On flight shaming and why Alan Joyce needs to chill The Fifth Estate - our view Qantas boss Alan Joyce professes to care about the planet but gets weird about a bit of flight shaming. 2
The stinky symptoms of taxpayer-funded advertising and why the model needs to change Sergio Brodsky – Brand City The idea of brand purpose is more than just a trend. It’s a reaction to the perils of the Anthropocene.
On flight shaming and why Alan Joyce needs to chill Qantas boss Alan Joyce professes to care about the planet but gets weird about a bit of flight shaming. On flight shaming and why Alan Joyce needs to chill The Fifth Estate - our view Qantas boss Alan Joyce professes to care about the planet but gets weird about a bit of flight shaming.
Young Australians still want big houses, and are surprisingly sure they’ll get them The Great Australian Dream is still alive and well for many young Australians. Young Australians still want big houses, and are surprisingly sure they’ll get them Poppy Johnston The Great Australian Dream is still alive and well for many young Australians.
Five ways hemp can help save the planet Last week, the Northern Territory became the final Australian jurisdiction to legalise the cultivation and sale of industrial hemp with low levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the mind-altering chemical compound found at high levels in marijuana. Five ways hemp can help save the planet Willow Aliento Last week, the Northern Territory became the final Australian jurisdiction to legalise the cultivation and sale of industrial hemp with low levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the mind-altering chemical compound found at high levels in marijuana.
Architects declare and what it really means Hundreds of architects have joined a new movement to declare that we have a climate emergency. But what does the declaration mean? Will they turn away work that damages the environment? Will they try to change the views of their clients? Architects declare and what it really means Anne Susskind Hundreds of architects have joined a new movement to declare that we have a climate emergency. But what does the declaration mean? Will they turn away work that damages the environment? Will they try to change the views of their clients?
Why farming needs a regional planning approach If we are to ensure food security in the face of a climate emergency, we need to plan the management of our regional landscapes the same way we plan city-making, according to agroecologist David Hardwick. Why farming needs a regional planning approach Willow Aliento – Oxygen Files If we are to ensure food security in the face of a climate emergency, we need to plan the management of our regional landscapes the same way we plan city-making, according to agroecologist David Hardwick.
On flight shaming and why Alan Joyce needs to chill The Fifth Estate - our view Qantas boss Alan Joyce professes to care about the planet but gets weird about a bit of flight shaming. 2
Young Australians still want big houses, and are surprisingly sure they’ll get them Poppy Johnston The Great Australian Dream is still alive and well for many young Australians.
Five ways hemp can help save the planet Willow Aliento Last week, the Northern Territory became the final Australian jurisdiction to legalise the cultivation and sale of industrial hemp with low levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the mind-altering chemical compound found at high levels in marijuana.
Architects declare and what it really means Anne Susskind Hundreds of architects have joined a new movement to declare that we have a climate emergency. But what does the declaration mean? Will they turn away work that damages the environment? Will they try to change the views of their clients?
Why farming needs a regional planning approach Willow Aliento – Oxygen Files If we are to ensure food security in the face of a climate emergency, we need to plan the management of our regional landscapes the same way we plan city-making, according to agroecologist David Hardwick.
RedGrid sets sights on residential demand response market Poppy Johnston 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.
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.
Building management system with big energy savings for old HVAC systems Georgia Roach This digital building management system is entirely virtual and led to a 47 per cent reduction in energy expenditure.
GECA’s new Waste Collection Standard starts in Sydney Georgia Roach Organic Recycling Group has become the first waste service provider to be certified under GECA’s new Waste Collection Standard.
The City of Sydney has 20 reasons to support women as climate leaders Georgia Roach The City of Sydney has paired 20 emerging climate leaders with 20 established climate leaders in the country’s first iteration of the Women4Climate mentoring program.
Infrastructure Australia warns of growing transport emissions Poppy Johnston Australia is at risk of not meeting its 2030 Paris Agreement due to increases in transport, direct combustion and fugitive emissions, according to Infrastructure Australia’s latest audit report. 1
We’re going to miss David Chandler Tina Perinotto The Daily Tele was shocked at how David Chandler’s articles in The Fifth Estate have been so critical of the government but he still gets the gig as building commissioner. 4
Gamifying the planning process to bring young people into the fold Poppy Johnston A digital engagement tool that relies on gamification elements could bring hard-to-reach community members, including time-strapped millennials, into Australia’s planning process. The tool’s creator, founder and chief executive officer of…
Insurers driving action on climate resilience in government absence Poppy Johnston In the future, you might search for housing property online and find climate resilience ratings alongside distances to schools and other factors that influence home buying decisions.
