Is this economic shut down what degrowth advocates have been calling for? Samuel Alexander, University of Melbourne COVID-19, people may ask whether this shock to the system resembles what “degrowth” advocates have been calling for in recent years.
On construction, energy, climate damage and the new radical transparency The Fifth Estate - our view News from the front desk: Issue 473: Aren’t we getting intimate with each other? Zoom meetings and briefings from the home studio, kitchen table or bedroom. Hair a tad askew,…
Sydney’s complacent planning when we need resilience and urgent change What do you get for $2.5 million in Sydney? The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has been throwing this sort of money at Sydney councils to do some strategic planning, and is just about to learn how poor value-for-money Sydney can be. Sydney’s complacent planning when we need resilience and urgent change Philip Bull, Dickson Rothschild What do you get for $2.5 million in Sydney? The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has been throwing this sort of money at Sydney councils to do some strategic planning, and is just about to learn how poor value-for-money Sydney can be.
Green Gigs: Treasure in trash, real time rail, modelling tech and TasWater Recovering treasure from trash and other green business opportunities. Green Gigs: Treasure in trash, real time rail, modelling tech and TasWater Mollie Hersh Recovering treasure from trash and other green business opportunities.
How we can re-build our economy after COVID-19 through social procurement and construction At the Westmead Hospital Redevelopment project Multiplex Construction’s innovative Connectivity Centres created 129 new jobs for the long-term unemployed, including 102 Indigenous people and 10 refugees. How we can re-build our economy after COVID-19 through social procurement and construction Martin Loosemore, University of Technology Sydney At the Westmead Hospital Redevelopment project Multiplex Construction’s innovative Connectivity Centres created 129 new jobs for the long-term unemployed, including 102 Indigenous people and 10 refugees.
Is this economic shut down what degrowth advocates have been calling for? COVID-19, people may ask whether this shock to the system resembles what “degrowth” advocates have been calling for in recent years. Is this economic shut down what degrowth advocates have been calling for? Samuel Alexander, University of Melbourne COVID-19, people may ask whether this shock to the system resembles what “degrowth” advocates have been calling for in recent years.
On construction, energy, climate damage and the new radical transparency News from the front desk: Issue 473: Aren’t we getting intimate with each other? Zoom meetings and briefings from the home studio, kitchen table or bedroom. Hair a tad askew,… On construction, energy, climate damage and the new radical transparency The Fifth Estate - our view News from the front desk: Issue 473: Aren’t we getting intimate with each other? Zoom meetings and briefings from the home studio, kitchen table or bedroom. Hair a tad askew,…
Sydney’s complacent planning when we need resilience and urgent change Philip Bull, Dickson Rothschild What do you get for $2.5 million in Sydney? The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has been throwing this sort of money at Sydney councils to do some strategic planning, and is just about to learn how poor value-for-money Sydney can be.
Green Gigs: Treasure in trash, real time rail, modelling tech and TasWater Mollie Hersh Recovering treasure from trash and other green business opportunities.
How we can re-build our economy after COVID-19 through social procurement and construction Martin Loosemore, University of Technology Sydney At the Westmead Hospital Redevelopment project Multiplex Construction’s innovative Connectivity Centres created 129 new jobs for the long-term unemployed, including 102 Indigenous people and 10 refugees.
Is this economic shut down what degrowth advocates have been calling for? Samuel Alexander, University of Melbourne COVID-19, people may ask whether this shock to the system resembles what “degrowth” advocates have been calling for in recent years.
On construction, energy, climate damage and the new radical transparency The Fifth Estate - our view News from the front desk: Issue 473: Aren’t we getting intimate with each other? Zoom meetings and briefings from the home studio, kitchen table or bedroom. Hair a tad askew,…
Lower bills just the tip of the iceberg for Green Star’s business case Poppy Johnston When people think about the benefits of green buildings, low energy bills usually springs to mind.
Who’s in lockdown in the built environment and who isn’t – for now Poppy Johnston The shutdown of non-essential services as a response to the escalating COVID-19 pandemic has created choppy waters for built environment professions to navigate
Why energy efficient buildings should be a top climate policy priority Dr Peter Mallaburn, University College London The UK needs a rating scheme like NABERS to bring down building energy use, writes Dr Peter Mallaburn, who was in Sydney last year to conduct a peer reviewed study of this rating tool. In a meeting with The Fifth Estate at the time he said some people believe Australia is 15 years ahead of the UK in energy efficiency.
Consumers expect social and environmental ethics from financial sector Mollie Hersh Australians have high expectations for the financial sector and the future of ethical investing according to a new report from the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA).
Truth telling and “digging behind the dots” – a way forward for Indigenous design Poppy Johnston To go beyond tokenistic, surface level gestures in development, the Indigenous community needs to be installed from the get-go, and permanently says Alison Page.
