Building crisis: we need a joined up functional system David Chandler, Western Sydney University The traditional professional, trade and governance demarcations in construction are no longer relevant. They are dysfunctional and there are too many cracks that can no longer be papered over.
Why we need to plan our cities for the jobs of the future Tim Williams, Arup There are lots of “As” to worry about – like AI and AV. All will have an impact on jobs and places.
IKEA’s solar power-blockchain Uberisation and Airbnbification of our homes and cities SolarVille is a prototype neighbourhood that combines solar energy and blockchain technology to explore how communities of households could create their own renewable energy network and trade their excess energy directly at below market price. IKEA’s solar power-blockchain Uberisation and Airbnbification of our homes and cities David Thorpe SolarVille is a prototype neighbourhood that combines solar energy and blockchain technology to explore how communities of households could create their own renewable energy network and trade their excess energy directly at below market price.
What our leaders said about the school climate change strike Tens of thousands of students plus some adult supporters (The Fifth Estate included) turned out on Friday, a school day, to protest inaction on climate change. What our leaders said about the school climate change strike The Fifth Estate Tens of thousands of students plus some adult supporters (The Fifth Estate included) turned out on Friday, a school day, to protest inaction on climate change.
Building crisis: we need a joined up functional system The traditional professional, trade and governance demarcations in construction are no longer relevant. They are dysfunctional and there are too many cracks that can no longer be papered over. Building crisis: we need a joined up functional system David Chandler, Western Sydney University The traditional professional, trade and governance demarcations in construction are no longer relevant. They are dysfunctional and there are too many cracks that can no longer be papered over.
Why we need to plan our cities for the jobs of the future There are lots of “As” to worry about – like AI and AV. All will have an impact on jobs and places. Why we need to plan our cities for the jobs of the future Tim Williams, Arup There are lots of “As” to worry about – like AI and AV. All will have an impact on jobs and places.
On why climate change is a bigger threat to capitalism than the striking kids Just two days after the Reserve Bank of Australia declares the climate emergency is an economic emergency, this propaganda mouthpiece runs a piece of vitriol against children fighting for their future in global protests and school strikes on Friday. On why climate change is a bigger threat to capitalism than the striking kids The Fifth Estate - our view Just two days after the Reserve Bank of Australia declares the climate emergency is an economic emergency, this propaganda mouthpiece runs a piece of vitriol against children fighting for their future in global protests and school strikes on Friday.
IKEA’s solar power-blockchain Uberisation and Airbnbification of our homes and cities David Thorpe SolarVille is a prototype neighbourhood that combines solar energy and blockchain technology to explore how communities of households could create their own renewable energy network and trade their excess energy directly at below market price.
What our leaders said about the school climate change strike The Fifth Estate Tens of thousands of students plus some adult supporters (The Fifth Estate included) turned out on Friday, a school day, to protest inaction on climate change. 1
Building crisis: we need a joined up functional system David Chandler, Western Sydney University The traditional professional, trade and governance demarcations in construction are no longer relevant. They are dysfunctional and there are too many cracks that can no longer be papered over.
Why we need to plan our cities for the jobs of the future Tim Williams, Arup There are lots of “As” to worry about – like AI and AV. All will have an impact on jobs and places.
On why climate change is a bigger threat to capitalism than the striking kids The Fifth Estate - our view Just two days after the Reserve Bank of Australia declares the climate emergency is an economic emergency, this propaganda mouthpiece runs a piece of vitriol against children fighting for their future in global protests and school strikes on Friday. 5
WA opens door for sustainability retrofits under new strata law reforms Poppy Johnston It’s now far easier to install sustainability features such as solar panels on the roofs of apartment blocks in Western Australia thanks to recent changes to the state’s strata laws. 1
Davina Rooney targets net zero energy and residential property as new head of GBCA Tina Perinotto The Green Building Council of Australia has done itself an excellent service by picking Davina Rooney as its new chief executive officer.
