GHDWoodhead nabs Y2Architecture’s Paul de Podolinsky The Fifth Estate Paul de Podolinsky has joined integrated design practice GHDWoodhead as director of architecture in Victoria.
Game changing new digital platform to drive innovation in urban design Peter W Newton and Mark C Burry, Swinburne University of Technology iHUB Network is a readily scalable, state-of-the-art, multi-layered networked facility that helps participants make smarter decisions in urban policy-making, plan-making and place-making.
Aurecon makes good its promise on diversity Aurecon has put its money where its mouth is and appointed two women to roles at the most senior levels of the company. Aurecon makes good its promise on diversity Tina Perinotto Aurecon has put its money where its mouth is and appointed two women to roles at the most senior levels of the company.
Sustainability part of the wallpaper at PwC Professional services giant PwC is determined to avoid silos, and according to consulting partner John Tomac, this means sustainability capability and expertise has trickled into all corners of the business. Sustainability part of the wallpaper at PwC Poppy Johnston Professional services giant PwC is determined to avoid silos, and according to consulting partner John Tomac, this means sustainability capability and expertise has trickled into all corners of the business.
This is war. It’s time to stand up to the carbon bullies OPINION: Shocking and reprehensible? A colossal betrayal of anyone but their rulers’ own narrow industrial support base? This is war. It’s time to stand up to the carbon bullies David Thorpe OPINION: Shocking and reprehensible? A colossal betrayal of anyone but their rulers’ own narrow industrial support base?
Technology and prefab could change the game for housing construction The recently launched Heuga platform led by the DNW Group claims is the customer-facing component of a new collaborative building model premised on off-site construction. Technology and prefab could change the game for housing construction Poppy Johnston The recently launched Heuga platform led by the DNW Group claims is the customer-facing component of a new collaborative building model premised on off-site construction.
Game changing new digital platform to drive innovation in urban design iHUB Network is a readily scalable, state-of-the-art, multi-layered networked facility that helps participants make smarter decisions in urban policy-making, plan-making and place-making. Game changing new digital platform to drive innovation in urban design Peter W Newton and Mark C Burry, Swinburne University of Technology iHUB Network is a readily scalable, state-of-the-art, multi-layered networked facility that helps participants make smarter decisions in urban policy-making, plan-making and place-making.
Sustainability part of the wallpaper at PwC Poppy Johnston Professional services giant PwC is determined to avoid silos, and according to consulting partner John Tomac, this means sustainability capability and expertise has trickled into all corners of the business.
GHDWoodhead nabs Y2Architecture’s Paul de Podolinsky The Fifth Estate Paul de Podolinsky has joined integrated design practice GHDWoodhead as director of architecture in Victoria.
This is war. It’s time to stand up to the carbon bullies David Thorpe OPINION: Shocking and reprehensible? A colossal betrayal of anyone but their rulers’ own narrow industrial support base?
Technology and prefab could change the game for housing construction Poppy Johnston The recently launched Heuga platform led by the DNW Group claims is the customer-facing component of a new collaborative building model premised on off-site construction.
Game changing new digital platform to drive innovation in urban design Peter W Newton and Mark C Burry, Swinburne University of Technology iHUB Network is a readily scalable, state-of-the-art, multi-layered networked facility that helps participants make smarter decisions in urban policy-making, plan-making and place-making.
Tomorrowland 2018 – the ebook The Fifth Estate The Fifth Estate is immensely proud to bring you our latest ebook, based on Tomorrowland 2018.
Overcrowded tourist hot spots put ecotourism on the map Poppy Johnston The unthinking tourist might be a thing of the past if people such as Rod Hillman continue to drive change.
Gupta reveals plans for massive Australian steel revival Andrew Spence Billionaire industrialist Sanjeev Gupta has announced plans to build the largest steel plant in the developed world in South Australia.
