A day in 2030 in your sustainable home Suzanne Toumbourou, ASBEC Here’s what life will look like in 2030 if Australian governments adopt best practice energy standards that are currently on the table for our homes and appliances..
A cities deal could do so much to cool the Central City Adam Leto, Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue With winter out of the way and warmer conditions now upon us, it won’t be long before waves of Sydneysiders start flocking to our city’s beaches. This is especially the…
A day in 2030 in your sustainable home Here’s what life will look like in 2030 if Australian governments adopt best practice energy standards that are currently on the table for our homes and appliances.. A day in 2030 in your sustainable home Suzanne Toumbourou, ASBEC Here’s what life will look like in 2030 if Australian governments adopt best practice energy standards that are currently on the table for our homes and appliances..
A Danish view on circular construction As resources become scarcer, building owners may one day be able to sell walls, ceilings and floors to other developers, instead of demolishing them. A Danish view on circular construction Poppy Johnston As resources become scarcer, building owners may one day be able to sell walls, ceilings and floors to other developers, instead of demolishing them.
Melbourne manufacturer tackling waste crisis with recycled coatings and walls Family-run building materials manufacturer Casafico has been quietly turning waste into building materials for over 15 years, including prefabricated wall panels and coatings made from up to 50 per cent recycled materials. Melbourne manufacturer tackling waste crisis with recycled coatings and walls Poppy Johnston Family-run building materials manufacturer Casafico has been quietly turning waste into building materials for over 15 years, including prefabricated wall panels and coatings made from up to 50 per cent recycled materials.
Nuclear industry must address community concerns Recently promoted as a “green power” alternative, the nuclear option, like so-called clean coal, is a dud and fundamental social concerns about its use remain unaddressed. Nuclear industry must address community concerns Mike Brown Recently promoted as a “green power” alternative, the nuclear option, like so-called clean coal, is a dud and fundamental social concerns about its use remain unaddressed.
Making buildings smart and creating the agile workplace Across our cities we see more and more smart buildings, equipped with sophisticated technology to monitor almost every aspect of their environment, but not all buildings are operating smartly. Making buildings smart and creating the agile workplace Paul Crothers, Schneider Electric Digital Buildings division: sponsored Across our cities we see more and more smart buildings, equipped with sophisticated technology to monitor almost every aspect of their environment, but not all buildings are operating smartly.
A day in 2030 in your sustainable home Suzanne Toumbourou, ASBEC Here’s what life will look like in 2030 if Australian governments adopt best practice energy standards that are currently on the table for our homes and appliances..
A Danish view on circular construction Poppy Johnston As resources become scarcer, building owners may one day be able to sell walls, ceilings and floors to other developers, instead of demolishing them.
Melbourne manufacturer tackling waste crisis with recycled coatings and walls Poppy Johnston Family-run building materials manufacturer Casafico has been quietly turning waste into building materials for over 15 years, including prefabricated wall panels and coatings made from up to 50 per cent recycled materials.
Public authorities should hold tenders for straw bale buildings David Thorpe The ultimate eco construction, straw bale buildings are no longer just the preserve of home builders and “green” enthusiasts. In the UK, public authorities are commissioning them via public tenders.
A cities deal could do so much to cool the Central City Adam Leto, Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue With winter out of the way and warmer conditions now upon us, it won’t be long before waves of Sydneysiders start flocking to our city’s beaches. This is especially the…
Nuclear industry must address community concerns Mike Brown Recently promoted as a “green power” alternative, the nuclear option, like so-called clean coal, is a dud and fundamental social concerns about its use remain unaddressed.
Making buildings smart and creating the agile workplace Paul Crothers, Schneider Electric Digital Buildings division: sponsored Across our cities we see more and more smart buildings, equipped with sophisticated technology to monitor almost every aspect of their environment, but not all buildings are operating smartly.