Congratulations to The Fifth Estate providing a platform for Mr Chandler's advice.ROBYN SHORT on We’re going to miss David Chandler
I would like to suggest to Mr David Chandler, that he needs to involve and consult with qualified licence experienced Builders, Constructing Managers,…William Tynan on We’re going to miss David Chandler
Air travel needs to end. Burning coal needs to end. People need to consume less. The global economy and carbon footprint needs to shrink to p…RUPERT LODGE on On flight shaming and why Alan Joyce needs to chill
Maybe less people want to fly to Australia because they don't want to visit a country with such irresponsible climate behavior. If Alan Joyce is wor…Paul on On flight shaming and why Alan Joyce needs to chill
City of Sydney: Take the pledge to eliminate single use plastic Everyone has seen War on Waste by now and is hopefully taking steps to avoid single use plastic. So is the City of Sydney.
The stinky symptoms of taxpayer-funded advertising and why the model needs to change Sergio Brodsky – Brand City
Australia has opened the door to higher performing homes, at lower cost Michael Li, ClimateWorks Australia
Central Park wins top sustainability prize in UDIA NSW awards Georgia Roach Sydney’s Central Park precinct took out a number of awards at this year’s UDIA NSW Crown Group Awards for Excellence, announced late last week.
Quick links: Happy Healthy Offices 19 – the report The Fifth Estate No wonder the audience at our recent Happy Healthy Offices event in Sydney was so riveted with the content. Of course we had the best speakers. Reading back now over the…
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Jobs news: Integral; Auckland Council; Unispace; thinkstep The Fifth Estate Auckland getting serious about tackling its traffic problems
Jobs news: Cladding Safety Victoria, Josh Byrnes & Associates; NABERS The Fifth Estate Pru Goward, former NSW Minister for Family and Community Services and former Australian Sex Discrimination Commissioner, has joined Western Sydney University as professor of social interventions and policy. Esther Bailey is…
Esther Bailey appointed head of market development for NABERS Georgia Roach Esther Bailey is leaving the City of Sydney as sustainability engagement manager to join NABERS as head of market development.
Jobs news: AECOM; Warren and Mahoney; Meinhardt Australia The Fifth Estate - our view Read about the latest job movements in the built environment.
Jobs news: David Craven; Tony Capon; ClimateClever The Fifth Estate Systems architect and development expert Alexander Karan has join the EdTech ClimateClever team as chief technology officer. According to the founder of the Western Australia-based start up team, Dr Vanessa…
Jobs news: Pablo Berrutti; Dr Ingo Kumic; Michele Leembruggen The Fifth Estate Responsible investment is a growing sector and an increasingly important one for The Fifth Estate to keep tabs on, including with job movements. 1
AECOM: Sustainability Consultant Advertisement AECOM is seeking a senior level sustainability consultant to join their Melbourne office.
Jobs news: Evergen, Vic’s Solar Homes, Denton Corker Marshall, EPA, Climate-KIC The Fifth Estate Evergen has a new chief commercial officer, Cameron Young, who comes with an interesting background in innovative business and a multimedia business to boot.
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Jobs news: Sally Dominguez, Michael Peters, Frasers The Fifth Estate Sally Dominguez who hails from the land of OZ is a sustainable architect who made her mark on the ABC’s New Inventors before heading off to bigger fields snaring multiple awards and accolades as “adventurer, journalist and educator”.
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.
RedGrid sets sights on residential demand response market Poppy Johnston 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 Willow Aliento – Opinion 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
Gas in the firing line: here comes WA’s Adani fight Woodside’s huge gas project in the Browse Basin has been dubbed Western Australia’s Adani. Now a huge battle is looming to get the state government to force the EPA to back down on its position on emissions offsets.
