There is so much going on. Geopolitical tensions, new technology coming at speed, ever bigger demands for greener, more sustainable, more ethical investments.
And on top of that, the emerging cycle of continual climate disasters, costing us billions.
Who’s on the front lines?
If you’re a member of the property industry or its supply chain of professional developers, investors, insurers, engineers, architects or government authorities, you will feel the mounting pressure.
At this years’ signature event, Tomorrowland, we’ll take a look at the next five years.
We’ve gathered the experts to give you practical insights and answer your questions.
Now it’s time for you to find out what you need to set in place right now to meet the challenges – and opportunities – of the next five years.
Atlassian Central’s Project Director Peter Morley will be there – will you?
Yesterday, as part of my briefing interviews for Tomorrowland, I spoke to Peter Morley who is Project Director at Dexus, and is responsible for the delivery of the new Atlassian Central development which has started in Sydney.
Wow, what a learning exercise this project is shaping up to be!
Mike Cannon-Brookes, Co-Founder of Atlassian has already made a giant impact on the Australian and global stage with his feisty ambitions on clean energy.
Now he and co-Founder Scott Farquhar are about to do the same with buildings.
Much of the innovation needed to meet the lofty aspirations designed into the building don’t have precedents.
Peter is leading a team that has to find new materials, new design solutions and technologies to yield the project’s aggressively low embodied carbon targets.
There’s the issue of where to find the materials to go into the building. The term “green steel” is increasingly bandied about in general media these days, as if it’s a thing, but in fact its supply in real life is not so easy to nail down.
“Finding green steel, aluminium, reinforcing steel, concrete and the timber that the building requires,– it’s quite an interesting journey,” Peter said.
They are also implementing innovations in airconditioning. For instance, raising the standard temperature in the office to reduce energy consumption. How will they ensure that occupants still feel comfortable?
There’s so many exciting topics to discuss at Tomorrowland.
As you’d expect, embarking on this project was a carefully considered strategic decision.
“It needed a very strong commitment from the Dexus leadership team and the board to develop and invest in this asset,” Peter said.
So, what are the other big discoveries emerging as this new green symbol of aspiration rises out of the ground?
One is the determination that it should not cost a large premium above regular construction.
“You can’t outpace the market,” Peter says.
That, and other learnings that Peter says Dexus will be happy to share. And yes, Peter will be taking questions.
But, you’ll have to come to Tomorrowland to find out.
See you there.
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