GBCA’s TRANSFORM goes virtual and offers a TFE member discount
In what will be a huge test for online conferencing – in the built environment space at least – the Green Building Council of Australia is taking its signature event TRANSFORM online.
Event News
The Henry Halloran Trust lecture to feature Sarah Hill, promises a lively focus on planning
The Henry Halloran Trust’s annual lecture, 21 November, has developed a reputation for lively discussion and critical thinking on planning.
On why we called the next Tomorrowland I, human
News from the front desk 452: Tomorrowland is back. This year we’ve named our yearly signature event I, human in the climate emergency. The title was obvious. We have fast convergence of two of the most powerful forces in our history – technology and its latest iteration artificial intelligence, and the rapidly unfolding climate emergency. […]
Quick links: Happy Healthy Offices 19 – the report
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 transcripts I realise how good and insightful they were. There’s so much you miss on the day, especially if you’re an organiser. Here’s a […]
Happy Healthy Offices 2019 – the sneak peek
We were packed to the rafters yesterday (Wednesday) for our half day event on Happy Healthy Offices.
New TFE event: Happy Healthy Offices Sydney – what’s the real story?
Happy Healthy Offices Sydney – what’s the real story? 4 CPD points confirmed from GBCA Wednesday 15 May 2019 8.30am – 1pm Corrs Chambers Westgarth offices Level 17, 8 Chifley, 8/12 Chifley Square, Sydney NSW 2000 We’ve had hot desking, activity based working and co-working. They don’t always work as intended. Now there’s a […]
Transform: Facebook and how digital disruption needs more ethics to deliver on sustainability
Facebook has never been under more scrutiny.
These winners to the Transform competition took home a lot more than free tickets
It was great to see our two winners for the tickets to Transform get so much out of the content.
Win two free tickets for TFE Members & Greenlisters for GBCA’s Transform
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 for sustainability in the built environment. To win your ticket tell us in one sentence the most urgent thing we need to do for sustainability […]
Passive house debate heats up with Ice Box Challenge
The Passive House Standard for low-energy buildings is being put through its paces in Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market.
The social pix: Christmas 2018
Christmas season has kicked off with a bang. Occasionally The Fifth Estate makes it out, away from the desk. On Wednesday night we made it to The Property Council Christmas drinks held this year at Mirvac’s digs at 200 George Street, in Sydney. Here’s a few pix, send us more if you like. Just include […]
The Visible City: new voices in urban renewal 5-25 November
How can Canberra’s contemporary urban renewal efforts make visible our city’s distinctive design identity, inclusive processes and the hopes and dreams of our community?
2018 International Urban Design Conference
The 2018 International Urban Design Conference are kindly offering readers of The Fifth Estate a $100 discount to attend the three-day conference.
We the People stirred at Tomorrowland
There is something almost magical about some events.
Tomorrowland 2018: Is a better future right in front of us?
Clues for a more sustainable future are littered throughout our history, nature, and in our relationships with one another.
Win 1 of 3 free tickets to Tomorrowland 2018 with your best questions
What are you burning to ask the leaders designing and delivering our urban future? Your best questions could win you three tickets to Tomorrowland 2018.
Workers are fit but not happy, says Liz Elam
The physical health box has been ticked by many workplaces, according to Link Coworking owner and Global Coworking Unconference Conference founder Liz Elam.
Tackling the conundrum of low-carbon, low-income housing
Comfortable, affordable and low-carbon housing is possible, but according to experts at Wednesday’s National Forum on Low Carbon Housing for Low Income Households, there are multiple challenges that need tackling to get there.
Tomorrowland 2018 – latest participants announced
This is your chance to hear what the experts have in mind for our urban future… and maybe influence what they do.
SOLD OUT! Tomorrowland, 6 September – Seize the urban future: make it ours! (Wait list only)
Tomorrowland is back! Hear from the experts and contribute to the debate.
Great potential of local climate action in the spotlight at Cities Power Partnership Summit
Local government has enormous capability to progress the transition to a low carbon built environment and economy, as the upcoming Cities Power Partnership Summit in Kiama, NSW will showcase.
Tomorrowland is back, 6 September – Seize the urban future: make it ours!
Tomorrowland is back! Hear from the experts and contribute to the debate.
ARBS 2018 bigger and better than ever – with a huge focus on innovation and learning
If you want to shift to a zero-carbon built environment and make it as efficient and effective as possible, the first thing you need is a highly engaged collaborative industry.
Green Cities gets buzzed about the future
Biophilia, the rise of 6D BIM and fresh approaches to climate change, reconciliation and wellbeing were the megatrends getting people excited at last week’s Green Cities conference in Melbourne.
Social vids from Investa’s new office launch at 420 George Street, Sydney
Nina James, Investa’s general manager corporate sustainability takes The Fifth Estate on a quick tour of her new digs at 420 George Street, after the official launch on 7 March. Philip Harper, Hassell principal provides a few words from his perspective ending with a note on sustainability.
Ecostore shows how to make money, be green and not for profit
Malcolm Rands who founded New Zealand company Ecostore with the express strategy of raising funds for a related not for profit foundation spoke at the Purpose conference in Sydney this week to share his vision.
Energy Efficiency Conference: Australia risks missing out on extraordinary economic benefits
Australia needs to catch up on its energy efficiency efforts, or risk missing out on the economic benefits being experienced by leaders like California, delegates at the 2017 National Energy Efficiency Conference have been told.
Why plastics need to be eliminated – urgently
Researchers, circular economy businesses, producers, community advocates, local councils and federal and state environment minister will hopefully join to eliminate highly polluting and non biodegradable plastics from our environment.
All-Energy video: The amazing things they’re doing at Moreland Energy
Video: In interview with The Fifth Estate, Moreland Energy Foundation chief executive Alison Rowe said MEFL was getting into Environmental Upgrade Agreements, with the first recently signed for local business Otto and Spike.
All-Energy video: Alan Pears and Jon Jutsen on federal melodrama, Industry 4.0 and storage potential
Video: One of Australia’s most respected energy commentators, Alan Pears, told us that federal climate policy wasn’t a big focus at the conference, particularly as Josh Frydenberg got called away before his scheduled speech.