3
On why we need a manifesto for artists and loud architects in our cities Architects understand artists and how to find the niches among the hard edges of reality in the built environment in which they can insert human dreams and aspirations. So why aren’t they more loud and demanding? On why we need a manifesto for artists and loud architects in our cities The Fifth Estate Architects understand artists and how to find the niches among the hard edges of reality in the built environment in which they can insert human dreams and aspirations. So why aren’t they more loud and demanding?
Central Park shares recycled water with UTS across the road Flow Systems has chalked what’s believed to be a first in Australia in sharing recycled water with a neighbouring property Central Park shares recycled water with UTS across the road Tina Perinotto Flow Systems has chalked what’s believed to be a first in Australia in sharing recycled water with a neighbouring property
Expect this residential down cycle to be kinder than most, say architects and engineers While the recent Avdiev Remuneration Report pointed to some minor spot clouds around for salaries in the property sector, you’d expect professionals in the residential sector, architects in particular, to feel a tad more vulnerable than most. Expect this residential down cycle to be kinder than most, say architects and engineers Tina Perinotto While the recent Avdiev Remuneration Report pointed to some minor spot clouds around for salaries in the property sector, you’d expect professionals in the residential sector, architects in particular, to feel a tad more vulnerable than most.
Flow Systems slashing energy bills for Norwest resi development Sekisui House and Flow Systems have teamed up to provide an embedded energy and gas network for residents at “The Orchards” at Norwest in Sydney. Flow Systems slashing energy bills for Norwest resi development Poppy Johnston Sekisui House and Flow Systems have teamed up to provide an embedded energy and gas network for residents at “The Orchards” at Norwest in Sydney.
Allen Jack+Cottier– how one architectural practice blends the pragmatic and artistic Architect Michael Heenan, co-principal of Allen Jack+Cottier says he and his team saw the change in market demand for residential property coming a few years ago, and carefully adjusted their strategy to prepare. Allen Jack+Cottier– how one architectural practice blends the pragmatic and artistic Tina Perinotto Architect Michael Heenan, co-principal of Allen Jack+Cottier says he and his team saw the change in market demand for residential property coming a few years ago, and carefully adjusted their strategy to prepare.
On why we need a manifesto for artists and loud architects in our cities The Fifth Estate Architects understand artists and how to find the niches among the hard edges of reality in the built environment in which they can insert human dreams and aspirations. So why aren’t they more loud and demanding?
Central Park shares recycled water with UTS across the road Tina Perinotto Flow Systems has chalked what’s believed to be a first in Australia in sharing recycled water with a neighbouring property
Expect this residential down cycle to be kinder than most, say architects and engineers Tina Perinotto While the recent Avdiev Remuneration Report pointed to some minor spot clouds around for salaries in the property sector, you’d expect professionals in the residential sector, architects in particular, to feel a tad more vulnerable than most.
Flow Systems slashing energy bills for Norwest resi development Poppy Johnston Sekisui House and Flow Systems have teamed up to provide an embedded energy and gas network for residents at “The Orchards” at Norwest in Sydney.
Allen Jack+Cottier– how one architectural practice blends the pragmatic and artistic Tina Perinotto Architect Michael Heenan, co-principal of Allen Jack+Cottier says he and his team saw the change in market demand for residential property coming a few years ago, and carefully adjusted their strategy to prepare.
Our transport choices are about more than keeping Sydney moving Jason Packenham, ASPECT Studios and Benjamin Driver, Hill Thalis Architecture + Urban Projects As Sydney continues to grapple with the ever-growing economic, environmental and social costs of its congestion, it is plain to see that Sydney’s historically car-based mobility preferences cannot continue in a city of 8 million people in the future. 3
Arup’s new offices set bar high for workplace wellness Poppy Johnston Arup’s Sydney team has just moved into new digs in Barrack Place and it couldn’t be more pleased.
Look to your own ancestry to understand Indigenous approaches to sustainability Willow Aliento Non-Indigenous scientists and others could look to their own ancestral roots to find approaches that have a similar spiritual and ecological underpinning to Australian Indigenous knowledge, according to Aboriginal educator and communicator Luke Briscoe. 1
Oxygen files – Thatcher, US data, fracking, Ningaloo Reef and blood bricks Willow Aliento It’s a testament perhaps to how far to the edge of irrational conservatism our own Coalition has shifted when the Iron Lady of British politics, Margaret Thatcher, sounds like she was actually a sensible Australian centrist Greens MP.