Is Western Australia ready to make up for lost time on its renewables transition? There is an often-repeated joke between West Australians that WA actually stands for “Wait Awhile”. 3
Synergy’s Krystal Skinner: A lot has changed in Western Australia in the last 12 months There’s been a shift in emphasis towards long term sustainability in Western Australia’s energy sector, according to the manager of the New Energy team at Synergy, Krystal Skinner.
The City of Sydney has 20 reasons to support women as climate leaders Georgia Roach The City of Sydney has paired 20 emerging climate leaders with 20 established climate leaders in the country’s first iteration of the Women4Climate mentoring program.
On why the government cares, it really really cares… A bit The Fifth Estate – our view PM Scott Morrison has announced he will tackle plastic recycling. Good. It’s ugly. It’s also politically safe topic thanks to the rapid escalation of concern that a single program, The War on Waste managed to churn up among the mums and dads of everywhere.
Unlocking more sustainable finance with GRESB, NABERS and Green Star The property sector is fast cottoning on to the power of green bonds and other sustainable financing mechanisms to create a more sustainable built environment, including the residential market.
ESG is now old paradigm when climate might flood your site or damage your buildings Ratings agency Moody’s Corporation’s recent acquisition of Four Twenty Seven, a Californian company that measures the physical risks of climate change, signals a step change in how markets price risk related to climate heating.
David Chandler appointed NSW building commissioner Gladys Berejiklian has appointed David Chandler OAM the NSW building commissioner in the latest step towards an overhaul of the state’s building laws. Mr Chandler will commence the role on… 4
Aussie know-how fuels global expansion in US and London, as all eyes on Johnson’s green leanings Energy data analytics provider Envizi is capitalising on the growing interest in Australian know-how in sustainability and energy efficiency in buildings with expansions in the US and the UK.
WePower sets sights on Australia’s blooming corporate PPA market Australia is the most active market in the world for corporate PPAs according to Lithuanian-based WePower, and one of the fastest developing energy markets globally.
Infrastructure Australia warns of growing transport emissions Poppy Johnston Australia is at risk of not meeting its 2030 Paris Agreement due to increases in transport, direct combustion and fugitive emissions, according to Infrastructure Australia’s latest audit report. 1
Gamifying the planning process to bring young people into the fold A digital engagement tool that relies on gamification elements could bring hard-to-reach community members, including time-strapped millennials, into Australia’s planning process. The tool’s creator, founder and chief executive officer of…
Insurers driving action on climate resilience in government absence In the future, you might search for housing property online and find climate resilience ratings alongside distances to schools and other factors that influence home buying decisions.
What you need to know about “lawn porn” and why it’s so popular The humble lawn might be an Australian backyard staple but they are water guzzlers. They also fall short on the biodiversity front and are heavily reliant on pesticides and other chemicals to stay luscious and green. 1
Diagnosing the health costs of the climate emergency – and the cures The quality of Australian buildings is vital in protecting our population from the rapidly-escalating health impacts of the climate emergency, according to a new report by the Global Health Alliance Australia.
The stinky symptoms of taxpayer-funded advertising and why the model needs to change The idea of brand purpose is more than just a trend. It’s a reaction to the perils of the Anthropocene.
Young Australians still want big houses, and are surprisingly sure they’ll get them Poppy Johnston The Great Australian Dream is still alive and well for many young Australians.
Five ways hemp can help save the planet Willow Aliento Last week, the Northern Territory became the final Australian jurisdiction to legalise the cultivation and sale of industrial hemp with low levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the mind-altering chemical compound found at high levels in marijuana.
Building management system with big energy savings for old HVAC systems This digital building management system is entirely virtual and led to a 47 per cent reduction in energy expenditure.
We’re going to miss David Chandler The Daily Tele was shocked at how David Chandler’s articles in The Fifth Estate have been so critical of the government but he still gets the gig as building commissioner. 4
New Special Report: Re-loved Buildings The most sustainable buildings are the ones we already have. How do we care for, maintain and creatively repurpose our most precious built environment assets?
Planning for fire safety in the ACT The Green Star rated Ginninderry community in the ACT is taking a suburb-wide approach to planning for fire. The development will be something of a living laboratory, with developer Riverview…
How to design your house for fire resistance and sustainability If anyone is any doubt this is a climate emergency, last week’s announcement by the NSW Rural Fire Service that bushfire season has been declared two months ahead of the usual date should sound the alarm bell.
