This week: Alireza Ahmadian Fard Fini secures research funding for timber, Pollination appointment, smart homes rising in the EU, and more.
Glencore’s carbon capture and storage and the threat to the Great Artesian Basin
No carbon capture and storage project has ever achieved the required rates of sequestration, and worse is that they see the Basin as a dumping ground.
5 lessons in infrastructure sustainability and the language of change
Sustainability is no longer a complex lexicon for technical specialists and specifiers. It’s a shared language and a shared responsibility.
“Time to step up” – white paper calls for architects and designers to implement wellbeing into designs
A new white paper calls for architects and urban designers to integrate wellbeing into every aspect of urban, architectural, and sustainable planning.
On tech and keeping an eye on who runs it
As we dig deeper into the world of sustainability, it’s clear that this industry needs to increasingly grapple with these massive issues.
Is capitalism dead? Yanis Varoufakis thinks it is – and he knows who killed it
Yanis Varoufakis is touring Australia as part of Australia Institute’s 30th anniversary celebrations.
Market pulse – a hot leasing and sustainability market, transition risk and big government
Real estate advisors might be getting a tad nervous about how prepared their corporate clients are for the climate and sustainability reporting obligations.
Tribute flows for Lowitja O’Donohue
Revered Indigenous Elder Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue died in Adelaide last week.
More social housing for Queensland
The Queensland government has announced its target of having 53,500 social homes by 2046.
Jobs and biz news: Atelier Ten; green startups; Cedar Mill Group
On this week’s jobs and business headlines, Atelier Ten drives towards absolute zero carbon, green startups utilises AI and more.
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On why there’s one BIG promise we need you to keep Mr Albanese
Wow that was quick. We put out our first note up on Wednesday about the next masterclass course on ESG and already the spaces are filling – fast.
Helen Lochhead reflecting on an AO and a lifetime of cross disciplinary work
Among the guests gathered at UNSW on Monday afternoon to peruse the high intensity work produced in just three weeks as part of the Sydney Urban Lab was Helen Lochhead.
Victorian Green scheme now generating more garbage than savings
What started as out as a Victorian Green scheme has turned into a landfill generating program.
WOHA at UNSW for student intensive
WOHA architects was invited to lead the Sydney Urban Lab for the UNSW’s built environment students.
Decarbonising construction: a material change in focus
It’s one of the biggest challenges in reducing embodied carbon but now there’s a locally produced, sustainable steel that delivers lower embodied carbon, without requiring any extra effort from designers, engineers, builders, processors or steel fixers.
Jobs and biz news: Insurance Council calls for increased funding; Tiny House Code looking for committee members; Sunshine Coast Council
Jobs and biz news: Insurance Council is calling for increased funding, new tiny house code committee needed and new animal habitat in Sunshine Coast…
Climate gamechangers in 2024 Australia Day honours
This year climate gamechangers and sustainability leaders were recognised in the Australia Day honours.
EU is totally phasing out HFC and the US bans new LNG export terminals
Two pieces of good news in the battle for the climate have buoyed sentiment this week: US halts export for LNG, EU bans HCFs.
The CEFC in more climate and sustainable building investments
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has backed a new $200 million climate focused fund by Virescent Ventures.
Heritage and telling Sydney’s story
The current conversation about heritage in Sydney is needed and language used when talking about heritage may help.
Water recycling could be key to cooling Sydney’s west
New research will deliver the formula to safely recycle water into gardens to address both urban heat and sustainability challenges in Western Sydney.
Jobs news: Frasers Property; Architectus; Homes NSW
Jobs news: New appointments as Architectus and Homes NSW. Frasers Property going through a leadership change, and more.
On starting strong with a new masterclass series and more
At the start of a new year it’s important to start strong.
So, we’re thrilled to announce the next series of deep dive masterclasses and webinars.
Imagine electric trucks and trains hauling portable energy storage – or transmission lines that go through existing rights of way
There are new delays to the transition of the grid – objections to use of private land for renewable energy transmission lines are just one hurdle.
The trade winds of law will reshape the corporate landscape – Whole of Environment Report, part one
This new column from Baker McKenzie critiques the expanding universe of whole of environment (WOE) law across Australia. It offers techniques for navigating the biggest practical issues facing businesses in a changing world.
Cromwell reports on full scope 3 emissions and promises more
Cromwell Property Group has become the latest group to publish their full scope 3 emissions footprint.
Accountable housing policy – and why it’s not
Like other emergencies now harming the electorate, the current housing crisis grew because we – the electorate – failed to hold those accountable for their inaction. Times appear to be changing.
What’s missing in the climate change debate is the power of emotions
The climate crisis is not just an environmental or political issue; it’s a deeply emotional one, writes Joshua Freedman.
The Fifth Estate’s Emerald Awards 2023
Announcing The Fifth Estate Emerald Awards 2023 – our first.