Category: Melbourne+VIC

CERES Earthship callout for skilled volunteers


Earthship Biotecture.. a revolutionary alternative to Sustainable Housing and Land Development and one is being built at CERES in Melbourne. The team is needing some help in the following areas: 1. Experienced planner / building code authority; 2. Film / documentary producers; 3. Communication Manager

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Sustainable Architecture Forum – The Pixel building

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August 25, 2010 6:00 pm

A prototype building by developers Grocon, which has gained a perfect Green Star Score (including 5 of the available innovation credits). The project is also aiming for carbon neutrality, LEED platinum rating and the Worlds highest rating under BREEAM.

3rd floor Seminar Room, 41 Exhibition Street, Melbourne. More info.

Also you can read about the Pixel Building at the Australian Design Review

Posted in Architecture, Calendar, Forum, Melbourne+VIC | Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 | dvize melbourne | No Comments »

Changing the Climate: Utopia, Dystopia and Catastrophe

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August 30, 2010 to September 1, 2010

The Centre for Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies (CLCS) has convened a series of conferences as part of its’ research strength in the areas of utopian and science fiction studies.

Monash Conference Centre, Level 7, 30 Collins Street, Melbourne

Posted in Calendar, Conference, Melbourne+VIC, Writing | Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 | dvize melbourne | No Comments »

A victory for all humanity – Vietnam 1965-1975 seminar – poster exhibition – film festival

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September 4, 2010 September 18, 2010 September 25, 2010 October 2, 2010

Melbourne Exhibition launch Wed 6.30pm September 1; Seminar, Sat September 4, 2pm International Bookshop, Trades Hall, Lygon St, Carlton

Brisbane Sat September 18, 1pm CEPU, 41 Peel St, South Brisbane

Sydney Sat September 25, 1pm Suite 72/65 Myrtle St, Chippendale

Perth Sat October 2, 2pm MUA Hall, 2-4 Kwong Alley, North Fremantle

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Affirmative Architecture – The ability of architecture to make life better

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August 20, 2010 to August 21, 2010

The symposium draws together international and Australian architects and landscape architects who have demonstrated commitment to a social agenda and have made significant contribution to the public realm. Image by Phooey

RMIT Centre for Design Sustainable Design Courses

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Sustainable Urban and Regional Futures (SURF) Program
Wed 25 Aug

Headstart – Design for Sustainability Masterclass
Tue 14 Sep 2010 to Tue 12 Oct 2010

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) – Introduction
Wed 24 Nov 2010 to Thu 25 Nov 2010

Posted in Melbourne+VIC, Product design | Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 | dvize melbourne | No Comments »