On why we don’t have to follow our political leaders The Fifth Estate - our view Experts report we’ve had the hottest decade since records began. Large tracts of the country are in flames with ash now contaminating Sydney’s main water storage at Warragamba Dam.
Mainstreaming low carbon design Ian Dixon, GHD and Philip Oldfield, UNSW Low carbon design provides a cost-effective way of improving performance that can be adopted for all buildings. Now, clear guidance on how to achieve such designs is available in a series of free, technical guides.
On why we don’t have to follow our political leaders Experts report we’ve had the hottest decade since records began. Large tracts of the country are in flames with ash now contaminating Sydney’s main water storage at Warragamba Dam. On why we don’t have to follow our political leaders The Fifth Estate - our view Experts report we’ve had the hottest decade since records began. Large tracts of the country are in flames with ash now contaminating Sydney’s main water storage at Warragamba Dam.
Our suburbs are sleepwalking into stormwater disaster with missing middle Backyards and spare blocks are gradually disappearing in our major cities and this uncontrolled piecemeal development is having a massive impact on urban water systems. Infill development is necessary to… Our suburbs are sleepwalking into stormwater disaster with missing middle Poppy Johnston Backyards and spare blocks are gradually disappearing in our major cities and this uncontrolled piecemeal development is having a massive impact on urban water systems. Infill development is necessary to…
A micro-dairy is turning heads and has just won a Banksia award The dairy industry is not typically acknowledged in the sustainability world, but this three person, 45-cow farm is doing something a little differently. A micro-dairy is turning heads and has just won a Banksia award Georgia Roach The dairy industry is not typically acknowledged in the sustainability world, but this three person, 45-cow farm is doing something a little differently.
Technology and smart cities: enabling better performance or better capture? Tomorrowland19 – I, human: Smart cities technologies promise more efficient and cost-effective urban environments. But what are the privacy and legal implications of wiring our buildings to monitor everything and everyone in them? Technology and smart cities: enabling better performance or better capture? Wendy Frew: TFE Special Reports Tomorrowland19 – I, human: Smart cities technologies promise more efficient and cost-effective urban environments. But what are the privacy and legal implications of wiring our buildings to monitor everything and everyone in them?
Nightingale and clever finance is shifting the market Tomorrowland19 – I, human: This is what can be created when you team an architect with a passion for affordable, sustainable housing with impact investors and bankers: carbon neutral, low-cost housing that creates resilient communities. Nightingale and clever finance is shifting the market Wendy Frew: TFE Special Reports Tomorrowland19 – I, human: This is what can be created when you team an architect with a passion for affordable, sustainable housing with impact investors and bankers: carbon neutral, low-cost housing that creates resilient communities.
On why we don’t have to follow our political leaders The Fifth Estate - our view Experts report we’ve had the hottest decade since records began. Large tracts of the country are in flames with ash now contaminating Sydney’s main water storage at Warragamba Dam.
Our suburbs are sleepwalking into stormwater disaster with missing middle Poppy Johnston Backyards and spare blocks are gradually disappearing in our major cities and this uncontrolled piecemeal development is having a massive impact on urban water systems. Infill development is necessary to… 1
A micro-dairy is turning heads and has just won a Banksia award Georgia Roach The dairy industry is not typically acknowledged in the sustainability world, but this three person, 45-cow farm is doing something a little differently. 1
Technology and smart cities: enabling better performance or better capture? Wendy Frew: TFE Special Reports Tomorrowland19 – I, human: Smart cities technologies promise more efficient and cost-effective urban environments. But what are the privacy and legal implications of wiring our buildings to monitor everything and everyone in them?
Nightingale and clever finance is shifting the market Wendy Frew: TFE Special Reports Tomorrowland19 – I, human: This is what can be created when you team an architect with a passion for affordable, sustainable housing with impact investors and bankers: carbon neutral, low-cost housing that creates resilient communities.
How ageism, ableism and inequity are creating “shelter hell” for older people Willow Aliento OXYGEN FILES: The design, supply and affordability of housing for older Australians isn’t keeping up with our rapidly aging population, say experts. But the solutions aren’t straightforward. 1
2019 Banksia Sustainability Awards Georgia Roach A “digital owl” and a scheme to make infrastructure greener were among the winners of the 2019 Banksia Sustainability Awards, announced at a gala dinner in Sydney earlier this week.
