On the Dunning-Kruger effect and why shopping centres need to get with the program The Fifth Estate – our view News from the front desk issue 441: If NABERS ratings don’t make shopping centres more energy efficient, and if their industry body rejects outright the Commercial Building Disclosure Program, then… 1
The post-election infrastructure review John Austen The NSW and federal 2019 elections saw the return of Coalition governments. My perspective – from western Sydney – is: Coalition infrastructure policies have been dreadful, Labor’s offerings weren’t any better.
The link between carbon footprint and density is not clear cut and more evidence is needed All regulations and building codes, new and old, should be scrutinised and discussed with gusto. The link between carbon footprint and density is not clear cut and more evidence is needed Deo Prasad, CRC for Low Carbon Living All regulations and building codes, new and old, should be scrutinised and discussed with gusto.
Commercial building disclosure program coming to a shopping centre near you? No siree! The commercial building disclosure program – largely credited for lifting Australia’s office building stock to a higher energy efficiency performance – looks unlikely to be expanded to shopping centres any time soon. Commercial building disclosure program coming to a shopping centre near you? No siree! Poppy Johnston The commercial building disclosure program – largely credited for lifting Australia’s office building stock to a higher energy efficiency performance – looks unlikely to be expanded to shopping centres any time soon.
Market pulse shows investors are greening up their questions It’s good to check the sentiment pulse from time to time, especially when people like David Yates executive general manager sustainability and investor relations for Dexus says investors are asking increasingly pointy questions about the nature and shape of sustainability objectives. Market pulse shows investors are greening up their questions Tina Perinotto It’s good to check the sentiment pulse from time to time, especially when people like David Yates executive general manager sustainability and investor relations for Dexus says investors are asking increasingly pointy questions about the nature and shape of sustainability objectives.
The post-election infrastructure review The NSW and federal 2019 elections saw the return of Coalition governments. My perspective – from western Sydney – is: Coalition infrastructure policies have been dreadful, Labor’s offerings weren’t any better. The post-election infrastructure review John Austen The NSW and federal 2019 elections saw the return of Coalition governments. My perspective – from western Sydney – is: Coalition infrastructure policies have been dreadful, Labor’s offerings weren’t any better.
Joel Solomon on the runaway clean money movement Co-author of The Clean Money Revolution Joel Solomon is on a mission to make a better world with the “vast amounts of money sloshing around.” Joel Solomon on the runaway clean money movement Poppy Johnston Co-author of The Clean Money Revolution Joel Solomon is on a mission to make a better world with the “vast amounts of money sloshing around.”
The link between carbon footprint and density is not clear cut and more evidence is needed Deo Prasad, CRC for Low Carbon Living All regulations and building codes, new and old, should be scrutinised and discussed with gusto.
Commercial building disclosure program coming to a shopping centre near you? No siree! Poppy Johnston The commercial building disclosure program – largely credited for lifting Australia’s office building stock to a higher energy efficiency performance – looks unlikely to be expanded to shopping centres any time soon.
On the Dunning-Kruger effect and why shopping centres need to get with the program The Fifth Estate – our view News from the front desk issue 441: If NABERS ratings don’t make shopping centres more energy efficient, and if their industry body rejects outright the Commercial Building Disclosure Program, then… 1
Market pulse shows investors are greening up their questions Tina Perinotto It’s good to check the sentiment pulse from time to time, especially when people like David Yates executive general manager sustainability and investor relations for Dexus says investors are asking increasingly pointy questions about the nature and shape of sustainability objectives.
The post-election infrastructure review John Austen The NSW and federal 2019 elections saw the return of Coalition governments. My perspective – from western Sydney – is: Coalition infrastructure policies have been dreadful, Labor’s offerings weren’t any better.
Joel Solomon on the runaway clean money movement Poppy Johnston Co-author of The Clean Money Revolution Joel Solomon is on a mission to make a better world with the “vast amounts of money sloshing around.”