What solar rebates are worth and who’s offering what Poppy Johnston SOLAR ENERGY REBATES REPORT: Politicians are latching on to the vote-winning potential of incentives for solar energy. So what’s on offer now in NSW and federally, and what’s the state of play in the solar market? We talk to Adelaide based solar expert and founder of SolarQuotes, Finn Peacock.
Bruce Duyshart on why smart building will actually be more intelligent – and sustainable Tina Perinotto A new crop of smart buildings is soon coming online, according to smart building strategist Bruce Duyshart of Meld Strategies. He thinks we just might be more than a tad surprised at the outcomes. 1
Atlassian’s move to remote work is Sydney’s wake up call Poppy Johnston Atlassian’s signal it’s moving to more remote team work to avoid Sydney’s unaffordable housing is a wakeup call that’s been long coming and has now arrived.
Actuaries blowing the whistle on climate change risk Poppy Johnston Actuaries are the serious number crunchers who measure risk and that insurers rely on to keep ahead of the curve. They’re saying climate change is now a serious risk on property.
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
RBA warns we need urgent climate action The Reserve Bank of Australia Guy Debelle on Tuesday launched an urgent call to action on climate change. On the eve of two elections, as the entire country seems to…
Umow Lai “spreading its wings” into new markets Poppy Johnston Building services engineering consultancy Umow Lai has opened a new office in South Australia with New Zealand next on the cards for expansion.
Compulsory school attendance is to make sure kids not just wagging to mess around, unsupervised and without parents etc or being exploited as child la…Paul Meleng on What our leaders said about the school climate change strike
"The capabilities that are required in construction today, as buildings become more complex" What ? Nothing relevant here is getting more comple…ronnie sahlberg on What’s in the Lacrosse VCAT judgement for owners of defective apartments and policy makers?
Great article of where we are at. Having worked for a developer who was also a builder, the design and construct contracting method is used to try an…Rick Thoonen on What’s in the Lacrosse VCAT judgement for owners of defective apartments and policy makers?
Interior design with more than the surface in mind The Design Commission takes inspiration from nature, creating spaces that are beautifully designed, relatable and comfortable. It favours natural and recycled products that help to “bring the outside in”.
What’s in the Lacrosse VCAT judgement for owners of defective apartments and policy makers? David Chandler, Western Sydney University 4
Win two free tickets for TFE Members & Greenlisters for GBCA’s Transform The Fifth Estate The Fifth Estate has two tickets to GBCA’s Transform to give away, to Fifth Estate members and Greenlisters (Full tickets, valued at $2099 each) Transform is the Green Building Council’s signature event…
Passive house debate heats up with Ice Box Challenge The Fifth Estate The Passive House Standard for low-energy buildings is being put through its paces in Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market.
Millennials are taking over the property hierarchies – and our pick of the jobs Tina Perinotto After a golden period of spectacular growth the softening residential market is starting to have an impact on sentiment over the rest of the property industry and putting the brakes on the pay rises we saw last year.
HIP V. HYPE Sustainability waves goodbye to cofounder Peter Steele is moving on to join global energy-tech company Greensync after co-founding boutique sustainability consultancy HIP V. HYPE with Liam Wallis in 2015.
New managing director for Umow Lai The Fifth Estate Engineering consulting services firm Umow Lai has a new managing director, Andrew Oxley.
Department of Family and Community Services: Environmental Sustainability Analyst Advertisement The NSW Department of Family and Community Services is seeking an Environmental Sustainability Analyst.
Chris Melsom joins Urbis The Fifth Estate Chris Melsom has been appointed director of the Urbis National Design team.
HIP V. HYPE Sustainability: Better Cities – Senior Consultant The Better Cities Senior Consultant will apply technical and project management skills and analytical frameworks to support the Better Cities team to provide advice of tangible value in the context of the built environment.
Efficient Living: Commercial ESD Professional Advertisement Leadership role for Efficient Living’s established Commercial Building Simulation and ESD consulting services.