Industrial sector waking up to wellness – and not a moment too soon Poppy Johnston Now that the wellness message has permeated much of the commercial office sector, you’d be hard pressed to find an office without an indoor plant (at the very least). But what about workplace wellness for warehouse and factory workers?
Indoor farming comes of age – and it’s commercial Poppy Johnston There’s a few ambitious Australian outfits spruiking the benefits of indoor hydronic farming but one company says theirs is the first to do it on a commercial scale. 2
Darebin council gets its first city architect on its way to better quality Poppy Johnston The fast growing Darebin City Council has appointed its first city architect to ensure new developments are up to scratch.
Buildings and how to do them better Wendy Frew: TFE Special Reports Tomorrowland19 – I, human: Australia’s top commercial property developers are talking about “radical sustainability”. But if these ideas are to reach the mass market, the building industry needs to consolidate, cut costs and better train construction workers.
How to drive successful communities Poppy Johnston: TFE Special Reports Tomorrowland19 – I, human: Creating sustainable, liveable communities is no cake walk, but some of the key visionaries in the public sector are using ambitious targets, planning controls and a big dose of grit and determination to make the impossible possible. 2
Caring for Country should be a sustainability and green design priority Wendy Frew: TFE Special Reports Tomorrowland19 – I, human: “We [Indigenous Australians and knowledge holders] don’t fit into a box, which is really challenging for the people we work with.”
How to avoid drowning in our waste David Thorpe Earlier this year, some Beijing residents found that in order to throw away their rubbish they would have to have their faces scanned by the rubbish bin. Big Brother in a bin? Even George Orwell wouldn’t have thought of that one. 1
Excellent article and thanks for raising the issues. With the impending RIS process to look at the way we design housing (unfortunately named Accessib…Jane Bringolf on How ageism, ableism and inequity are creating “shelter hell” for older people
Whilst the work of all these wonderful people is to be applauded it is disheartening to hear the same things I have been exposed to and delivered for …Barton Williams on How to drive successful communities
Wonderful! Interesting that you are able to do this just selling the milk! Not doing cheese. I don’t believe here in Brazil we would survive fina…Patsy Guedes on A micro-dairy is turning heads and has just won a Banksia award
Amy Beattie: On how a small green bank can make a big difference (and save you money) Quick Chat: Amy Beattie of Good Green Home Loans says it would take just 15,000 loans moving away from the Big Four for ethical reasons for them to take notice.
It’s time to fight the coal lobby’s corrosive influence on our democracy Mark Ogge, The Australia Institute 1
Climate activism driving ESG jobs and new appointments JOBS: The growing appetite for sustainable, ethical and high value ESG investment opportunities continues to underpin the jobs market, and the negative talk globally about things slowing down is just not resonating in Australia’s CBDs.
Jobs and biz news: GECA; Local Government Super; ERM Power, Junglefy Staff writers GECA; Local Government Super; ERM Power, Junglefy
Jobs news: Beyond Zero Emissions; UWS; Better Building Finance; Renew; Aldi The Fifth Estate Sustainable design expert Dr Dominique Hes has joined Beyond Zero Emissions at a time when the think tank is honing in on the community response to climate change.
City of Sydney: Waste Services Designer Advertisement he Waste Services Designer will create and implement efficient, effective and fit for purpose waste and recycling services by designing the end-to-end service experience.
Jobs news: Sustainability Victoria, Wyndham Council, Green Distillation Technologies The Fifth Estate Claire Ferres Miles has been appointed the new chief executive officer of Sustainability Victoria. Ms Ferres Miles will lead Victoria’s climate and energy programs, as well as efforts to boost…
Plangrid: APAC Field Marketing Manager Advertisement PlanGrid is looking for a top-performing Field Marketing Manager located in Australia.
Jobs news: ISCA; Arcadis; AEMO The Fifth Estate Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia has appointed Toby Gray as head of sustainability leadership. Mr Gray has over 20 years of experience across finance, infrastructure and building, extractives, NGOs and…
Stockland offering discounted solar installations to residents The Fifth Estate Residents of Stockland homes may be able to snag a discount on their rooftop solar thanks to a new national scheme recently launched by the developer.
Solar plans not enough to heat up NT’s renewable energy profile Willow Aliento The Northern Territory is embarking on a huge investment in solar energy but the government needs to reconsider its fossil fuel plans, and recognise the role its Indigenous people play in controlling carbon.