Impact investors win 13 per cent growth rate as the sector rapidly develops David Thorpe Investors who put their money into social and environmentally worthwhile projects aren’t looking back. They’ve enjoyed excellent returns – 13 per cent annually on a compound basis.
NSW still stuck in the slow lane on renewables, Climate Council says Poppy Johnston NSW is barely off the starting blocks in the race to transition to renewable energy, with Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory and South Australia leading the pack.
Level crossing project wins key prize at Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2018 Poppy Johnston A project to remove dangerous level crossings on railway lines in Melbourne has taken out the top award at the prestigious Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards announced in Melbourne on Thursday…
What we need for a national settlement strategy that works Sue Holliday, University of NSW There is a growing cacophony of calls for a national settlement strategy. What does that mean? Are we all over the exhaustion of daily congestion? 3
Self-healing plastics one step closer to mainstream use Poppy Johnston A recent scientific breakthrough could see self-healing polymers – which are able to “heal” like human skin – become viable for manufacture in existing factories in six to 12 months.…
"Mr Head, who led Transurban’s successful $9.2 billion bid to buy a majority control of the 33-kilometre toll road, said cancelling the final stage …Kevin Cobley on Our transport choices are about more than keeping Sydney moving
I think it will take a long time meanwhile the population will continue to increase , there also needs to be a plan to get this moving now, I suggest …Sal on What we need for a national settlement strategy that works
*sigh* if only you guys were working for the NSW Government planning.Some great insight into how other bigger cities are making it work - it currently…Felicity on Our transport choices are about more than keeping Sydney moving
Thanks Ben and Jason - we have to keep plugging away at changing the mindset of everyone, from the pollies to the planners and all way out to the peop…Dick Clarke on Our transport choices are about more than keeping Sydney moving
How to choose a healthy apartment – a checklist for buyers, renters and designers One of the many new insights making their way into residential development thinking – or that need to – is how the design of an apartment, the building itself and its urban context can either promote or discourage a healthier lifestyle.
How the Better Buildings Partnership can help reduce waste and costs from your next workplace refurbishment
Our transport choices are about more than keeping Sydney moving Jason Packenham, ASPECT Studios and Benjamin Driver, Hill Thalis Architecture + Urban Projects 3
Level crossing project wins key prize at Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2018 Poppy Johnston A project to remove dangerous level crossings on railway lines in Melbourne has taken out the top award at the prestigious Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards announced in Melbourne on Thursday…
Our pick of the events this week The Fifth Estate The Living Future Institute of Australia is kindly offering members of The Fifth Estate a 10 per cent discount to the Living Future Symposium to be held this Thursday (11 October) at…
Sun still shining for property business and salaries; spot clouds emerging The Fifth Estate Most salaries in the property industry are increasing at a regular pace with a third of businesses reporting activity levels better than last year.
Our pick of the jobs: renewables going gangbusters, and Geelong stars Poppy Johnston A new wind turbine manufacturing hub in Geelong is set to boost the local economy with 27 new jobs for locals and training in wind turbine maintenance for hundreds of…
Tim Horton is new commissioner at the NSW Land and Environment Court Architect Tim Horton has been appointed as a commissioner of the NSW Land and Environment Court at a time when it looks like the court wants to deepen its understanding…
Our pick of the recycling and waste jobs this week Recycling jobs in Australia could increase by 50 per cent if stakeholders embrace Australian Council of Recycling’s new plan for “rebooting” the nation’s “stagnant” recycling industry. “Australia is currently ranked…
Investa appoints Robert Houston as new senior facility manager Robert Houston has been appointed as Investa’s new senior facility manager.
Our pick of the jobs – Sustainability Victoria, TasNetworks, AMP Capital, GBCA The Fifth Estate There’s a steady call for sustainability jobs, including at Sustainability Victoria, which now has a long list of sustainability and renewable energy programs to manage for the Victorian government and…
Erandi Samarakoon joins Macquarie Group in environmental management role The Fifth Estate Erandi Samarakoon has left Lendlease.