AECOM: Principal Sustainability Consultant Advertisement Lead and be involved in sustainability design on projects, primarily in the building industry, across various sectors.
Thrive hub’s Dominique Hes moving on to further work in modern custodianship Dr Dominque Hes is on a new journey after moving on from the University of Melbourne’s Thrive hub where she has been director for four years. Dr Hes is now in…
Parry-Husbands’ Pollinate expands to Melbourne The Fifth Estate Strategic research consultancy Pollinate has opened a new office in Melbourne and appointed Allan Dib as managing director of the branch as the strategic consultancy continues to grow to meet…
Our pick of the jobs The Fifth Estate Global real estate services firm JLL is seeking a sustainability manager to work on its NSW property portfolio, based in Sydney. The Woollahra Municipal Council need a senior sustainability officer…
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Development Victoria lock down Angela Skandarajah The Fifth Estate Angela Skandarajah is set to head up Development Victoria as the new chief executive officer. She was appointed to the position after acting in the role for 10 months. Ms Skandarajah…
New registrar for NSW Architects Registration Board The Fifth Estate Dr Kirsten Orr has been appointed as registrar of the NSW Architects Registration Board. She was previously professor of architecture and dean of school in the School of Technology, Environments…
Woods Bagot snag international transport star The Fifth Estate Paul Rea has taken on the role as Woods Bagot’s Australia regional leader, rail. Mr Rea’s architecture career spans more than 25 years and includes a number of high-profile rail and…
WA opens door for sustainability retrofits under new strata law reforms Poppy Johnston It’s now far easier to install sustainability features such as solar panels on the roofs of apartment blocks in Western Australia thanks to recent changes to the state’s strata laws. 1
What solar rebates are worth and who’s offering what Poppy Johnston SOLAR ENERGY REBATES REPORT: Politicians are latching on to the vote-winning potential of incentives for solar energy. So what’s on offer now in NSW and federally, and what’s the state of play in the solar market? We talk to Adelaide based solar expert and founder of SolarQuotes, Finn Peacock.
Trading electricity across the grid using blockchain comes to Fremantle with water to follow In what could be a world first, the CRC for Low Carbon Living has brought together energy and infrastructure providers, a land developer and other smaller players to provide true peer-to-peer energy trading across the grid.
New portal to match for large scale renewables is already pumping A new online portal has been launched for organisations looking to buy large-scale off-site wind, solar electricity and battery storage.
Renewables set to soar with disruptive insight systems There’s never been a better time to talk renewables, and the technology around will only speed things up manifold.
New IEA web portal reveals gaps and solutions in buildings efficiency The International Energy Agency (IEA) has created an important new web portal to make innovative technical and market information available to energy and construction professionals.
No-strings solar finds fortune in building partnerships Some UK builders and solar companies are buddying up to slash homeowners’ energy bills even without the government subsidies that are due to end next month.
Davina Rooney targets net zero energy and residential property as new head of GBCA Tina Perinotto The Green Building Council of Australia has done itself an excellent service by picking Davina Rooney as its new chief executive officer.
Michael Bloomberg launching new clean energy campaign The Fifth Estate Michael Bloomberg has decided not to run for president at the next US election, he says because he believes his energies are better spent pushing for the clean-energy transition outside government. 1
In the news: Julian Burnside, Lacrosse tower ruling and more… Another high-profile individual has become worried enough about climate change and other issues to run for parliament, among other developments.
How households and small businesses did their bit in January’s heatwave The performance of a pilot behavioural demand response program this summer shows that Australians are generally willing to turn up their airconditioners by a few degrees during heat waves if it means lower energy bills and a more stable the grid.
Sydney and San Francisco both tackling the problem of too much economic success Committee for Sydney’s new chief executive officer Gabriel Metcalf has spent 20 years at San Francisco’s civic planning organisation, SPUR, addressing many of the same issues facing Sydney.