Now’s the time to recalibrate to a low carbon future Mark Thomson, Eco Effective Solutions Once we’ve recalibrated our lives, with a heightened awareness of health and our environment, the low carbon economy will be the practical option writes Mark Thomson from Eco Effective Solutions.
A vote of confidence in our future is a great message Tina Perinotto Comment: Today (Tuesday) we sat in on Transform, the Green Building Council of Australia’s big annual conference streaming live. Our brave new world, after COVID-19. It’s hard to overstate how… 2
Does anyone know what HVAC systems cruise ships use and if a poorly maintained system could end up recirculating virus particles? Just curious.Ben on HVAC and COVID-19 explained
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Brilliant to see the two of you making progress with both councils and further development of the systems approach to embedding the new paradigm of he…Steph on Circular economy village life: Pipedream or solution to all our woes?
Justin Hatchett on a new solution for old office furniture Justin Hatchett, left the corporate sector just 18 months ago to start up Green Furniture Hub and he’s on roll. His company that diverts office furniture from landfill has been operating for just 18 months and it’s growing – with staff and warehouses and a fleet of trucks in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Is this economic shut down what degrowth advocates have been calling for? Samuel Alexander, University of Melbourne
Why energy efficient buildings should be a top climate policy priority Dr Peter Mallaburn, University College London
Governance Institute of Australia launches new handbook to help companies disclose climate change risks
Greater Sydney Commission farewells Lucy Turnbull The Fifth Estate Lucy Turnbull AO has stepped down from her role as chief commissioner of the Greater Sydney Commission. 2
NABERS: Technical Officer (6 roles) Advertisement Provide technical support to accredited assessors as part of the National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS).
Jobs and business news: Atlassian survey & our pick of the jobs The Fifth Estate Move over government, business and their staff need a share of the action, a new survey from Atlassian shows.
dsquared: ESD/Sustainability consultant Advertisement dsquared are seeking an experienced ESD/Sustainability consultant to grow our Adelaide-based team.
Jobs and business news: Colliers International; Sustainability Victoria; Bioregional Australia Foundation The Fifth Estate In a sign that things could be getting more interesting for sustainability in the commercial office sector, Colliers International has a brand-new sustainability team in the real estate management business.
Building & Energy Consultants Australia: ESD / Commercial Sustainability Consultant Advertisement Building & Energy Consultants Australia is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced ESD/Commercial Sustainability Consultant.
Jobs and business news: Aurecon; WA government; Arup The Fifth Estate Job ads for housing and construction sectors are still on the decline but are forecasted to pick back up again in line with rising building approvals, according to the latest SEEK employment report.
Solar: huge tax breaks and great business case could cushion tough outlook Poppy Johnston One regional solar business has experienced a record sales quarter – 41 per cent increase in sales and a 400 per cent increase in battery enquiries. What’s going on?
Eastern Europe shows how to convert coal to solar David Thorpe The Western Balkan states contain seven of the 10 most polluting coal-fired power plants in Europe. Several are being converted to solar power and the rest are likely to be gone in a few years, in a smooth transition that’s been hailed by European leaders as a model for others to follow.
Fed and NSW gas agreement looks like a load of hot air OXYGEN FILES: While the rest of the world is turning to biogas to meet energy and environmental requirements, Australia is ramping up production of natural gas.
What will Boris Johnson’s landslide Tory government do about climate change? Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s new Conservative Party is starting to govern the UK this week with 109 new MPs. Many of these are younger people who perhaps never expected to be elected. What action can we expect to protect the climate from this government?
Stockland offering discounted solar installations to residents 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 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.
Green Gigs: Treasure in trash, real time rail, modelling tech and TasWater Mollie Hersh Recovering treasure from trash and other green business opportunities.
Consumers expect social and environmental ethics from financial sector Mollie Hersh Australians have high expectations for the financial sector and the future of ethical investing according to a new report from the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA).
Hope for sustainability agenda shines through at GBCA’s Transform Resilience was on big display at the GBCA’s Transform this week.
Cromwell Property’s Amber Tattersall on the diversity of thinking that drives change in sustainable property An early mover to promote sustainability to the c-suite, Cromwell Property has a growing sustainability team with the likes of Amber Tattersall driving the agenda.
News Round Up: green loans, emerging markets, NABERS, Coronavirus assistance Westpac issues a green loan for superannuation On Wednesday, Westpac announced Australia’s first green loan designed for the superannuation sector, a $65 million loan to Local Government Property Fund (LGPF)…
Broad support for NSW energy and environment minister Matt Kean’s net zero plan Requirements for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in all new NSW homes will be likely under the state government’s new net zero plan released last week.