Time’s up – we need good affordable housing Willow Aliento – Oxygen Files There’s been a deafening silence on affordable housing and homelessness from the Morrison government. There’s a minister with the word “homelessness” in his job title, but the homelessness advocacy sector… 2
Buck-passing on apartment building safety leaves residents at risk Geoff Hanmer, UNSW Hundreds of residents in a Sydney apartment complex, the 122-unit Mascot Towers, were evacuated last Sunday when cracks began to appear due to a serious structural failure. And it isn’t clear when the residents can return.
How NABERS will transform the performance of UK office buildings David Thorpe A scheme to create an investment grade rating that reflects buildings’ “performance in use” based on the Australian NABERS scheme is in development in the UK and hopes to bridge the “performance gap” between design and actual performance of office buildings. But a new report shows the UK lags 15 years behind Australia.
Can Australia become the next circular economy superpower? Lisa McLean, Open Cities As the global economy prepares for 9.8 billion people by 2050, it’s clear our linear economy is reaching the end of its life. 1
New app to help retail tenants with predictive energy data Poppy Johnston The Footprint Company says retail tenants could double their profits if they implemented some serious energy efficiency measures
2019 NSW budget light on sustainability Poppy Johnston There’s not much to get excited about for sustainability in the 2019-20 NSW budget, which was handed down today (Tuesday).
Some creative ideas for affordable housing – the competition and the short list Willow Aliento A new housing affordability competition has thrown up some creative concepts for housing affordability. But which will be selected as the best? 7
The slow road to eco-renovation of existing buildings David Thorpe The only way the world can possibly tackle climate change successfully is to decarbonise existing buildings at pace, in line with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s recommendation that global…
Watch this space everyone. BohrHaus is coming.James Murray-Parkes on What does engineered timber need to go mainstream?
Speaking from Western Australia where the housing strategy may look good but in practice is not working. Supported Crisis accommodation all full and n…Mary Mc on Time’s up – we need good affordable housing
Andrew, notwithstanding the absolute truth of your letter to the CIBSE Journal in Feb 2013, the London based BBP did develop a NABERS style base build…Robert Cohen on London calling: NABERS, actually
How do I, as a renter, accrue the funds required to purchase a share?Andrew on Housing affordability: A case for disrupting the property ownership model
Curtin University: Living Campus brings real-time data to students, academics and facilities managers
EnviroSure: Insurance can be way easier for sustainability assessors, auditors and consultants EnviroSure specialises in providing a standard business insurance policy that covers anyone who is certified to do measurement, assessment or audit.
Sustainable places need sustainable brands, sustainable brands need sustainable places Sergio Brodsky – Brand City
Banksia Ignite: Lord Howe Island’s turnaround, circular thinking and more Georgia Roach There were some great ideas bouncing around at the sustainability discussion event, Banksia Ignite, attended by The Fifth Estate on Tuesday at the MCA in Sydney.
Vicinity Centres and Mirvac celebrated for sustainability achievements Poppy Johnston Vicinity Centre’s giant solar energy program has won it the People’s Choice award at this year’s Property Council of Australia/Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards.
NABERS: Senior Project Officers Advertisement NABERS is looking for four Senior Projects Officers to work in various parts of the NABERS branch on implementing our new strategic plan.
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Fabian Le Gay Brereton and Pete Tickler exit ERM Power The Fifth Estate Fabian Le Gay Brereton and Pete Tickler have left ERM Power, the company that bought out the technology startup they founded, Greensense, three years ago. T
Jobs news: Moreland Energy Foundation, Hansen Partnership and City of Parramatta The Fifth Estate There are a few fresh faces at the Moreland Energy Foundation, including Mischa Vickas who joined the Sydney team early this year.
NABERS: Senior Team Leaders Advertisement NABERS is looking for two senior team leaders for its Market Development and Product and Standards teams.
Frasers Property: Sustainability Advisor – Corporate Advertisement The Corporate Sustainability Team are currently seeking a Sustainability Advisor to join the team.
Jobs news: Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation; Future Business Council; Stanton Hillier Parker The Fifth Estate Jobs movements from the industry.
Talent Nation: Group Sustainability Manager Advertisement Rare opportunity to refine and execute the sustainability strategy across Asia for this rapidly growing vertically integrated property business.
