What seems like a stylish wooden bench amongst a garden of flowers or herbs by daylight could be revealed to be a plant feeding compost maker by moonlight.
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Tensile design & construction: a sustainable, creative, and malleable approach
If you have ever caught yourself looking up in awe at the greenery cascading down from Sydney’s Central Park building, Westfield’s Warringah Mall, or Melbourne Sky Park, you might wonder how on earth those plants are so securely fastened in their place. But if you take a closer look, you’ll see a carefully thought-out framework…
Nicole Dennis on adaptation, resilience, community engagement – and a just transition
According to urban and regional planner Nicole Dennis, great resilience and adaptation means bringing all the relevant voices together – starting with the community and keeping a strong eye on equity and a just transition.
Energy solutions for the wallet and the planet
The cost of living is front of mind and there’s no denying energy bills have a big role to play. Whether you’re a resident, a strata committee, or a developer, the ongoing rise in energy prices impacts everyone. Fortunately, if you know where to look, there are future-focused alternatives that are great for the wallet…
How do I find out what my superannuation fund invests in? A finance expert explains
You want your superannuation savings to be invested in things that also serve the planet’s long-term interests. But how can you be sure your fund’s values align with yours – or even its own claims?
Bligh Graham Architects: How good design brings a house, a flat, and an office together without sacrificing privacy
In a semi-rural block, just 20 minutes north-west of the Brisbane CBD sits a striking family home, unusual both in its aesthetics and functional design.
Solar is the cheapest power, and a literal light-bulb moment showed us we can cut costs and emissions even further
Recent extreme weather events have underscored the need to cut the CO₂ emissions that are driving up global temperatures. This requires a rapid transition of the energy economy to renewable energy sources, the cheapest being solar photovoltaics (PV). And our newly published research points to a way we can drive down costs of the shift even further using cheaper forms of silicon for highly efficient solar panels.
ACT Container Deposit Scheme celebrates fourth birthday with big wins
The ACT Container Deposit Scheme is celebrating its success for the fourth year running. Thanks to the tremendous effort of the community, over 181 million containers have been returned through the scheme’s network of return points – that’s more than $18 million in refunds back in the hands of the community.
Energetics head of strategy says demand for sustainability consultants will only rise
As both government regulations and voluntary emissions reductions programs are constantly in flux, it would be wise to stay ahead of the curve.