Australia’s construction industry must unite around a cohesive strategy Martin Loosemore, University of NSW, Sydney I recently attended a conference in the UK that discussed future trends affecting the global construction industry, and what struck me was the stark lack of consensus, clarity and strategy we have in Australia around the future of our construction and engineering industry, compared with many other countries. 1
On why we called the next Tomorrowland I, human News from the front desk 452: Tomorrowland is back. This year we’ve named our yearly signature event I, human in the climate emergency. The title was obvious. We have fast…
Load shifting could be the best way to unlock solar’s financial power Pete Neal, Powerpal Australian households are doing their bit to cut the nation’s carbon emissions by adopting solar rooftop panels but not all of them are saving on their energy bills. 1
Hospital beds to book shelves: Designing the new Marrickville Library Poppy Johnston You might not have picked it but an old hospital actually makes for a great library. The new Marrickville Library in the inner west of Sydney combines the old with the new in a way that leverages the best of existing assets while meeting the vast and varied needs of modern library-goers.
The new technology unlocking smart buildings for existing stock Poppy Johnston Only about 5 per cent of buildings are equipped with the right infrastructure to make them smart but a new low cost wireless canopy technology has the potential to “make every building a smart building”.
Logistics must be part of any circular economy strategies Willow Aliento – Oxygen Files The Victorian government is developing a circular economy policy and action plan for the state that will be released later, this year. But critics say the strategy is missing a…
Foresight Group launches fund for small scale renewables Poppy Johnston A new fund for smaller-scale renewable energy projects in Australia has been launched by the Foresight Group, a UK-based infrastructure and private equity investment manager. 1
GWA Consultants Australia will be there!Mikaila Ganado on Climate Strike Commitments: GWA Consultants, Luigi Rosselli Architects, Mercer Sydney office, 350.org, BankTrack Responsible Investor, The Economist (with a special edition dedicated to climate)
These energy efficient windows uPVC or Thermally broken alum must be a standard here!!! There are more then 150 local manufacturers already. But wait…Anton on My night in Australia’s first Passive House apartment block
Numerous companies build and design these windows in Sydney and Melbourne. I am the Operations Manager at a company called Windows Factory and we spec…Josh on My night in Australia’s first Passive House apartment block
These UPVC double glazed windows are available from numerous companies in Sydney and Melbourne. Locally manufactured to Australian conditions! I am th…Josh Flecknoe on My night in Australia’s first Passive House apartment block
Climate Strike Commitments: GWA Consultants, Luigi Rosselli Architects, Mercer Sydney office, 350.org, BankTrack Responsible Investor, The Economist (with a special edition dedicated to climate)
The reusable retub container is shaking up the takeaway market City workers don’t want to give up tasty takeaway food, and vendors need to serve customers quickly. So, a new product has combined sustainability and convenience in a bid to tackle food waste.
TGL News: Cycling for youth homelessness, new waste guidance for the construction industry and an international merger
A cities deal could do so much to cool the Central City Adam Leto, Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue
Australia’s construction industry must unite around a cohesive strategy Martin Loosemore, University of NSW, Sydney 1
Climate Strike Commitments: GWA Consultants, Luigi Rosselli Architects, Mercer Sydney office, 350.org, BankTrack Responsible Investor, The Economist (with a special edition dedicated to climate)
Climate Strike Commitments: GWA Consultants, Luigi Rosselli Architects, Mercer Sydney office, 350.org, BankTrack Responsible Investor, The Economist (with a special edition dedicated to climate)
On why we called the next Tomorrowland I, human News from the front desk 452: Tomorrowland is back. This year we’ve named our yearly signature event I, human in the climate emergency. The title was obvious. We have fast…
Sustainable House Day: meet the trend setters and zero-heroes Willow Aliento Open the doors to the future of housing this Sunday to discover how designers, builders and home owners are increasingly turning to low-carbon, non-toxic materials to create home-sweet-homes.
Climate Clever: National Program & Partnerships Coordinator – East Coast Advertisement Climate Clever is looking for a fun, driven and passionate person to join our fast-paced and exciting Edtech start-up.
Jobs news: Community Housing Limited, Deloitte, Urbis The Fifth Estate Sustainability job salaries are fairly even across the various states and territories, according to a report by Talent Nation. The Fifth Estate covered this report last month, pointing to the…
City of Sydney: Sustainability Engagement Officer (Residential) Advertisement The Sustainability Engagement Officer (Residential) will develop and deliver strategic programs to achieve better environmental performance in residential strata communities.