Arcadis: Senior Sustainability Consultant – Sydney and Melbourne based Advertisement Arcadis is looking for a senior sustainability consultant to join our growing, national sustainability team.
Jobs news: Jobs and growth are green – and getting greener The Fifth Estate What’s with all the jobs movement in the climate and sustainability campaign/advocacy space? As if we didn’t know – this sector is on the move.
Jobs news: Cox Architecture, Sustainable Future Group, Evolve Housing The Fifth Estate Cox Architecture is looking to fill several positions in its Sydney office. The studio is looking for a senior lead architects/designers to join the team, including a transport lead (rail…
University of Wollongong: Director – Sustainable Buildings Research Centre Advertisement The Director of the Sustainable Buildings Research Centre will deliver excellence and innovation in research, teaching and learning across all discipline areas of the SBRC.
Frasers Property: Sustainability Advisor advertisement The Corporate Sustainability Team are currently seeking a Sustainability Advisor to join the team based in our Rhodes Office.
Jobs news: Hayley Jarick, Alice Hampson, Tony Chappel The Fifth Estate Jobs movements in the industry.
Western Australia currently top spot for green jobs The Fifth Estate Data from a global jobs listing site shows that Western Australia’s green job sector is currently outperforming every other state.
Property owners ready to do more – so what’s the hold up? Tina Perinotto Property owners are ready to do more with sustainability, from expanding the CBD disclosure program to sectors outside of offices to carbon positive buildings. Behind them is a tsunami of…
Sydney Opera House has star ambitions with renewable energy PPA and sustainability Poppy Johnston The Sydney Opera House might have “sustainability in its DNA” but there is still a huge energy bill to take care of every year. Now with a new power purchase agreement that energy bill will be both stabilised and renewable. And that’s just the start of its new sustainability profile.
Sunshine Plaza’s time in the sun Sunshine Plaza in Melbourne’s west has completed a large rooftop solar array that will not only lower carbon emissions but also shield tenants from rising electricity prices.
Revealed: the EU’s Cold War-era energy treaty that’s a gold mine for fossil fuel companies A treaty established in the 1990s after the end of the Cold War to protect Western Europe’s fossil fuel industry expansion into the former Soviet Union countries has now become a goldmine for fossil fuel companies as well as lawyers and investors with vested interests in holding back the zero carbon revolution. 1
Regis Aged Care joins solar and LED boom With an ageing population, it’s good news that more of the major aged care providers are starting to take sustainability seriously.
South Australia’s SIMEC Energy Australia in growth mode UPDATED: British billionaire Sanjeev Gupta’s South Australian interests show no sign of slowing with programs ranging from renewable energy for his company SIMEC’S mining and Liberty OneSteel’s operations, huge solar…
Why GreenPower may not be giving you what you pay for Companies purchasing GreenPower renewable energy certificates may not be as green as they’d like to think. 6
Market pulse shows investors are greening up their questions Tina Perinotto It’s good to check the sentiment pulse from time to time, especially when people like David Yates executive general manager sustainability and investor relations for Dexus says investors are asking increasingly pointy questions about the nature and shape of sustainability objectives.
Joel Solomon on the runaway clean money movement Poppy Johnston Co-author of The Clean Money Revolution Joel Solomon is on a mission to make a better world with the “vast amounts of money sloshing around.”
2019 NSW budget light on sustainability There’s not much to get excited about for sustainability in the 2019-20 NSW budget, which was handed down today (Tuesday).
Davina Rooney’s letter to the industry: Toward a zero carbon future with cautious optimism New GBCA chief executive Davina Rooney comes with a challenge the industry seems happy to embrace. What’s on the cards could be all 6 Star Green Star buildings be mandated…
Bottle caps launch a green bond Consumer goods giant Proctor & Gamble has invented a process for recycling the polypropylene caps into near virgin-quality reusable plastic.
