By Cameron Jewell

1 October 2013 — Gas hot water isn’t as sustainable as point-of-use instant electric systems under many circumstances, according to a new study out of RMIT University.

By Willow Aliento

3 July 2014 — A new sustainability initiative launching this month will help retailers overcome the time pressures and business as usual mindset that can form a barrier to change, according to the National Retail Association’s retail sustainability project manager Daile Kelleher. The Retail Buys the Future sustainability initiative will launch this month with the first of a series of workshops conducted by the NRA.

BRIEF: A new training program aims to improve subconstractors’ sustainability expertise.

According to the vibe at Worktech 2016 in Sydney, the future might be a stranger knocking loudly on the door, but we need to quickly get its measure or it…

Ahead of the Universal Design Conference in Sydney 30-31 August, Nicholas Loder investigates how Universal Design is in essence sustainable design.

The retail industry has been slow to embrace the environmental, social and financial benefits of sustainable practices, though momentum is building globally and locally.

A Sustainable Cities Index released this week by global design and consultancy firm Arcadis shows that long-term planning is crucial, with Canberra ranked as more sustainable than Sydney, Melbourne and…

Until early this year Alison Rowe was global executive director of sustainability for the giant Japanese global tech company Fujitsu. During her nine years with the company, Rowe developed a…

There’s a lot of buzz about how technology can deliver more sustainable buildings, but for the layperson, understanding exactly what’s what and why it might matter can be somewhat challenging.

The Green Building Council of Australia has snared the driving force behind the Sydney Opera House’s sustainability program, , appointing her to the role of senior manager – strategic products…

Defence Housing Australia wants to add a new sustainability milestone to its property portfolio, by targeting One Planet Living Community certification for its Liv Apartments development in East Fremantle. “Our…

Property infrastructure, energy and social enterprises are hot spots in sustainability, according to sustainable, environmental and energy recruitment specialist Richard Evans. Evans, who is managing director of Talent Nation and…

Shopping centres are some of our biggest energy guzzlers, but in recent times have been moving towards a greener future. Here’s seven ways they could continue to push.

The triple-glazed doors and windows of Australia’s first Passive House apartment development will help create a quiet oasis right next to the hustle and bustle of Redfern train station. Steele…

Ironbark Sustainability is looking to add another member to its 20-strong team with a new project management and client liaison role opening up in Sydney. Managing director Paul Brown said…