On how young people will drive our future The Fifth Estate - our view News from the front desk Issue No 416: Young people from schools all over Australia went out on strike to protest the lack of action on climate change last Friday. They were…
City of Melbourne’s sustainability appetite to be put to the test with Council House 1 Poppy Johnston The City of Melbourne is undertaking a “next generation” sustainability-focused revamp of the Council House 1 site. 1
John Wardle and why there’s room for optimism Tina Perinotto When highly acclaimed Melbourne-based architect John Wardle opens his new studio in Sydney on 14 January next year it will mark the start, he thinks, of one of the most interesting and exciting decades for architecture, sustainability and the built environment. 2
The Perth Protocol – a manifesto for the planet at a time of extreme urgency David Thorpe If there is one thing you need to read as COP 24 daily calls out the fierce urgency for climate action, it’s this manifesto for the planet.
Some facts about timber, steel and concrete and the growing debate Willow Aliento - Oxygen Files There’s an information war going on between advocates for timber, concrete and steel, and everyone is claiming their material is the best from an environmental perspective.
Waste crusade wins First State Super top CitySwitch award Poppy Johnston First State Super’s first-ever “war on waste” challenge to teach staff to curb office waste has won the not-for-profit superannuation fund the Signatory of the Year (over 2000 square metres) award at this year’s National CitySwitch Awards.
I believe the author is referring to the Hydrowood which is being reclaimed from Lake Pieman, not Lake Pedder. The Limestone House is actually being b…Andrew on John Wardle and why there’s room for optimism
There were neither trees of any substantial size 'on the bottom of Lake Pedder', certainly not 'logs', nor from the Serpentine Valley! I think the cla…Geoff Holloway on John Wardle and why there’s room for optimism
Fantastic Robin, truly great info ... I support the act now and love the quote "“remember this legislation is primarily about people not dollars" si…Jeni Christensen on The Modern Slavery Act has passed: What now?
Yes it definitely could and should do more than 6 star Green Star which has become business as usual so we're would no longer be setting an example to…Richard Stokes on City of Melbourne’s sustainability appetite to be put to the test with Council House 1
A passion for bringing passive house to the nation Daniel Kress is a man on a mission. His aim is to have Passive House design principles implemented into the National Construction Code by 2030.
Game changing new digital platform to drive innovation in urban design Peter W Newton and Mark C Burry, Swinburne University of Technology
Waste crusade wins First State Super top CitySwitch award Poppy Johnston First State Super’s first-ever “war on waste” challenge to teach staff to curb office waste has won the not-for-profit superannuation fund the Signatory of the Year (over 2000 square metres) award at this year’s National CitySwitch Awards.
Banksia Awards shine the green light Poppy Johnston The Green Building Council of Australia’s Green Star program has come out on top at the 2018 Banksia Sustainability Awards – now in its 30th year – winning the sustainability award for not-for-profits and non-government organisations.
Our pick of the jobs this week and a bit of goss In the lead up to Christmas the employers must be getting a tad nervy about finding staff. They keep advertising. We know the feeling. Good talent is hard to find…
Aurecon makes good its promise on diversity Tina Perinotto Aurecon has put its money where its mouth is and appointed two women to roles at the most senior levels of the company.
JLL: Sustainability Manager Advertisement JLL is looking for a sustainability manager with a passion for sustainability issues.
Our pick of the jobs this week The Fifth Estate New openings with ACT Climate Change Council, Northern Beaches Council, Australian National University, and more.
Charter Hall farewells head of operations and sustainability Chris Luscombe The Fifth Estate Head of operations and sustainability at Charter Hall, Chris Luscombe, is going into semi-retirement after around 25 years in the property sector. Mr Luscombe said he is aiming for consultancy…
New CEO for Committee for Sydney The Fifth Estate Gabriel Metcalf, president and chief executive of US-based nonprofit urban think tank SPUR, is set to join Committee for Sydney by the end of the year. Mr Metcalf will become the…
Our pick of the jobs: promises on new rail keep rolling The Fifth Estate The infrastructure boom shows no sign of slowing in Australia’s major capital cities, with the NSW Berejiklian government today (Thursday) promising a fast speed rail network to connect the CBD to at least four key regions within 300 kilometres of the city.