Jess Scully elected City of Sydney’s new deputy lord mayor The Fifth Estate Jess Scully has been elected deputy lord mayor for the City of Sydney. Scully was elected as a councillor for the City of Sydney in 2016. She’s now the deputy chairperson…
Dr Bronwyn Evans appointed Engineers Australia chief executive officer The Fifth Estate Peak engineering body Engineers Australia has appointed Dr Bronwyn Evans as its new chief executive officer. The electrical engineer has had an extensive career that includes CEO of Standards Australia…
Jobs news: Suburban Rail Loop Authority, Mott MacDonald, Standards Australia The Fifth Estate Senior Victorian bureaucrat, Nick Foa, has been appointed to run the new authority responsible for the state’s biggest transport project, Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop.
City of Sydney: Sustainability Engagement Coordinator – Food Waste Advertisement The City is about to embark on the delivery of a 2-year food waste avoidance program across our local government area.
Jobs news: Arcadis; Metropolitan Waste and Resource Recovery Group; Great Places Co The Fifth Estate Jacqui Banks has moved to the private sector after working for the Victorian government since 2016, joining Arcadis as city executive Melbourne. Ms Banks has most recently worked on the…
Jacobs: Sustainability Consultant Advertisement We currently have an exciting opportunity in Melbourne for a Sustainability Consultant to join our dynamic team
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Cundall: Senior Sustainability (ESD) Consultant Advertisement Cundall is looking for a senior sustainability consultant to join its growing team in Melbourne.
Jobs news: City of Paramatta, Morrison & Co, NSW Circular, AECOM The Fifth Estate City of Paramatta has appointed a new chief executive officer after more than a year-long search, and he comes from the property industry, a smart choice given the scale of…
Australian Energy Foundation: Business Development Manager Advertisement Australian Energy Foundation is looking for a full time business development manager to join the team.
City of Sydney: Sustainability Engagement Coordinator Advertisement The Sustainability Engagement Coordinator will develop, deliver and manage a suite of projects aimed at achieving our renewable energy targets.
Jobs news: Integral; Auckland Council; Unispace; thinkstep The Fifth Estate Auckland getting serious about tackling its traffic problems
Nuclear industry must address community concerns Mike Brown Recently promoted as a “green power” alternative, the nuclear option, like so-called clean coal, is a dud and fundamental social concerns about its use remain unaddressed.
Load shifting could be the best way to unlock solar’s financial power Pete Neal, Powerpal Australian households are doing their bit to cut the nation’s carbon emissions by adopting solar rooftop panels but not all of them are saving on their energy bills. 1
Guide to corporate renewable energy power purchase agreements New guides on power purchase agreements, templates and roadmaps have been released by the Business Renewables Centre. Here is why they’re timely.
RedGrid sets sights on residential demand response market Australian demand response services start-up, RedGrid, has raised over half a million dollars in equity crowdfunding in just three days, this week, and is already well over its minimum capital-raising target.
Nuclear: Here we go again with toxic ideas that just won’t die It’s no surprise really that the federal government is exhuming the idea of nuclear power for Australia from the grave the technology dug itself. 1
Should the Victorian solar rebate be abolished? Demand for residential solar systems has plunged in Victoria after the Andrew’s government solar scheme was put on hold a few months ago.
Gas: your end is near If you believe the hype from the government and from the fossil fuel industry, gas is poised to swoop in and heroically stimulate the economy, reduce energy prices and save Australia’s emissions trajectory. 2
A day in 2030 in your sustainable home Suzanne Toumbourou, ASBEC Here’s what life will look like in 2030 if Australian governments adopt best practice energy standards that are currently on the table for our homes and appliances..
Foresight Group launches fund for small scale renewables A new fund for smaller-scale renewable energy projects in Australia has been launched by the Foresight Group, a UK-based infrastructure and private equity investment manager. 1
MSCI buys Carbon Delta to boosts climate risk capabilities Climate risk modelling capabilities are in hot demand, with industry research firm MSCI Inc set to buy fintech and data analytics firm Carbon Delta AG.
Angels and Icarus: Crowd-funding a low-carbon transition Angel investors, impact investors, ESD-focused venture capitalists, start-ups, crowd-funded equities, crowd-sourced funding … the ways money can be channelled to save the planet and deliver social and environmental good are multiplying at a rate of knots.
Market pulse – Junglefy, UTS, WA jobs and climate change Roundup of industry news: Junglefy general manager Suzie Barnett says the team is now at 35 and looking to add staff, especially in the sales area.