Profile: Nina James on her road to sustainability When Nina James first looked at sustainability as a career change, it was one job, focused around environmental improvement.
What our leaders said about the school climate change strike The Fifth Estate Tens of thousands of students plus some adult supporters (The Fifth Estate included) turned out on Friday, a school day, to protest inaction on climate change. 1
Why we need to plan our cities for the jobs of the future Tim Williams, Arup There are lots of “As” to worry about – like AI and AV. All will have an impact on jobs and places.
On why climate change is a bigger threat to capitalism than the striking kids Just two days after the Reserve Bank of Australia declares the climate emergency is an economic emergency, this propaganda mouthpiece runs a piece of vitriol against children fighting for their future in global protests and school strikes on Friday. 5
Actuaries blowing the whistle on climate change risk Actuaries are the serious number crunchers who measure risk and that insurers rely on to keep ahead of the curve. They’re saying climate change is now a serious risk on property.
RBA warns we need urgent climate action The Reserve Bank of Australia Guy Debelle on Tuesday launched an urgent call to action on climate change. On the eve of two elections, as the entire country seems to…
Gold Coast Ocean Park aims to be a sustainable jewel for state Sustainability is a prime feature of the new “Ocean Park” unveiled for the Gold Coast in Queensland on Sunday with blueprints endorsed by environmental groups.
Startups work on climate solutions in The Netherlands An Australian startup that collects data from green spaces to see how urban environments react to climate impacts has been selected for the Arcadis accelerator program in the Netherlands.
IKEA’s solar power-blockchain Uberisation and Airbnbification of our homes and cities David Thorpe SolarVille is a prototype neighbourhood that combines solar energy and blockchain technology to explore how communities of households could create their own renewable energy network and trade their excess energy directly at below market price.
Building crisis: we need a joined up functional system David Chandler, Western Sydney University The traditional professional, trade and governance demarcations in construction are no longer relevant. They are dysfunctional and there are too many cracks that can no longer be papered over.
Bruce Duyshart on why smart building will actually be more intelligent – and sustainable A new crop of smart buildings is soon coming online, according to smart building strategist Bruce Duyshart of Meld Strategies. He thinks we just might be more than a tad surprised at the outcomes. 1
Umow Lai “spreading its wings” into new markets Building services engineering consultancy Umow Lai has opened a new office in South Australia with New Zealand next on the cards for expansion.
What’s in the Lacrosse VCAT judgement for owners of defective apartments and policy makers? Despite the wailing of design consultants about the implications of the Lacrosse judgement and the Opal Tower engineering report, the importance of a viable Design and Construct constructor in these cases has proved critical to a way forward. 4
Building quality fiasco: the fallout rumbles into dangerous zones as governments fail to govern The fallout from poor building practices in high rise continues to leave a trail of unintended consequences that are spreading beyond the impact on the people that bought into or live in the buildings. 6
Girls told to “aim higher” than a career in construction In the lead up to International Women’s Day, The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has released a paper exploring why so few young women are joining the construction industry. 2
Building crisis: we need a joined up functional system David Chandler, Western Sydney University The traditional professional, trade and governance demarcations in construction are no longer relevant. They are dysfunctional and there are too many cracks that can no longer be papered over.
Why we need to plan our cities for the jobs of the future Tim Williams, Arup There are lots of “As” to worry about – like AI and AV. All will have an impact on jobs and places.
On why climate change is a bigger threat to capitalism than the striking kids Just two days after the Reserve Bank of Australia declares the climate emergency is an economic emergency, this propaganda mouthpiece runs a piece of vitriol against children fighting for their future in global protests and school strikes on Friday. 5
On different ways to meet our gladiator complex The thing about the Allianz Stadium in Sydney is that tearing it down is a massive waste of resources. In an era when the “buy nothing new” campaign threatens (or promises) to morph into a “build nothing new”, that’s a serious thing. 3
What’s in the Lacrosse VCAT judgement for owners of defective apartments and policy makers? Despite the wailing of design consultants about the implications of the Lacrosse judgement and the Opal Tower engineering report, the importance of a viable Design and Construct constructor in these cases has proved critical to a way forward. 4
In the news: Julian Burnside, Lacrosse tower ruling and more… Another high-profile individual has become worried enough about climate change and other issues to run for parliament, among other developments.
