Category: Adelaide+SA

Ngapartji Ngapartji emerges from eight years of research and development between Scott Rankin and Trevor Jamieson and the Jamieson family. From this foundation, it continues to evolve as a cross-cultural social change project. Ngapartji Ngapartji has many layers involving language learning, teaching and maintenance, community development, crime prevention, cross cultural collaboration, creating new literacy training models as well as film, art and theatre making.

October 20, 2010 to October 29, 2010

David Suzuki, internationally renowned scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster will be touring Australia to promote his new book, The Legacy. A distillation of the wisdom and experience of David Suzuki’s long and passionate love affair with Planet Earth and his legacy for generations to come. Click here for a full list of David’s public appearances.

Radical new monitor mounting design, Levitate, by Atdec re-defines workplace aesthetics. In keeping with the movement toward a greener planet, Levitate has also been designed with complete environmental responsibility in mind. Each of its parts is recyclable and can be broken down into their individual base components. No hazardous or VOC emitting materials are used and raw metal finishes are maximised. Even its packaging is designed for the use of recycled paper pulp and recyclable paper material wherever possible.

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Kyrie Kohlhagen is the creative talent behind Messagemark, a stationery design business printing retro inspired prints with a modern twist on recycled paper stock. Based in Adelaide, she also runs the local “Organic & Sustainable market” featuring produce from local growers and local crafters featuring their upcycled and sustainable designs. Read her interview with State of Green here.

October 20, 2010 to October 23, 2010

Green Roofs Australia’s mission is to increase the awareness of the economic, social, and environmental benefits of green roof & wall infrastructure. Their 4th annual conference is to be held at the Adelaide Zoo from the 20 -23 October. The conference will offer 2 days of expert papers from both Australian and International speakers, exhibition/trade show, and a day of green roof and wall tours and workshops.

The Shank Hill House on the outskirts of Geelong, Victoria was completed this year by Daniel Ash Architects. With a focus on creating modern housing with an eco sustainable edge, this abode treads lightly on its surroundings.