More than half of workers prefer open plan offices, a survey by Poly has found, particularly among Gen Y and Z. But 99 per cent of those who actually work in open plan offices say they are distracted at least some of the time.
CRC for Low Carbon Living: How to build a new low carbon home that can set you free from bill shocks
Interface: Eliminate pollution, waste and carbon dioxide – one square metre at a time
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How to improve productivity in open plan offices
Grants for small to medium businesses to make big changes
Sunsuper is offering up to $15,000 in grants to small businesses “to help make a positive impact in their community”.
Creative agencies join together in disclosing “climate conflicts”
The Republic of Everyone has joined a list of 98 (and growing) creatives, communications agencies and media experts from around the world in declaring a “climate emergency”.
Algae could produce carbon neutral bioplastic, with “chemical magic trick”
New international research uncovering exactly what happens as bacteria breaks down the carbohydrates contained in algae could create a valuable, sustainable resource.
Videos from the CRC for Low Carbon Living show how to cool our cities
The CRC for Low Carbon Living may have officially wrapped up at the end of June, but its impact is far from over. The legacy of this seven year running collaborative research centre continues with a suit of tools and guides to help everyone from consumers to councils and designers make better, more comfortable buildings and communities.