At last we’ve got a Net Zero Authority
Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen unveiled plans on Friday for a Net Zero Authority. The long-anticipated move was strongly welcomed by climate action advocates as a way to shepherd…
On Build to Rent: the solution to the “Smashed Avo” problem?
The great Australian dream of home ownership is a tired and outdated concept. Most Millennials and Gen Zs have let go of the idea of wanting a home, and even if they…
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Wanted (at big dollars): nature-nerds to save our world
Sustainability specialist recruiter Richard Evans’ Talent Nation has tripled in size in the past 18 months…
New Zealand Green Building Council develops climate scenarios
Property owners stand to lose it all if the world fails to rein in temperature rises…
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NEWS FROM THE FRONT
Top gong for Kerstin Thompson
Melbourne architect Kerstin Thompson has been awarded the Australian Institute…
Taking a deeper look at net zero retrofits
A.G. Coombs is working to develop scalable “plug-and-play” replicable solutions…
First hydrogen-powered rubbish truck for Australia
Remondis Australia is trialling a zero-emissions hydrogen-powered truck for its…
Tenants and housing providers at odds over sustainability retrofits
Clearly, retrofitting social housing with energy efficiency upgrades makes good…
Electrifying existing buildings – what property managers and architects need to know
The world is rethinking energy in the face of climate…
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Tales from the coalface of the energy transition
Fires and floods around Australia have raised interest in small generators to provide basic energy services when grids fail. Many campers use them. They are widely used in developing countries by businesses…
SPINIFEX – YOUR VIEWS
Dawdling towards mediocrity – the lock in effect we need to avoid
We need to fix our approach to retrofits to move beyond the cosmetic to avoid the Lock In Effect.
