On the climate strike on 20 September and why all the property stars need to be there The Fifth Estate - our view Who’s going to join the global Climate Strike on Friday 20 September?
Guide to corporate renewable energy power purchase agreements Chris Briggs and Jonathan Prendergast, Business Renewables Centre Australia New guides on power purchase agreements, templates and roadmaps have been released by the Business Renewables Centre. Here is why they’re timely.
On the climate strike on 20 September and why all the property stars need to be there Who’s going to join the global Climate Strike on Friday 20 September? On the climate strike on 20 September and why all the property stars need to be there The Fifth Estate - our view Who’s going to join the global Climate Strike on Friday 20 September?
The rise of the repairers is subversive… but excellent news In Sweden you get a tax deduction for fixing the TV instead of throwing it out and Victoria now has 25 repair cafes and there are more springing up around the country. Beware this subversive movement is sweeping Australia too, fighting waste, excess consumerism and built-in obsolescence. The rise of the repairers is subversive… but excellent news Willow Aliento – Oxygen Files In Sweden you get a tax deduction for fixing the TV instead of throwing it out and Victoria now has 25 repair cafes and there are more springing up around the country. Beware this subversive movement is sweeping Australia too, fighting waste, excess consumerism and built-in obsolescence.
Engineers taking up the climate emergency mantle In the wake of entire countries such as the UK and professional bodies such as the Institute of Architects declaring a climate emergency, engineers are considering the same move. Engineers taking up the climate emergency mantle Willow Aliento In the wake of entire countries such as the UK and professional bodies such as the Institute of Architects declaring a climate emergency, engineers are considering the same move.
JLL cracks the shopping centre waste conundrum, starting in Sydney’s inner west The staggering amounts of waste generated by food courts and other shopping centres tenants is no longer going unnoticed. One shopping centre operator in Sydney thinks it’s now got the answer. How about a machine that weighs your waste? JLL cracks the shopping centre waste conundrum, starting in Sydney’s inner west Poppy Johnston The staggering amounts of waste generated by food courts and other shopping centres tenants is no longer going unnoticed. One shopping centre operator in Sydney thinks it’s now got the answer. How about a machine that weighs your waste?
Building management systems are getting smarter, but how? The humble building management system (BMS) has come a long way and is now giving better control and oversight over buildings and property portfolios than ever before. Building management systems are getting smarter, but how? Poppy Johnston The humble building management system (BMS) has come a long way and is now giving better control and oversight over buildings and property portfolios than ever before.
On the climate strike on 20 September and why all the property stars need to be there The Fifth Estate - our view Who’s going to join the global Climate Strike on Friday 20 September?
The rise of the repairers is subversive… but excellent news Willow Aliento – Oxygen Files In Sweden you get a tax deduction for fixing the TV instead of throwing it out and Victoria now has 25 repair cafes and there are more springing up around the country. Beware this subversive movement is sweeping Australia too, fighting waste, excess consumerism and built-in obsolescence. 3
Engineers taking up the climate emergency mantle Willow Aliento In the wake of entire countries such as the UK and professional bodies such as the Institute of Architects declaring a climate emergency, engineers are considering the same move.
JLL cracks the shopping centre waste conundrum, starting in Sydney’s inner west Poppy Johnston The staggering amounts of waste generated by food courts and other shopping centres tenants is no longer going unnoticed. One shopping centre operator in Sydney thinks it’s now got the answer. How about a machine that weighs your waste?
Building management systems are getting smarter, but how? Poppy Johnston The humble building management system (BMS) has come a long way and is now giving better control and oversight over buildings and property portfolios than ever before.
The luxury brands gauging their dependency on nature – and doing something about it David Thorpe The fashion industry is notorious for its high environmental footprint and Kering – the company behind luxury brands such as Gucci and Saint Laurent – is a pioneer in its attempts to address this issue.
Low carbon cement revolution – the options now and the challenges still ahead Poppy Johnston We’re checking in with high blend cements, geopolymer cement and a new technology used by LafargeHolcim that uses CO2 instead of water in the curing process 2
How the construction industry got itself into this mess Poppy Johnston It’s a national scandal – worse, for now, in NSW – but the problems of the construction industry will likely just keep growing until we manage to find a pathway to systemic change. 1
UTS’s plastic free food court might just be a world first Georgia Roach The University of Technology Sydney’s newest food court has opened for business without a single piece of plastic on the menu. 14
Country Road leads charge from sustainable fashion to the shopfront Poppy Johnston The world of fashion retailing isn’t known for its green building credentials but Australian brand Country Road is leading the way with the first five-star Green Star Design Review rating for a fashion store.