Banks appetite for green bonds on the rise Banks issued a record number of green bonds in 2019, reflecting investors’ increased priority on environmental social governance (ESG) and the larger role banks will play as the economy transitions to low carbon. 1
Is this economic shut down what degrowth advocates have been calling for? Samuel Alexander, University of Melbourne COVID-19, people may ask whether this shock to the system resembles what “degrowth” advocates have been calling for in recent years.
On construction, energy, climate damage and the new radical transparency The Fifth Estate - our view News from the front desk: Issue 473: Aren’t we getting intimate with each other? Zoom meetings and briefings from the home studio, kitchen table or bedroom. Hair a tad askew,…
Truth telling and “digging behind the dots” – a way forward for Indigenous design To go beyond tokenistic, surface level gestures in development, the Indigenous community needs to be installed from the get-go, and permanently says Alison Page.
Now’s the time to recalibrate to a low carbon future Once we’ve recalibrated our lives, with a heightened awareness of health and our environment, the low carbon economy will be the practical option writes Mark Thomson from Eco Effective Solutions.
Europe and COVID-19 like WWII… but not The coronavirus outbreak is having a dramatic effect in Europe. Here are the latest developments, and the potential sources of hope amidst the terrifying gloom.
High streets and how to make them great people places High Streets are the lifeblood of a city. They’ll be back after the current COVID-19 fears inevitably subside, but we need to ensure they’re designed for vibrancy and people.
COVID19: Where to get help for your business and what to buy in the shops Some tips for business and tips for shopping during the COVID19 crisis.
Sydney’s complacent planning when we need resilience and urgent change Philip Bull, Dickson Rothschild What do you get for $2.5 million in Sydney? The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has been throwing this sort of money at Sydney councils to do some strategic planning, and is just about to learn how poor value-for-money Sydney can be.
How we can re-build our economy after COVID-19 through social procurement and construction Martin Loosemore, University of Technology Sydney At the Westmead Hospital Redevelopment project Multiplex Construction’s innovative Connectivity Centres created 129 new jobs for the long-term unemployed, including 102 Indigenous people and 10 refugees.
Lower bills just the tip of the iceberg for Green Star’s business case When people think about the benefits of green buildings, low energy bills usually springs to mind.
Why energy efficient buildings should be a top climate policy priority The UK needs a rating scheme like NABERS to bring down building energy use, writes Dr Peter Mallaburn, who was in Sydney last year to conduct a peer reviewed study of this rating tool. In a meeting with The Fifth Estate at the time he said some people believe Australia is 15 years ahead of the UK in energy efficiency.
Greater Sydney Commission farewells Lucy Turnbull Lucy Turnbull AO has stepped down from her role as chief commissioner of the Greater Sydney Commission. Ms Turnbull, who was the first female Lord Mayor of the City of…
The features of a Zero Net Carbon Display Home To celebrate Sustainable House Day in 2019, Metricon Homes launched its first ever Zero Net Carbon Home.
HVAC and COVID-19 explained There is considerable interest in the role that HVAC may play in the transmission of COVID-19. 2
Is this economic shut down what degrowth advocates have been calling for? Samuel Alexander, University of Melbourne COVID-19, people may ask whether this shock to the system resembles what “degrowth” advocates have been calling for in recent years.
On construction, energy, climate damage and the new radical transparency The Fifth Estate - our view News from the front desk: Issue 473: Aren’t we getting intimate with each other? Zoom meetings and briefings from the home studio, kitchen table or bedroom. Hair a tad askew,…
Why energy efficient buildings should be a top climate policy priority The UK needs a rating scheme like NABERS to bring down building energy use, writes Dr Peter Mallaburn, who was in Sydney last year to conduct a peer reviewed study of this rating tool. In a meeting with The Fifth Estate at the time he said some people believe Australia is 15 years ahead of the UK in energy efficiency.
Now’s the time to recalibrate to a low carbon future Once we’ve recalibrated our lives, with a heightened awareness of health and our environment, the low carbon economy will be the practical option writes Mark Thomson from Eco Effective Solutions.
A vote of confidence in our future is a great message Comment: Today (Tuesday) we sat in on Transform, the Green Building Council of Australia’s big annual conference streaming live. Our brave new world, after COVID-19. It’s hard to overstate how… 2
On why we all need to stay strong and keep our fingers flying across the keyboards News from the front desk: Issue 472: The Fifth Estate needs help right now. And yes, we know we’re not the only ones. 4
HVAC and COVID-19 explained There is considerable interest in the role that HVAC may play in the transmission of COVID-19. 2
GBCA’s TRANSFORM goes virtual and offers a TFE member discount The Fifth Estate In what will be a huge test for online conferencing – in the built environment space at least – the Green Building Council of Australia is taking its signature event TRANSFORM online.
A council-owned energy retailer and other big ideas from Victorian councils Poppy Johnston Imagine a renewable energy retailer owned by all Victorian councils that would result in 100 per cent renewable energy for their communities, with profits funding climate change projects by local governments.
