Category: Architecture

What could a sustainable neighborhood in Melbourne look like? How could we transform a number of our existing urban communities through design ‘interventions’?

The animated films are a culmination of four years’ worth of work by students and staff from Swinburne University, RMIT University, Monash University and the University of Melbourne, as well as from Melbourne design professionals. Each presents a different area of sustainable design innovation.

view the films here

GREENHOUSE BY JOOST from The Design Files on Vimeo.

It’s the first film from The Design Files blog.

March 4, 2011 4:00 am 4:00 am

Appealing to architects, building designers, HSAS and HERS assessors, builders. engineers and consumers this seminars provide valuable information and insight on how to make homes more sustainable.

The two hour seminar showcases a recently completed 8 star home as a case study with the project manager and live-in owner, Cameron Rosen sharing his journey of designing, developing, building and living in this sustainable home.

24th March OR 25th MARCH 2011

FOR MORE INFO AND TO BOOK (places strickly limited)
www.trybooking.com/8342

February 15, 2011 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

An introductory workshop exploring the entire life cycle based impacts of producing and consuming products. A hands-on session for designers, architects, business and marketing, PR and sustainability experts. For full details and to book visit www.lifecyclethinking.com.au

This Tuesday in Melbourne.

Adelaide architect and founder of Energy Architecture John Maitland renovated his own home and made a documentary about the process. What unfolds is essentially a human interest story, showcasing details of the methodology and products of sustainable building practices. Click here for more info.

Beyond Zero Emissions is commencing preparation for a Zero Carbon Australia Buildings Plan for an anticipated release in August 2011. The ZCA2020 Buildings Plan aims to demonstrate that there are no technical barriers to zero emission buildings in Australia. The Buildings Plan will also seek to quantify the maximum reduction in energy consumption achievable by implementing cost effective energy efficiency measures in all existing and new buildings. See how you might be able to get involved.