Massive Melbourne PPA plus other green opportunities Cbus Property, ISPT Property, Fulton Hogan, RMIT University, Deakin University, Citywide Asphalt and Mondelez International have put a collective tender out to 16 energy retailers seeking a renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement.
Government must connect to a renewable future Federal energy minister Angus Taylor has finally called the Council of Australian Governments Energy Council meeting this weekend. Let’s hope the meeting is not in vain.
Not all energy efficiency is equal – so which watt’s worth saving more? How do we make sure our energy efficiency decisions reflect more than just how many watts were saved?
JLL sees investment opportunities in “surging demand” for alternative energy New report by JLL forecast continued coal-fired station closures and rising renewables, despite the gap in federal policy and grid stability.
It’s time to fight the coal lobby’s corrosive influence on our democracy The “quiet Australians” are standing up to big coal and a state government that is failing to take action on the climate emergency. 1
A micro-dairy is turning heads and has just won a Banksia award Georgia Roach The dairy industry is not typically acknowledged in the sustainability world, but this three person, 45-cow farm is doing something a little differently. 1
Nightingale and clever finance is shifting the market Wendy Frew: TFE Special Reports Tomorrowland19 – I, human: This is what can be created when you team an architect with a passion for affordable, sustainable housing with impact investors and bankers: carbon neutral, low-cost housing that creates resilient communities.
Indoor farming comes of age – and it’s commercial There’s a few ambitious Australian outfits spruiking the benefits of indoor hydronic farming but one company says theirs is the first to do it on a commercial scale. 2
Fresh takes on low energy airconditioning and other green opportunities TENDERS AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES: Got an innovative idea for improving the energy efficiency of the airconditioning, refrigeration and heating sector and looking for some extra funding to make it happen?
Sustainability gets look-in for productivity planning in NSW Land planning, energy, water, housing affordability and jobs of the future are among the key priorities identified by the NSW Productivity Commission in a discussion paper released ahead of a wide-ranging inquiry.
Mark Carney on the risks and opportunities of a low carbon economy transition Research such as conducted by Bank of England and PwC, has identified positive correlations “between a company’s stock prices and the number of TCFD disclosures that firms are making”.
Feds, ACT and WA all looking for greener pastures (houses and energy) TENDERS AND OTHER OPPORTUNITY: If your business is in the renewables and sustainability field you might be surprised and interested to learn that one of your biggest customers from February…
Darebin council gets its first city architect on its way to better quality Poppy Johnston The fast growing Darebin City Council has appointed its first city architect to ensure new developments are up to scratch.
How to drive successful communities Poppy Johnston: TFE Special Reports Tomorrowland19 – I, human: Creating sustainable, liveable communities is no cake walk, but some of the key visionaries in the public sector are using ambitious targets, planning controls and a big dose of grit and determination to make the impossible possible. 2
How to slash water use in high-rise buildings by 80 per cent Water scarcity is a serious issue for densely populated cities, especially in Australia. Fortunately, technology can help us reduce huge amounts of water in our buildings, with the good old vacuum toilet leading the way. 4
The jobs transition out of coal in Western Australia What’s the future for coalminers? Thanks to some deep dive work from Beyond Zero Emissions and collaboration with unions, the prospects are quite positive. Check out the Western Australian coal mining town of Collie, for instance. 4
Why Uber is bad for cities App-based hire ride taxi services like Uber and Lyft have added millions of miles travelled – and therefore air pollution, congestion, and millions of tonnes extra greenhouse gas emissions – and pulled riders away from public transport in cities wherever they operate, new research shows.
Fusing AI, science and Indigenous knowledge to tackle Kakadu’s weed woes In the Northern Territory’s World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park, AI technology has come together with modern science and Indigenous knowledge systems to help stamp out its dreaded para grass problem.
PIA state award winners from around the country It has been a busy few weeks for the Planning Institute of Australia as the state and territory Awards for Planning Excellence have been announced around the country.
Our suburbs are sleepwalking into stormwater disaster with missing middle Poppy Johnston Backyards and spare blocks are gradually disappearing in our major cities and this uncontrolled piecemeal development is having a massive impact on urban water systems. Infill development is necessary to… 1
Technology and smart cities: enabling better performance or better capture? Wendy Frew: TFE Special Reports Tomorrowland19 – I, human: Smart cities technologies promise more efficient and cost-effective urban environments. But what are the privacy and legal implications of wiring our buildings to monitor everything and everyone in them?