Ghost of Bjelke-Petersen looms large over new Queensland legislation New legislation proposed by the Queensland government to ban “locking” devices used by climate activists and to give police more power to search suspected protesters is raising the spectre of Joh Bjelke-Petersen era laws criminalising public protest. 1
Ban Ki-moon: All new and retrofitted infrastructure needs to be climate resilient from now on David Thorpe When the cost of climate change adaptation is one-tenth the cost of no action in coastal cities, the case for doubling down on resiliency measures is clear. But according to a new report the world is way behind on climate change adaptation.
The future of transit in cities could be point to point mobility that mimics nature Imagine a transport system powered by renewable energy that lets you zip around on autonomous pods above the ground as quickly and smoothly as blood and nutrients course through our bodies, and is linked up to our food production systems for faster paddock-to-plate dining than ever before. 3
Uprooting urban tree myths in the climate emergency Australia faces a shrinking window of opportunity to plant enough trees to help cool our cities and protect our farms, writes sustainability expert Michael Mobbs. 4
How to cure our obsession with car parking, one spot at a time Queensland is researching the complexities of car parking and our transition away from the dominance of the car. 2
Emerging female climate leaders and their visions in C40 Women4Climate A program launched in May, hosted by the City of Sydney, has paired 20 emerging climate leaders with 20 established climate leaders in the country’s first iteration of the Women4Climate
One billion cockroaches coming soon to an urban farm near you Cockroaches are part of the vertical farming revolution, a solution to feeding the planet without trashing it. 2
A Danish view on circular construction Poppy Johnston As resources become scarcer, building owners may one day be able to sell walls, ceilings and floors to other developers, instead of demolishing them.
Melbourne manufacturer tackling waste crisis with recycled coatings and walls Poppy Johnston Family-run building materials manufacturer Casafico has been quietly turning waste into building materials for over 15 years, including prefabricated wall panels and coatings made from up to 50 per cent recycled materials.
Public authorities should hold tenders for straw bale buildings The ultimate eco construction, straw bale buildings are no longer just the preserve of home builders and “green” enthusiasts. In the UK, public authorities are commissioning them via public tenders.
Making buildings smart and creating the agile workplace Across our cities we see more and more smart buildings, equipped with sophisticated technology to monitor almost every aspect of their environment, but not all buildings are operating smartly.
Australia’s construction industry must unite around a cohesive strategy I recently attended a conference in the UK that discussed future trends affecting the global construction industry, and what struck me was the stark lack of consensus, clarity and strategy we have in Australia around the future of our construction and engineering industry, compared with many other countries. 1
The evolution of coliving and how it’s rolling out – Sydney’s west included PROFILE: Coliving operator Hmlet only set up shop in Sydney early this year but its portfolio has grown quickly to more than 200 rooms across Paddington, Newtown, Marrickville, Alexandria, and most recently the Western Sydney suburb of Parramatta. 1
The new technology unlocking smart buildings for existing stock Only about 5 per cent of buildings are equipped with the right infrastructure to make them smart but a new low cost wireless canopy technology has the potential to “make every building a smart building”.
A day in 2030 in your sustainable home Suzanne Toumbourou, ASBEC Here’s what life will look like in 2030 if Australian governments adopt best practice energy standards that are currently on the table for our homes and appliances..
A cities deal could do so much to cool the Central City Adam Leto, Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue With winter out of the way and warmer conditions now upon us, it won’t be long before waves of Sydneysiders start flocking to our city’s beaches. This is especially the…
Nuclear industry must address community concerns Recently promoted as a “green power” alternative, the nuclear option, like so-called clean coal, is a dud and fundamental social concerns about its use remain unaddressed.
Australia’s construction industry must unite around a cohesive strategy I recently attended a conference in the UK that discussed future trends affecting the global construction industry, and what struck me was the stark lack of consensus, clarity and strategy we have in Australia around the future of our construction and engineering industry, compared with many other countries. 1
On why we called the next Tomorrowland I, human News from the front desk 452: Tomorrowland is back. This year we’ve named our yearly signature event I, human in the climate emergency. The title was obvious. We have fast…
Load shifting could be the best way to unlock solar’s financial power Australian households are doing their bit to cut the nation’s carbon emissions by adopting solar rooftop panels but not all of them are saving on their energy bills. 1
Rolling the dice on planning at Star casino and its giant proposal The scale of Star City’s proposed hotel and apartment tower has ignited opposition, but why is nobody talking about what’s really going on? Here’s a look at how manipulating planning rules can create massive uplift in value – for private hands at almost no cost. Like money out of thin air in fact…
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 Willow Aliento – book review 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
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.