Justin Hanney appointed CEO of the City of Melbourne City of Melbourne has a new chief executive officer, Justin Hanney. 3
Housing research needs new blood The Fifth Estate The Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute is looking to fill a number of roles at present.
Queensland timber gets set for stronger lobbying The Fifth Estate Timber Queensland has a new board as the industry gets set for lobbying of government for better practices in response to stronger take up of this material.
MRA Consulting Group: Branch Manager, Perth Advertisement To reinforce their presence in Western Australia, MRA Consulting is looking to continue the role of Western Australia Branch Manager.
Dexus signs up to seven years of Snowy Hydro energy Poppy Johnston Snowy Hydro-owned Red Energy will provide off-site renewable energy to more than 40 Dexus buildings in New South Wales through a new deal signed today (Thursday).
Behaviour rises up the ranks of efficiency trends Willow Aliento Human nature and behaviour patterns are increasingly coming to the fore in managing energy efficiency for commercial buildings in particular. Now Johnson Controls has released a report showing it’s a rising trend.
Aged Care portfolio on solar and LED blitz One of Australia’s biggest energy efficiency programs in the energy-intensive aged care sector is underway, with Verdia outfitting 54 Opal Aged Care properties on the easter seaboard with LED lights and solar panels.
Enliten: a formula for an energy transition for Australia General frustration with the largely negative debate in Australia around a clean energy transition has inspired industry expert Jonathan Jutsen to develop a formula for a way forward. He’s interested in collaboration.
Blame the failure to decommission coal for renewables’ sluggish growth Any Australians tearing their hair out (if they have any left) about their government’s position on climate change have long suspected that its failure to decommission the country’s coal and oil-fired power plants has been the biggest stumbling block to increasing the amount of renewable energy in the country. 1
Making the invisible visible: the energy efficiency story Over the course of two days earlier this week, 11 brilliant international speakers, 51 home-grown leaders and many more energy efficiency professionals came together at the 10th National Energy Efficiency Conference in Sydney to discuss the theme: Better cities, stronger industry, cheaper energy.
NSW grants to help councils combat climate change NSW councils can now apply for grants to plant trees, put up shade clothes and install water-misting systems in public places under the state government’s new $3.5 million grant program.
Aurecon makes good its promise on diversity Tina Perinotto Aurecon has put its money where its mouth is and appointed two women to roles at the most senior levels of the company.
Sustainability part of the wallpaper at PwC Poppy Johnston Professional services giant PwC is determined to avoid silos, and according to consulting partner John Tomac, this means sustainability capability and expertise has trickled into all corners of the business.
This is war. It’s time to stand up to the carbon bullies OPINION: Shocking and reprehensible? A colossal betrayal of anyone but their rulers’ own narrow industrial support base?
Exactly why did ERM buy out Kathy Jones and Associates? Global sustainability consultancy ERM has 5000 staff worldwide and is one of the leaders in helping governments privatise assets. So why did it need to recently buy Kathy Jones and Associates, a Sydney based company with around 70 people?
Stockland backs 12 community-oriented proptech startups A platform to keep track of elderly relatives, passive solar greenhouses for micro greens, and a contractor payment system are among the 12 ideas picked for Stockland’s six month accelerator program for community-minded startups.
Big deals signal growing interest in solar and buildings materials A couple of interesting big deals this week adds weight to the rising importance of sustainability and the built environment patch. 1
On why the Vic election comes down to climate and renewables At the Property Council Christmas bash in Sydney last night (Wednesday), we just knew we’d strike up a conversation with someone from Melbourne to give us a view on what the Victorian state election on Saturday might bring for sustainability. 1
Game changing new digital platform to drive innovation in urban design Peter W Newton and Mark C Burry, Swinburne University of Technology iHUB Network is a readily scalable, state-of-the-art, multi-layered networked facility that helps participants make smarter decisions in urban policy-making, plan-making and place-making.