How ageism, ableism and inequity are creating “shelter hell” for older people OXYGEN FILES: The design, supply and affordability of housing for older Australians isn’t keeping up with our rapidly aging population, say experts. But the solutions aren’t straightforward. 1
Industrial sector waking up to wellness – and not a moment too soon Now that the wellness message has permeated much of the commercial office sector, you’d be hard pressed to find an office without an indoor plant (at the very least). But what about workplace wellness for warehouse and factory workers?
Buildings and how to do them better Tomorrowland19 – I, human: Australia’s top commercial property developers are talking about “radical sustainability”. But if these ideas are to reach the mass market, the building industry needs to consolidate, cut costs and better train construction workers.
Caring for Country should be a sustainability and green design priority Tomorrowland19 – I, human: “We [Indigenous Australians and knowledge holders] don’t fit into a box, which is really challenging for the people we work with.”
Mainstreaming low carbon design Low carbon design provides a cost-effective way of improving performance that can be adopted for all buildings. Now, clear guidance on how to achieve such designs is available in a series of free, technical guides.
On why we don’t have to follow our political leaders The Fifth Estate - our view Experts report we’ve had the hottest decade since records began. Large tracts of the country are in flames with ash now contaminating Sydney’s main water storage at Warragamba Dam.
Mainstreaming low carbon design Ian Dixon, GHD and Philip Oldfield, UNSW Low carbon design provides a cost-effective way of improving performance that can be adopted for all buildings. Now, clear guidance on how to achieve such designs is available in a series of free, technical guides.
How to slash water use in high-rise buildings by 80 per cent Water scarcity is a serious issue for densely populated cities, especially in Australia. Fortunately, technology can help us reduce huge amounts of water in our buildings, with the good old vacuum toilet leading the way. 4
Government must connect to a renewable future Federal energy minister Angus Taylor has finally called the Council of Australian Governments Energy Council meeting this weekend. Let’s hope the meeting is not in vain.
On why it’s no time to be quiet The mood of the nation is as volatile as the landscape this week, as science and ideology collide during the bushfire emergency. 2
It’s time to fight the coal lobby’s corrosive influence on our democracy The “quiet Australians” are standing up to big coal and a state government that is failing to take action on the climate emergency. 1
On how to win: ask these three women If you want to know how to lead a strong campaign on climate and sustainability ask the three women who fronted the C40 Women4Climate panel at a Sydney Town Hall dinner the other night, in a room full of women either already making a huge impact or well on the way. 2
2019 Banksia Sustainability Awards Georgia Roach A “digital owl” and a scheme to make infrastructure greener were among the winners of the 2019 Banksia Sustainability Awards, announced at a gala dinner in Sydney earlier this week.
Bruce Precious takes out lifetime honour award at Green Globes 2019 Poppy Johnston Sustainability superstar Bruce Precious of Six Capitals Consulting has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the New South Wales government’s Green Globe Awards.
New energy performance book should be mandatory reading for architects and policy-makers Dr Roderic Bunn Architects love to design buildings but how many are taking responsibility for energy performance? A new book published in the UK goes head to head with the facts.
Bren Smith: Eat Like a Fish Willow Aliento – book review Many like to call themselves disruptors but Eat Like A Fish author Bren Smith is absolutely not the standard corporate disruptor-type who presents well in a suit.
2040: A Handbook for the Regeneration It can be hard to feel hopeful about the future of life on earth some days, particularly in the current political climate in most English-speaking nations.
A pathway to One Planet cities Our UK based correspondent David Thorpe has written what’s quickly gaining acclaim as a stunning book that offers a holistic solution to the sustainability crisis on our hands… not that we’re biased of course. Here’s our resident book reviewer Willow Aliento’s take.
Problems and Where to Find them by James Murray-Parkes Some books defy easy description or the usual glib reviewer phrases, and Problems and Where to Find them is just such a book. 3
The sustainable summer reading list Here’s our list of (mostly) relaxing yet educational books to pack into your suitcase this Christmas break. Happy reading.
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. 4
On why we don’t have to follow our political leaders The Fifth Estate - our view Experts report we’ve had the hottest decade since records began. Large tracts of the country are in flames with ash now contaminating Sydney’s main water storage at Warragamba Dam.