On flight shaming and why Alan Joyce needs to chill The Fifth Estate - our view Qantas boss Alan Joyce professes to care about the planet but gets weird about a bit of flight shaming. 2
The stinky symptoms of taxpayer-funded advertising and why the model needs to change Sergio Brodsky – Brand City The idea of brand purpose is more than just a trend. It’s a reaction to the perils of the Anthropocene.
On why the government cares, it really really cares… A bit PM Scott Morrison has announced he will tackle plastic recycling. Good. It’s ugly. It’s also politically safe topic thanks to the rapid escalation of concern that a single program, The War on Waste managed to churn up among the mums and dads of everywhere.
On how sustainability is rocketing up the charts, salaries included News from the front desk 446: We reckon some will be shocked reading what Talent Nation says is the first specialist survey on salaries in our patch. 1
Will shipping containers become the bricks of the 21st Century? David Chandler kickstarts a national conversation about the role of basic building blocks in modern, integrated design that a more efficient Australian construction industry desperately needs. 1
ESG: the role of real assets in creating a sustainable future The investment industry can exert significant influence in the way that real assets are built and operated. ESG data vendors such as MSCI and FTSE Russell provide tools to help but it’s a complex task and fraught with potential unintended consequences.
Australia has opened the door to higher performing homes, at lower cost In the midst of agreements on national reforms to address the cladding crisis and improve the fire and structural safety of buildings, decision makers at the recent Building Ministers’ Forum also reached another significant milestone – one that could set Australian homes on a path towards lower energy bills, reduced strain on the electricity network and fewer greenhouse gas emissions.
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.
On flight shaming and why Alan Joyce needs to chill The Fifth Estate - our view Qantas boss Alan Joyce professes to care about the planet but gets weird about a bit of flight shaming. 2
Young Australians still want big houses, and are surprisingly sure they’ll get them Poppy Johnston The Great Australian Dream is still alive and well for many young Australians.
Five ways hemp can help save the planet Willow Aliento Last week, the Northern Territory became the final Australian jurisdiction to legalise the cultivation and sale of industrial hemp with low levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the mind-altering chemical compound found at high levels in marijuana.
Architects declare and what it really means Anne Susskind Hundreds of architects have joined a new movement to declare that we have a climate emergency. But what does the declaration mean? Will they turn away work that damages the environment? Will they try to change the views of their clients?
Why farming needs a regional planning approach Willow Aliento – Oxygen Files If we are to ensure food security in the face of a climate emergency, we need to plan the management of our regional landscapes the same way we plan city-making, according to agroecologist David Hardwick.
RedGrid sets sights on residential demand response market Poppy Johnston 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.
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.
Building management system with big energy savings for old HVAC systems Georgia Roach This digital building management system is entirely virtual and led to a 47 per cent reduction in energy expenditure.
GECA’s new Waste Collection Standard starts in Sydney Georgia Roach Organic Recycling Group has become the first waste service provider to be certified under GECA’s new Waste Collection Standard.
The City of Sydney has 20 reasons to support women as climate leaders Georgia Roach The City of Sydney has paired 20 emerging climate leaders with 20 established climate leaders in the country’s first iteration of the Women4Climate mentoring program.
Infrastructure Australia warns of growing transport emissions Poppy Johnston Australia is at risk of not meeting its 2030 Paris Agreement due to increases in transport, direct combustion and fugitive emissions, according to Infrastructure Australia’s latest audit report. 1
We’re going to miss David Chandler Tina Perinotto The Daily Tele was shocked at how David Chandler’s articles in The Fifth Estate have been so critical of the government but he still gets the gig as building commissioner. 4
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
Jobs news: Cladding Safety Victoria, Josh Byrnes & Associates; NABERS The Fifth Estate Pru Goward, former NSW Minister for Family and Community Services and former Australian Sex Discrimination Commissioner, has joined Western Sydney University as professor of social interventions and policy. Esther Bailey is…
City of Sydney: Take the pledge to eliminate single use plastic Everyone has seen War on Waste by now and is hopefully taking steps to avoid single use plastic. So is the City of Sydney.