A day in 2030 in your sustainable home Suzanne Toumbourou, ASBEC Here’s what life will look like in 2030 if Australian governments adopt best practice energy standards that are currently on the table for our homes and appliances..
A Danish view on circular construction Poppy Johnston As resources become scarcer, building owners may one day be able to sell walls, ceilings and floors to other developers, instead of demolishing them.
Melbourne manufacturer tackling waste crisis with recycled coatings and walls Poppy Johnston Family-run building materials manufacturer Casafico has been quietly turning waste into building materials for over 15 years, including prefabricated wall panels and coatings made from up to 50 per cent recycled materials.
Public authorities should hold tenders for straw bale buildings David Thorpe The ultimate eco construction, straw bale buildings are no longer just the preserve of home builders and “green” enthusiasts. In the UK, public authorities are commissioning them via public tenders.
A cities deal could do so much to cool the Central City Adam Leto, Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue With winter out of the way and warmer conditions now upon us, it won’t be long before waves of Sydneysiders start flocking to our city’s beaches. This is especially the…
Nuclear industry must address community concerns Mike Brown Recently promoted as a “green power” alternative, the nuclear option, like so-called clean coal, is a dud and fundamental social concerns about its use remain unaddressed.
Making buildings smart and creating the agile workplace Paul Crothers, Schneider Electric Digital Buildings division: sponsored Across our cities we see more and more smart buildings, equipped with sophisticated technology to monitor almost every aspect of their environment, but not all buildings are operating smartly.
Australia’s construction industry must unite around a cohesive strategy Martin Loosemore, University of NSW, Sydney I recently attended a conference in the UK that discussed future trends affecting the global construction industry, and what struck me was the stark lack of consensus, clarity and strategy we have in Australia around the future of our construction and engineering industry, compared with many other countries. 1
On why we called the next Tomorrowland I, human News from the front desk 452: Tomorrowland is back. This year we’ve named our yearly signature event I, human in the climate emergency. The title was obvious. We have fast…
Load shifting could be the best way to unlock solar’s financial power Pete Neal, Powerpal Australian households are doing their bit to cut the nation’s carbon emissions by adopting solar rooftop panels but not all of them are saving on their energy bills. 1
Hospital beds to book shelves: Designing the new Marrickville Library Poppy Johnston You might not have picked it but an old hospital actually makes for a great library. The new Marrickville Library in the inner west of Sydney combines the old with the new in a way that leverages the best of existing assets while meeting the vast and varied needs of modern library-goers.
The new technology unlocking smart buildings for existing stock Poppy Johnston Only about 5 per cent of buildings are equipped with the right infrastructure to make them smart but a new low cost wireless canopy technology has the potential to “make every building a smart building”.
Climate Strike Commitments: GWA Consultants, Luigi Rosselli Architects, Mercer Sydney office, 350.org, BankTrack Responsible Investor, The Economist (with a special edition dedicated to climate)
Climate Clever: National Program & Partnerships Coordinator – East Coast Advertisement Climate Clever is looking for a fun, driven and passionate person to join our fast-paced and exciting Edtech start-up.
Jobs news: Community Housing Limited, Deloitte, Urbis The Fifth Estate Sustainability job salaries are fairly even across the various states and territories, according to a report by Talent Nation. The Fifth Estate covered this report last month, pointing to the…
City of Sydney: Sustainability Engagement Officer (Residential) Advertisement The Sustainability Engagement Officer (Residential) will develop and deliver strategic programs to achieve better environmental performance in residential strata communities.
The reusable retub container is shaking up the takeaway market City workers don’t want to give up tasty takeaway food, and vendors need to serve customers quickly. So, a new product has combined sustainability and convenience in a bid to tackle food waste.
TGL News: Cycling for youth homelessness, new waste guidance for the construction industry and an international merger