Our suburbs are sleepwalking into stormwater disaster with missing middle Poppy Johnston Backyards and spare blocks are gradually disappearing in our major cities and this uncontrolled piecemeal development is having a massive impact on urban water systems. Infill development is necessary to… 1
A micro-dairy is turning heads and has just won a Banksia award Georgia Roach The dairy industry is not typically acknowledged in the sustainability world, but this three person, 45-cow farm is doing something a little differently. 1
Technology and smart cities: enabling better performance or better capture? Wendy Frew: TFE Special Reports Tomorrowland19 – I, human: Smart cities technologies promise more efficient and cost-effective urban environments. But what are the privacy and legal implications of wiring our buildings to monitor everything and everyone in them?
Nightingale and clever finance is shifting the market Wendy Frew: TFE Special Reports Tomorrowland19 – I, human: This is what can be created when you team an architect with a passion for affordable, sustainable housing with impact investors and bankers: carbon neutral, low-cost housing that creates resilient communities.
How ageism, ableism and inequity are creating “shelter hell” for older people Willow Aliento OXYGEN FILES: The design, supply and affordability of housing for older Australians isn’t keeping up with our rapidly aging population, say experts. But the solutions aren’t straightforward. 1
2019 Banksia Sustainability Awards Georgia Roach A “digital owl” and a scheme to make infrastructure greener were among the winners of the 2019 Banksia Sustainability Awards, announced at a gala dinner in Sydney earlier this week.
Industrial sector waking up to wellness – and not a moment too soon Poppy Johnston Now that the wellness message has permeated much of the commercial office sector, you’d be hard pressed to find an office without an indoor plant (at the very least). But what about workplace wellness for warehouse and factory workers?
Indoor farming comes of age – and it’s commercial Poppy Johnston There’s a few ambitious Australian outfits spruiking the benefits of indoor hydronic farming but one company says theirs is the first to do it on a commercial scale. 2
Darebin council gets its first city architect on its way to better quality Poppy Johnston The fast growing Darebin City Council has appointed its first city architect to ensure new developments are up to scratch.
Buildings and how to do them better Wendy Frew: TFE Special Reports Tomorrowland19 – I, human: Australia’s top commercial property developers are talking about “radical sustainability”. But if these ideas are to reach the mass market, the building industry needs to consolidate, cut costs and better train construction workers.
How to drive successful communities Poppy Johnston: TFE Special Reports Tomorrowland19 – I, human: Creating sustainable, liveable communities is no cake walk, but some of the key visionaries in the public sector are using ambitious targets, planning controls and a big dose of grit and determination to make the impossible possible. 2
Climate activism driving ESG jobs and new appointments JOBS: The growing appetite for sustainable, ethical and high value ESG investment opportunities continues to underpin the jobs market, and the negative talk globally about things slowing down is just not resonating in Australia’s CBDs.
Jobs and biz news: GECA; Local Government Super; ERM Power, Junglefy Staff writers GECA; Local Government Super; ERM Power, Junglefy
Jobs news: Beyond Zero Emissions; UWS; Better Building Finance; Renew; Aldi The Fifth Estate Sustainable design expert Dr Dominique Hes has joined Beyond Zero Emissions at a time when the think tank is honing in on the community response to climate change.
City of Sydney: Waste Services Designer Advertisement he Waste Services Designer will create and implement efficient, effective and fit for purpose waste and recycling services by designing the end-to-end service experience.
Jobs news: Sustainability Victoria, Wyndham Council, Green Distillation Technologies The Fifth Estate Claire Ferres Miles has been appointed the new chief executive officer of Sustainability Victoria. Ms Ferres Miles will lead Victoria’s climate and energy programs, as well as efforts to boost…
Plangrid: APAC Field Marketing Manager Advertisement PlanGrid is looking for a top-performing Field Marketing Manager located in Australia.
Jobs news: ISCA; Arcadis; AEMO The Fifth Estate Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia has appointed Toby Gray as head of sustainability leadership. Mr Gray has over 20 years of experience across finance, infrastructure and building, extractives, NGOs and…
Amy Beattie: On how a small green bank can make a big difference (and save you money) Quick Chat: Amy Beattie of Good Green Home Loans says it would take just 15,000 loans moving away from the Big Four for ethical reasons for them to take notice.
