Tag: Environment
Could the grass be greener above the Melbourne Metro Tunnel?
Melbourne’s underground rail project also contains a plan to actively improve, increase and preserve Melbourne’s inner-city “living infrastructure.”
‘Sculpted’ new Cradle Mountain visitor centre approved
Plans to replace visitor facilities on Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain with buildings up to nine metres high have been approved by the local council.
Perth housing development aims for One Planet Living recognition
A residential apartment development in Fremantle, Western Australia, has been accepted to apply for Bioregional Australia’s One Planet Living program for sustainable living.
Tesla and SolarCity launch rooftop solar tiles and Powerwall 2.0
Tesla and SolarCity have launched new technology that allows homes to capture solar energy through rooftop solar tiles, as well as a new Powerwall.
University of Tasmania students design ‘species hotels’ for Tasmania’s wildlife
Architecture and interior design students from the University of Tasmania have created a series of hotels for Tasmania’s furry and feathered friends.
Architect appointed for new Penguin Parade visitor Centre
The Victorian government has appointed Terroir the principal architect for a new $58.2-million visitor centre at Phillip Island’s Penguin Parade.
James Davidson Architect designs floating device for Queenslanders
Queenslander houses in flood-prone areas could soon float above floodwaters, using a pontoon structure designed by James Davidson Architect (JDA).
Cradle Mountain masterplan on display
Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain to get cable car, new visitor centre under masterplan for the World Heritage wilderness area.
An environmentally just city works best for all in the end
RMIT researcher Anitra Nelson discusses the importance of environmental justice as Australia’s capital cities expand.
Competition to design a sustainable, ‘living’ shopping centre
An inaugural design competition for a Melbourne shopping mall with rigorous environmental standards has a prize pool of $30k.
GBCA introduces ‘net zero’ certification
Green Building Council of Australia to introduce new label to recognize buildings that have a neutral environmental impact.
Aus carbon positive house up for Sustainia Award
Archiblox’s carbon positive prefab house made the top 10 list for the international Sustainia Award, beating 1500 others.
Millennial milestone for Green Star
The GBCA has certified 1000 Green Star projects since 2003, and says 4.5% of the workforce work in Green Star-rated offices.
Green walls may pollute offices in heat
UK-based research has found that heatwaves in polluted urban areas could render exterior green walls a risk to human health.
The world’s first smog-fighting urban sculpture is here
The Dutch city of Rotterdam is home to the world’s first “vacuum cleaner” structure that turns smog into fresh air.
Urban grime causes air pollution, finds study
Research has found that smog-causing components are released when urban grime is exposed to sunlight, causing air pollution.
Open space shrinks across NSW
NSW government data shows almost 20% of public open space may have been lost in recent years.
Perth heat death may double without density
Poor planning is turning Perth into an increasingly hostile environment, says environmental report.
Urban forests galore: green urban vision released
Quirky and innovative ideas fill the plan released by the national campaign to increase urban greenery.
Toxic water at major development site
The EPA will study contaminated water at Melbourne’s Fishermans Bend, which could lead to a pricey clean-up for developers