The rise of solo households and how our cities need to adapt Poppy Johnston The rise of living alone has been well-documented but are our cities doing enough for this growing cohort? 6
Guide to corporate renewable energy power purchase agreements Chris Briggs and Jonathan Prendergast, Business Renewables Centre Australia New guides on power purchase agreements, templates and roadmaps have been released by the Business Renewables Centre. Here is why they’re timely.
Green bonds are on the rise – but are they as green as they seem? David Thorpe The issuance of green bonds is higher now than ever before, but there are increasing concerns about transparency and whether they are really helping to improve the environment. In the…
New Zealand’s biggest embodied carbon sources and what to do about them Poppy Johnston Steel and concrete are New Zealand’s worst offenders when it comes to embodied carbon, together contributing more than half the carbon footprint of both residential and non-residential construction, according to a new report.
The real gap here is design to allow dual cohabitation without "relationship" other than neighbourliness and trust. So dual lounge/bedsit/ensuite, sha…Sabina Douglas-Hill on The rise of solo households and how our cities need to adapt
Some nine years ago noted that the CFMEU were picketing a town house complex on the Old South Head Road...so being nosy parked the car and asked why t…Josephine Wadlow-Evans on Low carbon cement revolution – the options now and the challenges still ahead
I thought the food court at Barangaroo did pretty much the same thing a couple of years ago?Andrew on UTS’s plastic free food court might just be a world first
Thank you so much for mentioning Mend It, Australia with a link to our page in this article Willow Aliento – Oxygen Files | 22 August 2019, We bo…Mend It, Australia on The rise of the repairers is subversive… but excellent news
CRC for Low Carbon Living: How to design and build truly sustainable cities – a guide We need to get people to live and work closer together. And if we can revive and extend existing infrastructure, it is always cheaper.
Guide to corporate renewable energy power purchase agreements Chris Briggs and Jonathan Prendergast, Business Renewables Centre Australia
The stinky symptoms of taxpayer-funded advertising and why the model needs to change Sergio Brodsky – Brand City
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…
Cundall: Senior Sustainability (ESD) Consultant Advertisement Cundall is looking for a senior sustainability consultant to join its growing team in Melbourne.
Jobs news: City of Paramatta, Morrison & Co, NSW Circular, AECOM The Fifth Estate City of Paramatta has appointed a new chief executive officer after more than a year-long search, and he comes from the property industry, a smart choice given the scale of…
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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
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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.
City of Sydney: Sustainability Engagement Coordinator Advertisement The Sustainability Engagement Coordinator will develop and deliver strategic programs to achieve better environmental performance in residential strata communities.
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.
Guide to corporate renewable energy power purchase agreements Chris Briggs and Jonathan Prendergast, Business Renewables Centre Australia New guides on power purchase agreements, templates and roadmaps have been released by the Business Renewables Centre. Here is why they’re timely.
RedGrid sets sights on residential demand response market 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 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
Green bonds are on the rise – but are they as green as they seem? David Thorpe The issuance of green bonds is higher now than ever before, but there are increasing concerns about transparency and whether they are really helping to improve the environment. In the…
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 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.
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. 2
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…
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.
Macquarie’s agriculture company extends its land clearing with precision farming As land clearing continues across NSW, locals around Holbrook in the state’s south are worried river red gums on the Murrumbidgee River will become the next hot spot. 4
Engineers taking up the climate emergency mantle Willow Aliento In the wake of entire countries such as the UK and professional bodies such as the Institute of Architects declaring a climate emergency, engineers are considering the same move.
JLL cracks the shopping centre waste conundrum, starting in Sydney’s inner west Poppy Johnston The staggering amounts of waste generated by food courts and other shopping centres tenants is no longer going unnoticed. One shopping centre operator in Sydney thinks it’s now got the answer. How about a machine that weighs your waste?
Building management systems are getting smarter, but how? The humble building management system (BMS) has come a long way and is now giving better control and oversight over buildings and property portfolios than ever before.