NSW Planning and Environment promote Amy Kean to renewables director The Fifth Estate Amy Kean has worked her way up the ranks at the NSW Department of Planning and Environment to become the director of the Energy Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies branch. 1
Cityswitch: Sustainability engagement coordinator Advertisement The City of Sydney is looking for a sustainability engagement coordinator to join the CitySwitch Green Office program to accelerate action in the business community towards net zero and beyond.
Central Park shares recycled water with UTS across the road Tina Perinotto Flow Systems has chalked what’s believed to be a first in Australia in sharing recycled water with a neighbouring property
NSW still stuck in the slow lane on renewables, Climate Council says Poppy Johnston NSW is barely off the starting blocks in the race to transition to renewable energy, with Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory and South Australia leading the pack.
Level crossing project wins key prize at Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2018 A project to remove dangerous level crossings on railway lines in Melbourne has taken out the top award at the prestigious Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards announced in Melbourne on Thursday…
Zero emissions manufacturing sector: we’re not dreaming As the world grapples with the findings of the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report and its renewed emphasis of our need to rapidly decarbonise, talk will inevitably turn to the challenges of taking action and the merits of delaying the inevitable.
Lithium-ion and new frontiers in energy battery storage Demand for lithium-ion battery storage is still strong despite the dangers – and expense – of its component parts. Fortunately, there is a growing stable of storage alternatives that could see our dependence on lithium-ion taper off.
OXYGEN FILES: Warwick Johnston, McKibbin, Wilderness Society, Tim Buckley, Engineers Feeling a bit like a frog in a heating pot? If not you’re not paying attention, which is the point really. Read a round up of what needs to gain some oxygen this week, from a boom in solar energy to deforestation, rising emissions and why India won’t need so much coal in future.
PPAs drive where policy fails to steer – how corporates are driving renewables in Oz Australian corporates, such as Telstra, Carlton United Breweries and BlueScope, are driving their own low carbon energy transition. 2
Impact investors win 13 per cent growth rate as the sector rapidly develops David Thorpe Investors who put their money into social and environmentally worthwhile projects aren’t looking back. They’ve enjoyed excellent returns – 13 per cent annually on a compound basis.
Wood and Grieve merges with Stantec to snare greater opportunities in infrastructure Poppy Johnston Australian engineering firm Wood and Grieve Engineers is merging with global consultancy firm Stantec in a bid to break into New Zealand, Asia Pacific, and other new markets.
Keen investors putting ClearSky Solar Investments on growth trajectory According to ClearSky Solar Investments, which took out the biggest honours at the Green Globe Awards in Sydney last week, there is no shortage of retail investors for renewable energy to supply commercial buildings.
The heat in the east: Wentworth goes into fierce battle for climate and democracy The timing couldn’t be worse if you’ve hitched your wagon to the Liberal Party and standing for Malcolm Turnbull’s old seat of Wentworth in Sydney’s east. 2
On why Victoria is picking sustainability as a vote winner and why others should pay attention While the federal government behaves like the perennial loser at the footy finals, cheering on the death throes of the fossil fuel industry with all its dying might – despite the electoral damage – other governments are not so silly. 1
Mini Paris: California dreaming of a net-zero carbon future is getting real There’s a counter force to climate denialism in the US and Australia that’s arguably bigger and more powerful and is on a growth curve. In California last month it showed its muscle.
Throwing stones at BlackRock’s fossil fuel investments One of the world’s largest fund managers, BlackRock which has been proclaiming its high sustainability and ethical values is fighting off a barrage of criticisms that it is in fact one of the worst offenders against the planet.