The Perth Protocol – a manifesto for the planet at a time of extreme urgency David Thorpe If there is one thing you need to read as COP 24 daily calls out the fierce urgency for climate action, it’s this manifesto for the planet.
The Modern Slavery Act has passed: What now? Australia’s long-awaited Modern Slavery Act passed into law at the end of last month, putting Australian companies on notice to start examining the human impacts of their supply chains. 1
Buy local and watch the multiplier effect bring… multiple benefits It won’t be cheap to shift the way we live to within the limits of what the planet can provide. Who will pay, and how? The answer could be right under our noses, with“buy local” procurement policies leading to promising results.
Ten ways to get rid of plastic from home and office Our use of plastic is killing the planet. Getting rid of it has become the new recycling. Remember there is no waste in nature, everything is recycled.
A tourist’s-eye view of Malaysian transport infrastructure A recent trip to Malaysia revealed a culturally self-contained nation, whose rapidly modernising transport infrastructure is barely keeping pace with a burgeoning population and the urgent demands of climate change.
Population growth needs more infrastructure investment Population and the pressure on infrastructure are shaping up as key election issues. Here’s what the Opposition spokesman on these issues, Anthony Albanese, says are the problems and the solutions.…
Technology and prefab could change the game for housing construction Poppy Johnston The recently launched Heuga platform led by the DNW Group claims is the customer-facing component of a new collaborative building model premised on off-site construction.
Gupta reveals plans for massive Australian steel revival Andrew Spence Billionaire industrialist Sanjeev Gupta has announced plans to build the largest steel plant in the developed world in South Australia.
City of Melbourne’s sustainability appetite to be put to the test with Council House 1 The City of Melbourne is undertaking a “next generation” sustainability-focused revamp of the Council House 1 site. 1
Some facts about timber, steel and concrete and the growing debate There’s an information war going on between advocates for timber, concrete and steel, and everyone is claiming their material is the best from an environmental perspective.
Behaviour rises up the ranks of efficiency trends Human nature and behaviour patterns are increasingly coming to the fore in managing energy efficiency for commercial buildings in particular. Now Johnson Controls has released a report showing it’s a rising trend.
Why city halls should look to Vienna, not big developers, to solve their affordable housing crises OPINION: The dilemma that faces many local governments in cities around the world is how to finance regeneration schemes when their central government does not offer sufficient support and land prices are high. Cities like Vienna and Hamburg have found a solution that doesn’t price out their own citizens. London has not.
Fremantle jumps aboard timber office trend Commercial offices are a “forgotten market” in WA for exploring sustainable building options. Now they’ve got a new timber building designed by Harris Jenkins Architects and Josh Byrne and Associates.
GHDWoodhead nabs Y2Architecture’s Paul de Podolinsky The Fifth Estate Paul de Podolinsky has joined integrated design practice GHDWoodhead as director of architecture in Victoria.
Game changing new digital platform to drive innovation in urban design Peter W Newton and Mark C Burry, Swinburne University of Technology iHUB Network is a readily scalable, state-of-the-art, multi-layered networked facility that helps participants make smarter decisions in urban policy-making, plan-making and place-making.
On how young people will drive our future News from the front desk Issue No 416: Young people from schools all over Australia went out on strike to protest the lack of action on climate change last Friday. They were…
Population growth needs more infrastructure investment Population and the pressure on infrastructure are shaping up as key election issues. Here’s what the Opposition spokesman on these issues, Anthony Albanese, says are the problems and the solutions.…
Enliten: a formula for an energy transition for Australia General frustration with the largely negative debate in Australia around a clean energy transition has inspired industry expert Jonathan Jutsen to develop a formula for a way forward. He’s interested in collaboration.
The value of SDGs is for We the People and every country in the world Since their inception in 2015, there has been much debate around the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) about their usefulness and whether or not they will drive any real outcomes. Some of the…
On why the Vic election comes down to climate and renewables At the Property Council Christmas bash in Sydney last night (Wednesday), we just knew we’d strike up a conversation with someone from Melbourne to give us a view on what the Victorian state election on Saturday might bring for sustainability. 1
Tomorrowland 2018 – the ebook The Fifth Estate The Fifth Estate is immensely proud to bring you our latest ebook, based on Tomorrowland 2018.