It’s the new economy stupid! There are so many lucrative economic opportunities in the new economy that could supply jobs and growth for the regions and cities alike. Just ask the thinkers, inventors and doers. But not the feds. 2
Future of Lendlease’s DesignMake is under review It might be “premature” to think another prefab timber construction facility is about to bite the dust, but the signs aren’t good. This time it’s the much lauded Lendlease owned factory DesignMake at Eastern Creek in western Sydney, which has delivered some of the most high profile timber buildings in Australia. 5
The link between carbon footprint and density is not clear cut and more evidence is needed Deo Prasad, CRC for Low Carbon Living All regulations and building codes, new and old, should be scrutinised and discussed with gusto.
The post-election infrastructure review John Austen The NSW and federal 2019 elections saw the return of Coalition governments. My perspective – from western Sydney – is: Coalition infrastructure policies have been dreadful, Labor’s offerings weren’t any better.
Can Australia become the next circular economy superpower? As the global economy prepares for 9.8 billion people by 2050, it’s clear our linear economy is reaching the end of its life. 1
Save Our Suburbs rejects Posh Sydney label OPINION: Philip Bull’s article “Posh Sydney says No to density” incorporates an inaccurate, emotive attack on me that requires a response. 6
A response to Posh Sydney: People want shared amenities close to transport Chris Johnson responds to Philip Bull’s contributed article: ‘Posh Sydney says no to density’. 2
Auckland latest council to declare climate emergency Greta Thunberg and the Climate Extinction protestors are having an impact with governments and local governments declaring we have a climate emergency. 1
Commercial building disclosure program coming to a shopping centre near you? No siree! Poppy Johnston The commercial building disclosure program – largely credited for lifting Australia’s office building stock to a higher energy efficiency performance – looks unlikely to be expanded to shopping centres any time soon.
Time’s up – we need good affordable housing Willow Aliento – Oxygen Files There’s been a deafening silence on affordable housing and homelessness from the Morrison government. There’s a minister with the word “homelessness” in his job title, but the homelessness advocacy sector… 2
Buck-passing on apartment building safety leaves residents at risk Hundreds of residents in a Sydney apartment complex, the 122-unit Mascot Towers, were evacuated last Sunday when cracks began to appear due to a serious structural failure. And it isn’t clear when the residents can return.
How NABERS will transform the performance of UK office buildings A scheme to create an investment grade rating that reflects buildings’ “performance in use” based on the Australian NABERS scheme is in development in the UK and hopes to bridge the “performance gap” between design and actual performance of office buildings. But a new report shows the UK lags 15 years behind Australia.
New app to help retail tenants with predictive energy data The Footprint Company says retail tenants could double their profits if they implemented some serious energy efficiency measures
Some creative ideas for affordable housing – the competition and the short list A new housing affordability competition has thrown up some creative concepts for housing affordability. But which will be selected as the best? 7
The slow road to eco-renovation of existing buildings The only way the world can possibly tackle climate change successfully is to decarbonise existing buildings at pace, in line with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s recommendation that global…
On the Dunning-Kruger effect and why shopping centres need to get with the program The Fifth Estate – our view News from the front desk issue 441: If NABERS ratings don’t make shopping centres more energy efficient, and if their industry body rejects outright the Commercial Building Disclosure Program, then… 1
The post-election infrastructure review John Austen The NSW and federal 2019 elections saw the return of Coalition governments. My perspective – from western Sydney – is: Coalition infrastructure policies have been dreadful, Labor’s offerings weren’t any better.
Can Australia become the next circular economy superpower? As the global economy prepares for 9.8 billion people by 2050, it’s clear our linear economy is reaching the end of its life. 1
Sustainable places need sustainable brands, sustainable brands need sustainable places There is a symbiotic relationship between a place’s brand and the commercial brands within its boundaries.
Save Our Suburbs rejects Posh Sydney label OPINION: Philip Bull’s article “Posh Sydney says No to density” incorporates an inaccurate, emotive attack on me that requires a response. 6
On planning and a new minister’s hopes for better Rob Stokes, the recently reappointed planning minister for NSW is to be admired, but also a tad feared for. 2
A response to Posh Sydney: People want shared amenities close to transport Chris Johnson responds to Philip Bull’s contributed article: ‘Posh Sydney says no to density’. 2
A pathway to One Planet cities Willow Aliento – Book review 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 Willow Aliento – Book Review 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.