Book review: Ecopiety: Green Media and the Dilemma of Environmental Virtue Poppy Johnston This book dives into what it means to be a consumer at the heart of two conflicting narratives – buying stuff is good for the economy, and consuming resources is bad for the environment.
Book Review: Finding the Heart of the Nation by Thomas Mayor Willow Aliento Finding the Heart of the Nation: The Journey of the Uluru Statement towards Voice, Treaty and Truth is an opportunity to sit in stillness and listen to the voices of the oldest human culture on this planet. 1
New energy performance book should be mandatory reading for architects and policy-makers 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 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
Sydney’s complacent planning when we need resilience and urgent change Philip Bull, Dickson Rothschild What do you get for $2.5 million in Sydney? The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has been throwing this sort of money at Sydney councils to do some strategic planning, and is just about to learn how poor value-for-money Sydney can be.
Green Gigs: Treasure in trash, real time rail, modelling tech and TasWater Mollie Hersh Recovering treasure from trash and other green business opportunities.
How we can re-build our economy after COVID-19 through social procurement and construction Martin Loosemore, University of Technology Sydney At the Westmead Hospital Redevelopment project Multiplex Construction’s innovative Connectivity Centres created 129 new jobs for the long-term unemployed, including 102 Indigenous people and 10 refugees.
Is this economic shut down what degrowth advocates have been calling for? Samuel Alexander, University of Melbourne COVID-19, people may ask whether this shock to the system resembles what “degrowth” advocates have been calling for in recent years.
On construction, energy, climate damage and the new radical transparency The Fifth Estate - our view News from the front desk: Issue 473: Aren’t we getting intimate with each other? Zoom meetings and briefings from the home studio, kitchen table or bedroom. Hair a tad askew,…
Lower bills just the tip of the iceberg for Green Star’s business case Poppy Johnston When people think about the benefits of green buildings, low energy bills usually springs to mind.
Who’s in lockdown in the built environment and who isn’t – for now Poppy Johnston The shutdown of non-essential services as a response to the escalating COVID-19 pandemic has created choppy waters for built environment professions to navigate
Why energy efficient buildings should be a top climate policy priority Dr Peter Mallaburn, University College London The UK needs a rating scheme like NABERS to bring down building energy use, writes Dr Peter Mallaburn, who was in Sydney last year to conduct a peer reviewed study of this rating tool. In a meeting with The Fifth Estate at the time he said some people believe Australia is 15 years ahead of the UK in energy efficiency.
Consumers expect social and environmental ethics from financial sector Mollie Hersh Australians have high expectations for the financial sector and the future of ethical investing according to a new report from the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA).
Truth telling and “digging behind the dots” – a way forward for Indigenous design Poppy Johnston To go beyond tokenistic, surface level gestures in development, the Indigenous community needs to be installed from the get-go, and permanently says Alison Page.
Now’s the time to recalibrate to a low carbon future Mark Thomson, Eco Effective Solutions Once we’ve recalibrated our lives, with a heightened awareness of health and our environment, the low carbon economy will be the practical option writes Mark Thomson from Eco Effective Solutions.
A vote of confidence in our future is a great message Tina Perinotto Comment: Today (Tuesday) we sat in on Transform, the Green Building Council of Australia’s big annual conference streaming live. Our brave new world, after COVID-19. It’s hard to overstate how… 2
Greater Sydney Commission farewells Lucy Turnbull The Fifth Estate Lucy Turnbull AO has stepped down from her role as chief commissioner of the Greater Sydney Commission. 2
NABERS: Technical Officer (6 roles) Advertisement Provide technical support to accredited assessors as part of the National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS).
Jobs and business news: Atlassian survey & our pick of the jobs The Fifth Estate Move over government, business and their staff need a share of the action, a new survey from Atlassian shows.
dsquared: ESD/Sustainability consultant Advertisement dsquared are seeking an experienced ESD/Sustainability consultant to grow our Adelaide-based team.
Jobs and business news: Colliers International; Sustainability Victoria; Bioregional Australia Foundation The Fifth Estate In a sign that things could be getting more interesting for sustainability in the commercial office sector, Colliers International has a brand-new sustainability team in the real estate management business.
Building & Energy Consultants Australia: ESD / Commercial Sustainability Consultant Advertisement Building & Energy Consultants Australia is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced ESD/Commercial Sustainability Consultant.
Jobs and business news: Aurecon; WA government; Arup The Fifth Estate Job ads for housing and construction sectors are still on the decline but are forecasted to pick back up again in line with rising building approvals, according to the latest SEEK employment report.
Justin Hatchett on a new solution for old office furniture Justin Hatchett, left the corporate sector just 18 months ago to start up Green Furniture Hub and he’s on roll. His company that diverts office furniture from landfill has been operating for just 18 months and it’s growing – with staff and warehouses and a fleet of trucks in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