Our transport choices are about more than keeping Sydney moving Jason Packenham, ASPECT Studios and Benjamin Driver, Hill Thalis Architecture + Urban Projects As Sydney continues to grapple with the ever-growing economic, environmental and social costs of its congestion, it is plain to see that Sydney’s historically car-based mobility preferences cannot continue in a city of 8 million people in the future. 3
Look to your own ancestry to understand Indigenous approaches to sustainability Willow Aliento Non-Indigenous scientists and others could look to their own ancestral roots to find approaches that have a similar spiritual and ecological underpinning to Australian Indigenous knowledge, according to Aboriginal educator and communicator Luke Briscoe. 1
What we need for a national settlement strategy that works There is a growing cacophony of calls for a national settlement strategy. What does that mean? Are we all over the exhaustion of daily congestion? 3
Sydney’s transport planning fundamentally flawed A highly experienced transport specialist who worked under several state government regimes claims that NSW’s troubled road and rail infrastructure planning is fundamentally flawed. 11
The importance of the small in making great cities We need to focus on the small and adaptive in creating better cities.
Industry, councils leading on climate action despite policy uncertainty Businesses, local government and retail investors are stepping up to the challenge with a range of programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on their own accord. 3
Expect this residential down cycle to be kinder than most, say architects and engineers Tina Perinotto While the recent Avdiev Remuneration Report pointed to some minor spot clouds around for salaries in the property sector, you’d expect professionals in the residential sector, architects in particular, to feel a tad more vulnerable than most.
Flow Systems slashing energy bills for Norwest resi development Poppy Johnston Sekisui House and Flow Systems have teamed up to provide an embedded energy and gas network for residents at “The Orchards” at Norwest in Sydney.
Arup’s new offices set bar high for workplace wellness Arup’s Sydney team has just moved into new digs in Barrack Place and it couldn’t be more pleased.
Self-healing plastics one step closer to mainstream use A recent scientific breakthrough could see self-healing polymers – which are able to “heal” like human skin – become viable for manufacture in existing factories in six to 12 months.…
Clare Cousins on why architects need to be city shapers The debate on the role of architects just ramped up another notch this week, first with a thought piece by Philip Graus, and now Clare Cousins, national president of the Australian Institute of Architects, has her say. 1
“Alexa, tint the windows please” – second generation smart-tinting glass starts up in Taipei The official opening on Thursday of Kinestral’s new smart-tinting glass factory in Miaoli, south of Taipei, allows for the production of commercial quantities of high-quality smart-tinting window glass for the international market.
NABERS report: Boost for indoor, hospital, and shopping centre ratings The uptake of the NABERS rating system by shopping centres, the indoor environment and hospitals have gone through the roof according to the national Australian rating system’s annual report. 3
On why we need a manifesto for artists and loud architects in our cities The Fifth Estate Architects understand artists and how to find the niches among the hard edges of reality in the built environment in which they can insert human dreams and aspirations. So why aren’t they more loud and demanding?
Our transport choices are about more than keeping Sydney moving Jason Packenham, ASPECT Studios and Benjamin Driver, Hill Thalis Architecture + Urban Projects As Sydney continues to grapple with the ever-growing economic, environmental and social costs of its congestion, it is plain to see that Sydney’s historically car-based mobility preferences cannot continue in a city of 8 million people in the future. 3
Oxygen files – Thatcher, US data, fracking, Ningaloo Reef and blood bricks It’s a testament perhaps to how far to the edge of irrational conservatism our own Coalition has shifted when the Iron Lady of British politics, Margaret Thatcher, sounds like she was actually a sensible Australian centrist Greens MP.
What we need for a national settlement strategy that works There is a growing cacophony of calls for a national settlement strategy. What does that mean? Are we all over the exhaustion of daily congestion? 3
The importance of the small in making great cities We need to focus on the small and adaptive in creating better cities.
On why the Wentworth by-election is so wild The Wentworth by-election on 20 October is an election like no other. Perhaps a chance to unseat a potentially minority government on the climate agenda, many hope.
Zero emissions manufacturing sector: we’re not dreaming As the world grapples with the findings of the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report and its renewed emphasis of our need to rapidly decarbonise, talk will inevitably turn to the challenges of taking action and the merits of delaying the inevitable.
Impact investors win 13 per cent growth rate as the sector rapidly develops David Thorpe Investors who put their money into social and environmentally worthwhile projects aren’t looking back. They’ve enjoyed excellent returns – 13 per cent annually on a compound basis.