On why smaller population is a solution in search of a set of problems There’s an inherent tension between protecting the environment and democratic access to it. 9
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 Willow Aliento 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…
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.
IKEA’s solar power-blockchain Uberisation and Airbnbification of our homes and cities David Thorpe SolarVille is a prototype neighbourhood that combines solar energy and blockchain technology to explore how communities of households could create their own renewable energy network and trade their excess energy directly at below market price.
What our leaders said about the school climate change strike The Fifth Estate Tens of thousands of students plus some adult supporters (The Fifth Estate included) turned out on Friday, a school day, to protest inaction on climate change. 1
Building crisis: we need a joined up functional system David Chandler, Western Sydney University The traditional professional, trade and governance demarcations in construction are no longer relevant. They are dysfunctional and there are too many cracks that can no longer be papered over.
Why we need to plan our cities for the jobs of the future Tim Williams, Arup There are lots of “As” to worry about – like AI and AV. All will have an impact on jobs and places.
On why climate change is a bigger threat to capitalism than the striking kids The Fifth Estate - our view Just two days after the Reserve Bank of Australia declares the climate emergency is an economic emergency, this propaganda mouthpiece runs a piece of vitriol against children fighting for their future in global protests and school strikes on Friday. 5
WA opens door for sustainability retrofits under new strata law reforms Poppy Johnston It’s now far easier to install sustainability features such as solar panels on the roofs of apartment blocks in Western Australia thanks to recent changes to the state’s strata laws. 1
Davina Rooney targets net zero energy and residential property as new head of GBCA Tina Perinotto The Green Building Council of Australia has done itself an excellent service by picking Davina Rooney as its new chief executive officer.
What solar rebates are worth and who’s offering what Poppy Johnston SOLAR ENERGY REBATES REPORT: Politicians are latching on to the vote-winning potential of incentives for solar energy. So what’s on offer now in NSW and federally, and what’s the state of play in the solar market? We talk to Adelaide based solar expert and founder of SolarQuotes, Finn Peacock.
Bruce Duyshart on why smart building will actually be more intelligent – and sustainable Tina Perinotto A new crop of smart buildings is soon coming online, according to smart building strategist Bruce Duyshart of Meld Strategies. He thinks we just might be more than a tad surprised at the outcomes. 1
Atlassian’s move to remote work is Sydney’s wake up call Poppy Johnston Atlassian’s signal it’s moving to more remote team work to avoid Sydney’s unaffordable housing is a wakeup call that’s been long coming and has now arrived.
Actuaries blowing the whistle on climate change risk Poppy Johnston Actuaries are the serious number crunchers who measure risk and that insurers rely on to keep ahead of the curve. They’re saying climate change is now a serious risk on property.
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
Millennials are taking over the property hierarchies – and our pick of the jobs Tina Perinotto After a golden period of spectacular growth the softening residential market is starting to have an impact on sentiment over the rest of the property industry and putting the brakes on the pay rises we saw last year.
HIP V. HYPE Sustainability waves goodbye to cofounder Peter Steele is moving on to join global energy-tech company Greensync after co-founding boutique sustainability consultancy HIP V. HYPE with Liam Wallis in 2015.
New managing director for Umow Lai The Fifth Estate Engineering consulting services firm Umow Lai has a new managing director, Andrew Oxley.
Interior design with more than the surface in mind The Design Commission takes inspiration from nature, creating spaces that are beautifully designed, relatable and comfortable. It favours natural and recycled products that help to “bring the outside in”.