The luxury brands gauging their dependency on nature – and doing something about it The fashion industry is notorious for its high environmental footprint and Kering – the company behind luxury brands such as Gucci and Saint Laurent – is a pioneer in its attempts to address this issue.
Low carbon cement revolution – the options now and the challenges still ahead We’re checking in with high blend cements, geopolymer cement and a new technology used by LafargeHolcim that uses CO2 instead of water in the curing process 2
Country Road leads charge from sustainable fashion to the shopfront The world of fashion retailing isn’t known for its green building credentials but Australian brand Country Road is leading the way with the first five-star Green Star Design Review rating for a fashion store.
The rise of solo households and how our cities need to adapt The rise of living alone has been well-documented but are our cities doing enough for this growing cohort? 6
On the climate strike on 20 September and why all the property stars need to be there The Fifth Estate - our view Who’s going to join the global Climate Strike on Friday 20 September?
Guide to corporate renewable energy power purchase agreements Chris Briggs and Jonathan Prendergast, Business Renewables Centre Australia New guides on power purchase agreements, templates and roadmaps have been released by the Business Renewables Centre. Here is why they’re timely.
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. 7
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.
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
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 the climate strike on 20 September and why all the property stars need to be there The Fifth Estate - our view Who’s going to join the global Climate Strike on Friday 20 September?
The rise of the repairers is subversive… but excellent news Willow Aliento – Oxygen Files In Sweden you get a tax deduction for fixing the TV instead of throwing it out and Victoria now has 25 repair cafes and there are more springing up around the country. Beware this subversive movement is sweeping Australia too, fighting waste, excess consumerism and built-in obsolescence. 3
Engineers taking up the climate emergency mantle Willow Aliento In the wake of entire countries such as the UK and professional bodies such as the Institute of Architects declaring a climate emergency, engineers are considering the same move.
JLL cracks the shopping centre waste conundrum, starting in Sydney’s inner west Poppy Johnston The staggering amounts of waste generated by food courts and other shopping centres tenants is no longer going unnoticed. One shopping centre operator in Sydney thinks it’s now got the answer. How about a machine that weighs your waste?
Building management systems are getting smarter, but how? Poppy Johnston The humble building management system (BMS) has come a long way and is now giving better control and oversight over buildings and property portfolios than ever before.
The luxury brands gauging their dependency on nature – and doing something about it David Thorpe The fashion industry is notorious for its high environmental footprint and Kering – the company behind luxury brands such as Gucci and Saint Laurent – is a pioneer in its attempts to address this issue.
Low carbon cement revolution – the options now and the challenges still ahead Poppy Johnston We’re checking in with high blend cements, geopolymer cement and a new technology used by LafargeHolcim that uses CO2 instead of water in the curing process 2
How the construction industry got itself into this mess Poppy Johnston It’s a national scandal – worse, for now, in NSW – but the problems of the construction industry will likely just keep growing until we manage to find a pathway to systemic change. 1
UTS’s plastic free food court might just be a world first Georgia Roach The University of Technology Sydney’s newest food court has opened for business without a single piece of plastic on the menu. 14
Country Road leads charge from sustainable fashion to the shopfront Poppy Johnston The world of fashion retailing isn’t known for its green building credentials but Australian brand Country Road is leading the way with the first five-star Green Star Design Review rating for a fashion store.
The rise of solo households and how our cities need to adapt Poppy Johnston The rise of living alone has been well-documented but are our cities doing enough for this growing cohort? 6
Guide to corporate renewable energy power purchase agreements Chris Briggs and Jonathan Prendergast, Business Renewables Centre Australia New guides on power purchase agreements, templates and roadmaps have been released by the Business Renewables Centre. Here is why they’re timely.
Cundall: Senior Sustainability (ESD) Consultant Advertisement Cundall is looking for a senior sustainability consultant to join its growing team in Melbourne.
Jobs news: City of Paramatta, Morrison & Co, NSW Circular, AECOM The Fifth Estate City of Paramatta has appointed a new chief executive officer after more than a year-long search, and he comes from the property industry, a smart choice given the scale of…
Australian Energy Foundation: Business Development Manager Advertisement Australian Energy Foundation is looking for a full time business development manager to join the team.
CRC for Low Carbon Living: How to design and build truly sustainable cities – a guide We need to get people to live and work closer together. And if we can revive and extend existing infrastructure, it is always cheaper.