Jellyfish, capitalism and trees: Perspectives on the human-earth relationship Willow Aliento 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…
Comic: Stuart McMillen on Energy Slaves Cartoonist Stuart McMillen recently shared his comic Energy Slaves on The Fifth Estate, which looked at the human power needed to maintain our lifestyles. Now he has written a series of…
Book review: Positive energy homes – creating passive houses for better living Dr Robin Brimblecombe and Dr Kara Rosemeier’s Positive energy homes will not only be valuable for anyone looking to embrace some or all of the principles of Passive House design, construction and technology, it is also a fantastic primer on the fundamental principles of building physics.
On why we need a manifesto for artists and loud architects in our cities The Fifth Estate Architects understand artists and how to find the niches among the hard edges of reality in the built environment in which they can insert human dreams and aspirations. So why aren’t they more loud and demanding?
Central Park shares recycled water with UTS across the road Tina Perinotto Flow Systems has chalked what’s believed to be a first in Australia in sharing recycled water with a neighbouring property
Expect this residential down cycle to be kinder than most, say architects and engineers Tina Perinotto While the recent Avdiev Remuneration Report pointed to some minor spot clouds around for salaries in the property sector, you’d expect professionals in the residential sector, architects in particular, to feel a tad more vulnerable than most.
Flow Systems slashing energy bills for Norwest resi development Poppy Johnston Sekisui House and Flow Systems have teamed up to provide an embedded energy and gas network for residents at “The Orchards” at Norwest in Sydney.
Allen Jack+Cottier– how one architectural practice blends the pragmatic and artistic Tina Perinotto Architect Michael Heenan, co-principal of Allen Jack+Cottier says he and his team saw the change in market demand for residential property coming a few years ago, and carefully adjusted their strategy to prepare.
Our transport choices are about more than keeping Sydney moving Jason Packenham, ASPECT Studios and Benjamin Driver, Hill Thalis Architecture + Urban Projects As Sydney continues to grapple with the ever-growing economic, environmental and social costs of its congestion, it is plain to see that Sydney’s historically car-based mobility preferences cannot continue in a city of 8 million people in the future. 3
Arup’s new offices set bar high for workplace wellness Poppy Johnston Arup’s Sydney team has just moved into new digs in Barrack Place and it couldn’t be more pleased.
Sun still shining for property business and salaries; spot clouds emerging The Fifth Estate Most salaries in the property industry are increasing at a regular pace with a third of businesses reporting activity levels better than last year.
Our pick of the jobs: renewables going gangbusters, and Geelong stars Poppy Johnston A new wind turbine manufacturing hub in Geelong is set to boost the local economy with 27 new jobs for locals and training in wind turbine maintenance for hundreds of…
Tim Horton is new commissioner at the NSW Land and Environment Court Architect Tim Horton has been appointed as a commissioner of the NSW Land and Environment Court at a time when it looks like the court wants to deepen its understanding…
Our pick of the recycling and waste jobs this week Recycling jobs in Australia could increase by 50 per cent if stakeholders embrace Australian Council of Recycling’s new plan for “rebooting” the nation’s “stagnant” recycling industry. “Australia is currently ranked…
Investa appoints Robert Houston as new senior facility manager Robert Houston has been appointed as Investa’s new senior facility manager.
Our pick of the jobs – Sustainability Victoria, TasNetworks, AMP Capital, GBCA The Fifth Estate There’s a steady call for sustainability jobs, including at Sustainability Victoria, which now has a long list of sustainability and renewable energy programs to manage for the Victorian government and…
Erandi Samarakoon joins Macquarie Group in environmental management role The Fifth Estate Erandi Samarakoon has left Lendlease.
NSW Planning and Environment promote Amy Kean to renewables director The Fifth Estate Amy Kean has worked her way up the ranks at the NSW Department of Planning and Environment to become the director of the Energy Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies branch. 1
Cityswitch: Sustainability engagement coordinator Advertisement The City of Sydney is looking for a sustainability engagement coordinator to join the CitySwitch Green Office program to accelerate action in the business community towards net zero and beyond.
How to choose a healthy apartment – a checklist for buyers, renters and designers One of the many new insights making their way into residential development thinking – or that need to – is how the design of an apartment, the building itself and its urban context can either promote or discourage a healthier lifestyle.
How the Better Buildings Partnership can help reduce waste and costs from your next workplace refurbishment