Jellyfish, capitalism and trees: Perspectives on the human-earth relationship Climate change is not a binary issue of believe or don’t believe, whether it is examined from the perspective of the economic system, disruptions in the marine environment, or the impact on trees. 1
Fiction: For the Greater Good Carolita was hurrying down the path to her apartment when she was intercepted by her neighbour. “Oh! They’ve cut me off for the rest of the month! I went O-D…
The link between carbon footprint and density is not clear cut and more evidence is needed Deo Prasad, CRC for Low Carbon Living All regulations and building codes, new and old, should be scrutinised and discussed with gusto.
Commercial building disclosure program coming to a shopping centre near you? No siree! Poppy Johnston The commercial building disclosure program – largely credited for lifting Australia’s office building stock to a higher energy efficiency performance – looks unlikely to be expanded to shopping centres any time soon.
On the Dunning-Kruger effect and why shopping centres need to get with the program The Fifth Estate – our view News from the front desk issue 441: If NABERS ratings don’t make shopping centres more energy efficient, and if their industry body rejects outright the Commercial Building Disclosure Program, then… 1
Market pulse shows investors are greening up their questions Tina Perinotto It’s good to check the sentiment pulse from time to time, especially when people like David Yates executive general manager sustainability and investor relations for Dexus says investors are asking increasingly pointy questions about the nature and shape of sustainability objectives.
The post-election infrastructure review John Austen The NSW and federal 2019 elections saw the return of Coalition governments. My perspective – from western Sydney – is: Coalition infrastructure policies have been dreadful, Labor’s offerings weren’t any better.
Joel Solomon on the runaway clean money movement Poppy Johnston Co-author of The Clean Money Revolution Joel Solomon is on a mission to make a better world with the “vast amounts of money sloshing around.”
Time’s up – we need good affordable housing Willow Aliento – Oxygen Files There’s been a deafening silence on affordable housing and homelessness from the Morrison government. There’s a minister with the word “homelessness” in his job title, but the homelessness advocacy sector… 2
Buck-passing on apartment building safety leaves residents at risk Geoff Hanmer, UNSW Hundreds of residents in a Sydney apartment complex, the 122-unit Mascot Towers, were evacuated last Sunday when cracks began to appear due to a serious structural failure. And it isn’t clear when the residents can return.
How NABERS will transform the performance of UK office buildings David Thorpe A scheme to create an investment grade rating that reflects buildings’ “performance in use” based on the Australian NABERS scheme is in development in the UK and hopes to bridge the “performance gap” between design and actual performance of office buildings. But a new report shows the UK lags 15 years behind Australia.
Can Australia become the next circular economy superpower? Lisa McLean, Open Cities As the global economy prepares for 9.8 billion people by 2050, it’s clear our linear economy is reaching the end of its life. 1
New app to help retail tenants with predictive energy data Poppy Johnston The Footprint Company says retail tenants could double their profits if they implemented some serious energy efficiency measures
2019 NSW budget light on sustainability Poppy Johnston There’s not much to get excited about for sustainability in the 2019-20 NSW budget, which was handed down today (Tuesday).
Curtin University: Living Campus brings real-time data to students, academics and facilities managers
NABERS: Senior Project Officers Advertisement NABERS is looking for four Senior Projects Officers to work in various parts of the NABERS branch on implementing our new strategic plan.
UTS: Head of Sustainability – Program Management Office Advertisement The UTS Program Management Office is responsible for the planning, design and delivery of the Capital Development Program of UTS major capital works projects.
Fabian Le Gay Brereton and Pete Tickler exit ERM Power The Fifth Estate Fabian Le Gay Brereton and Pete Tickler have left ERM Power, the company that bought out the technology startup they founded, Greensense, three years ago. T
EnviroSure: Insurance can be way easier for sustainability assessors, auditors and consultants EnviroSure specialises in providing a standard business insurance policy that covers anyone who is certified to do measurement, assessment or audit.
