Infrastructure leader calls for investment in resilience, not resistance
29 November, 2013David Singleton, global planning leader for Arup and chairman of the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia, says the building and infrastructure sectors need to invest in resilience, not resistance.
NZI Centre's market-leading NABERSNZ rating
28 November, 2013Auckland's NZI Centre has been awarded a 5-star base building Certified Rating for energy use under NABERSNZ, the office building energy rating scheme. The scheme provides ratings between one and six stars, with the NZI Centre's rating putting it in the 'market-leading' category.
Sustainable Buildings Research Centre wins second Master Builders' award
27 November, 2013The University of Wollongong's (UOW) Sustainable Buildings Research Centre has been recognised in Master Builders Australia's national awards program.
Water industry conference to join All-Energy Australia, Australian Sustainability and Waste Expo in 2014
27 November, 2013Inter-Water Australia is a new national water exhibition and conference aimed at water users in industry, commerce and the urban environment, as well as the water-supply industry.
Upcoming WMAA events for December
26 November, 2013The Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA) is holding two events next week.
NMW revamps for 2014
26 November, 2013National Manufacturing Week (NMW) returns to the Sydney Showground from 13-16 May next year with a revamped look.
Green building addresses global change
22 November, 2013 by Lauren DavisThe University of Queensland's Global Change Institute (GCI), officially opened in August, was constructed to be a hub for research into sustainable building solutions. The building's purpose is reflected in its design, with environmentally friendly features meaning the institute is carbon neutral and consumes zero net energy.
Winners announced for 2013 NZI National Sustainable Business Network Awards
22 November, 2013Kiwibank and Nga Tangata Microfinance Trust have been named the overall winner of the 2013 NZI National Sustainable Business Network Awards for addressing the critical issue of breaking the poverty cycle.
Grätzel cell wins renewable energy prize
21 November, 2013The inaugural Leigh Ann Conn Prize for Renewable Energy, presented by the University of Louisville (UofL), Kentucky, has been awarded to Swiss chemist Michael Grätzel. The $50,000 prize exists to acknowledge outstanding ideas and achievements in research related to the science, engineering, technology and commercialisation of renewable energy.
City of Marion wins Australian Sustainable City 2013
19 November, 2013The South Australian City of Marion has won the Keep Australia Beautiful, Australian Sustainable City 2013 award. The City's Deputy Mayor, David Speirs, yesterday accepted the award at an event in the City of Cockburn, WA.
First Green Star - Performance project registered
19 November, 2013The Wyndham Civic Centre in outer Melbourne has become the first building in Australia to be registered for a Green Star - Performance rating. The three-storey building is a conference and expo space used by a variety of community groups.
Herbs and barramundi - the perfect complement for urban farming technology
19 November, 2013With the help of Commercialisation Australia, Urban Ecological Systems Australia (UESA) has developed a patented $5m integrated glasshouse and aquaculture polyculture system whereby herbs and barramundi can be simultaneously and sustainably produced. UESA has now won a five-year organic produce supply agreement with Coles.
Schneider Electric's Energy University endorsed by IHEA
19 November, 2013Schneider Electric's Energy University - an online resource where anyone with an interest in the energy industry can undertake free training courses - has been endorsed by the Institute of Hospital Engineering Australia (IHEA) as a recognised source of educational and developmental material.
Government introduces carbon tax repeal Bills into parliament
14 November, 2013The Australian Government yesterday introduced a package of Bills into parliament to repeal the carbon tax.
"Golden opportunity" for Australia to help solve soil crisis, says ASC
13 November, 2013The Australian Soil Consortium (ASC) is calling for Australia to take a leading role in overcoming the increasing threat of land degradation.
