Tag: Environment
Western Australia to develop Urban Green Strategy
The Western Australian government has announced it will develop a new Urban Green Strategy for Perth and Peel to enhance greening and cooling of backyards, streets, open spaces and neighbourhoods.
New architectural training program to facilitate low-carbon building design
In a bid to decarbonize buildings, the federal government has allocated $100,000 in funding to support a new training program for architects, delivered by the Australian Institute of Architects.
Detailed design to begin on Melbourne’s Greenline
Detailed design and early investigative works on Melbourne’s Greenline Project are set to commence later this year.
Lismore Encore: Exploring new modes of occupation in a flood-prone city
Director of Büro Two Architecture Justin Twohill reviews Lismore Encore exhibition, which was displayed at the Lismore Regional Gallery from 20 July until 19 August 2023.
Masterplan for Hassell-led ecological park endorsed by Sunshine Coast Council
The council endorsed the masterplan for the transformation of 65 hectares of farmland info a wildlife refuge and recreation area.
RMIT joins forces with Dark Matter Labs for new research initiative
RMIT has partnered with Europe-based not-for-profit Dark Matter Labs to tackle urgent environmental and societal issues such as climate change, artificial intelligence and human development, migration and biodiversity loss.
Ozroll switching to lower carbon aluminium
Australian manufacturer, Ozroll has reduced its annual carbon footprint by 1200 tonnes by switching to Capral LocAl Green lower carbon aluminium
Powerhouse Museum: Ocean Terrazzo
Powerhouse Ultimo will be hosting Ocean Terrazzo, a discussion that highlights the radical need to re-think how plastics are used.
Southbank set to get greener following park announcement
A new park near the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art in Southbank has been announced.
Institute welcomes new gas ban policy for Victorian homes
The Australian Institute of Architects has welcomed the Victorian Government’s new policy to ban gas connections in new homes.
Wetlands ecotourism centre proposed for Melbourne’s west
Grimshaw and Greenaway Architecture have been appointed to design the $16 million Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre.
Final stage of Adelaide river transformation project unveiled
The South Australian government has released vision for the planned regeneration of the final stretch of Breakout Creek in Adelaide.
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.
