On architects, engineers and the Amy Winehouse principle The Fifth Estate - our view News from the front desk Issue 469: From local councils, state governments and the architecture and engineering professions, there is a new sense of urgent momentum for change. This week… 2
How access to land plus a participation income could change the world Samuel Alexander, University of Melbourne and Alex Baumann, University of Western Sydney We’ve spent enough time criticising our broken system characterised by overconsumption and inequality so here’s a solution that should appeal to both sides of the political divide. 4
Australian companies lead the property pack in GRESB, DJSI results 7 September 2017 Australian companies lead the global property pack, with Lendlease named most sustainable commercial office fund in the 2017 Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB), and Mirvac named most sustainable real estate company in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI).
Polyamorous marriage? It’s a must for sustainable cities Deo Prasad, CRC for Low Carbon Living | 24 January 2019 We need multi-partnered relationships of trust and collaboration – equal to the very best marriages – to achieve the outperformance that will give us a sustainable built environment.
Better urban cities: lessons from the ancient Romans Poppy Johnston | 16 July 2019 What can Australia learn about creating more sustainable, functional cities from the ancient Romans? A fair bit according to urban planner and history enthusiast Dr Shane Geha.
GREEN GIGS: Geelong arts centre, Murray-Darling, Darwin and Geelong farming Willow Aliento | 11 February 2020 TENDERS AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES: Build an arts centre in Geelong and make it sustainable, beautiful, not iconic.
