Scientists look for the Holy Grail: The whitest paint ever
April 16, 2021
… and that could be really good for the climate.
April 16, 2021
… and that could be really good for the climate.
April 15, 2021
Beulah’s Paragon tower in Melbourne’s CBD will be home to one of the largest vertical solar panel systems in Australia. b.energy was appointed to design, construct, operate and maintain the 128 panels installed on the core walls of the tower, which are set to outperform similar developments in terms of emissions reduction, cost reduction and green energy sustainability. The 42 kW system
...April 13, 2021
Professional services company Jacobs has joined Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand (SCCANZ) to support action and investment in digital solutions that advance sustainability outcomes in our cities, towns and communities. SCCANZ is reported to be the world’s largest network of smart cities practitioners and policymakers. With Jacobs becoming a member company, SCCANZ Executive Director
...March 30, 2021
How cannabis can be part of an affordable housing future — not just one for eco-conscious elites.
March 30, 2021
When I returned to the office after having my first child, I noticed for the first time that all of the offices and conference rooms either had windows or non-locking doors, which left me without any safe spaces for pumping. Fortunately, I work for a supportive company that requested modification from building management to convert a small conference room to a part-time pumping room. Shortly thereafter, the
...March 25, 2021
Heritage retention works at Melbourne’s Goods Shed No.5 are complete, following a six-month process that has seen individual components of the shed cautiously dismantled and catalogued for repurposing — sparking innovative ways to regenerate and reduce waste. Site owner Riverlee is committed to retaining as many items as possible, giving them new life through the forthcoming Seafarers
...March 22, 2021
Reservoir Station in Melbourne’s north has been awarded a Five Star Green Star Design & As Built rating by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), reported to be the first train station in Australia to do so. The rating is categorised by the GBCA as an ‘Australian Excellence’ achievement. Completed by the Level Crossing Removal Project in July 2020, Reservoir Station was rated
...March 18, 2021
Polar bears, recycling bins, and trees are out.
March 16, 2021
Growth in the urban population directly affects the increase of urban areas, which in turn influences the natural environment. The volume of vegetation decreases, agricultural land quality and the number of water resources become worse as well which leads to environmental pollution. The city represents a complex mosaic of natural and anthropogenic habitats.
...March 15, 2021
The nonprofit consortium that oversees the nation’s building codes has given the construction and gas industries more control over the process.