Adjunct Lecturer in Architecture, Univeristy of NSW (UNSW).
Geoff Hanmer's Latest contributions
Bid-rigging is rife in Australian construction, but the process itself is partly to blame
Tendering processes have become so onerous and convoluted that the costs of tendering in relation to the potential gains may now be reducing rather than enhancing competition, writes Geoff Hanmer.
Why the future of uni campuses lies beyond the CBD
Geoff Hanmer, adjunct professor of architecture at the University of Adelaide and managing director of ARINA, considers the future of the university campus.
Poor ventilation may be adding to nursing homes’ COVID-19 risks
Researchers have found sub-standard ventilation in nursing homes, which could be contributing to the spread of COVID-19.
If architecture is the canary in the coalmine, the outlook for construction is appalling
Geoff Hanmer argues the federal government should learn from the global financial crisis and provide funding for a long list of school, health, community and social housing projects to overcome the valley of death.
Why the focus of stimulus plans has to be construction that puts social housing first
While the response so far has been to focus on “fast-tracking” infrastructure, the current crisis has highlighted a number of pressing social needs, writes Geoff Hanmer.
NSW building certification bill still lets developers off the hook
The News South Wales government is struggling to implement building industry reforms recommended by the Shergold-Weir report over two years ago.
Our buildings aren’t made to keep out bushfire smoke
If smoke is particularly thick or goes on for more than a few days, the ventilaton systems in Australian homes are overwhelmed.
Ministers fiddle while buildings crack and burn
Urgent action is needed to stop defective buildings being built, and building ministers should instructed the Australian Building Codes Board to dump its focus on self-regulation, writes Geoff Hanmer.
Cladding fire risks have been known for years. Lives depend on acting now
While property sector seems to be offering its version of “thoughts and prayers” following the Neo200 fire the we have known of the risk for years and the problem can be rectified.
There are lessons to be drawn from the cracks that appeared in Sydney’s Opal Tower
Building certification might be a contributing factor, but what went wrong at Opal Tower is is much more complex than that. Making certification a government responsibility again won’t solve it.