John Wardle and why there’s room for optimism Tina Perinotto When highly acclaimed Melbourne-based architect John Wardle opens his new studio in Sydney on 14 January next year it will mark the start, he thinks, of one of the most interesting and exciting decades for architecture, sustainability and the built environment. 2
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…
Book review: The Long Goodbye – coal, coral and Australia’s climate deadlock Diving into The Long Goodbye, a Quarterly Essay by Anna Krien, means buckling up for a deeply personal, highly analytical and multi-layered tapestry of nature, politics and personalities.
Not just the petrolheads: we all waste energy slaves Canberra-based science communicator Stuart McMillen regularly publishes non-fiction comics about social and environmental issues. We have previously featured his work on The Fifth Estate, including his comics Peak Oil, St…
Sustainability part of the wallpaper at PwC Poppy Johnston Professional services giant PwC is determined to avoid silos, and according to consulting partner John Tomac, this means sustainability capability and expertise has trickled into all corners of the business.
GHDWoodhead nabs Y2Architecture’s Paul de Podolinsky The Fifth Estate Paul de Podolinsky has joined integrated design practice GHDWoodhead as director of architecture in Victoria.
This is war. It’s time to stand up to the carbon bullies David Thorpe OPINION: Shocking and reprehensible? A colossal betrayal of anyone but their rulers’ own narrow industrial support base?
Technology and prefab could change the game for housing construction Poppy Johnston The recently launched Heuga platform led by the DNW Group claims is the customer-facing component of a new collaborative building model premised on off-site construction.
Game changing new digital platform to drive innovation in urban design Peter W Newton and Mark C Burry, Swinburne University of Technology iHUB Network is a readily scalable, state-of-the-art, multi-layered networked facility that helps participants make smarter decisions in urban policy-making, plan-making and place-making.
Tomorrowland 2018 – the ebook The Fifth Estate The Fifth Estate is immensely proud to bring you our latest ebook, based on Tomorrowland 2018.
Overcrowded tourist hot spots put ecotourism on the map Poppy Johnston The unthinking tourist might be a thing of the past if people such as Rod Hillman continue to drive change.
Gupta reveals plans for massive Australian steel revival Andrew Spence Billionaire industrialist Sanjeev Gupta has announced plans to build the largest steel plant in the developed world in South Australia.
On how young people will drive our future The Fifth Estate - our view News from the front desk Issue No 416: Young people from schools all over Australia went out on strike to protest the lack of action on climate change last Friday. They were…
City of Melbourne’s sustainability appetite to be put to the test with Council House 1 Poppy Johnston The City of Melbourne is undertaking a “next generation” sustainability-focused revamp of the Council House 1 site. 1
John Wardle and why there’s room for optimism Tina Perinotto When highly acclaimed Melbourne-based architect John Wardle opens his new studio in Sydney on 14 January next year it will mark the start, he thinks, of one of the most interesting and exciting decades for architecture, sustainability and the built environment. 2
The Perth Protocol – a manifesto for the planet at a time of extreme urgency David Thorpe If there is one thing you need to read as COP 24 daily calls out the fierce urgency for climate action, it’s this manifesto for the planet.
Our pick of the jobs this week and a bit of goss In the lead up to Christmas the employers must be getting a tad nervy about finding staff. They keep advertising. We know the feeling. Good talent is hard to find…
Aurecon makes good its promise on diversity Tina Perinotto Aurecon has put its money where its mouth is and appointed two women to roles at the most senior levels of the company.
JLL: Sustainability Manager Advertisement JLL is looking for a sustainability manager with a passion for sustainability issues.
A passion for bringing passive house to the nation Daniel Kress is a man on a mission. His aim is to have Passive House design principles implemented into the National Construction Code by 2030.
