Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction 2022
Towards a Zero-emission, Efficient and Resilient Buildings and Construction Sector. 'as the 2022 Buildings Global Status Report shows, the sector is not making the deep systemic changes needed to get on the path to this goal' (United Nations Environment Programme, New York) >
Australian Passive House Association
...aims to make Passive House the benchmark for comfort in all our buildings...(Australian Passive House Association)
The DC Nanogrid House project
ReNEWW and DC Nanogrid houses are living labs for energy efficient home research...'serving a unique role as living laboratories where water and electricity use is closely recorded' (Purdue University, USA) >
Living in Timber Cities
Living in timber cities could avoid emissions – without using farmland for wood production'Housing a growing population in homes made out of wood instead of conventional steel and concrete could avoid more than 100 billion tons of emissions of the greenhouse gas CO2 until 2100' (Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research) >
Insurance Affordability
Home insurance affordability and socioeconomic equity in a changing climate. 'Concern around insurance affordability and availability is already prominently on the agenda of many stakeholders, from consumer groups to regulators and governments'. 'Green Paper' ... (The Actuaries Institute of Australia) >
Your Home (6th. Edition)
'Australia’s independent guide to creating sustainable homes for the future'Australian Government publication, covering... • Build, Buy, Renovate • Passive Design • Materials • Energy • Water • Live and Adapt • Case Studies • Free Sample Designs Available in print, or free access online. (Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, Canberra) >
Cross-Laminated Timber
Scientometric Analysis for Cross-Laminated Timber in the Context of Construction 4.0 'This study makes a scientometric review comparison between CLT and the impact of the fourth industrial revolution (formally known as Industry 4.0) in the construction industry, focusing on worldwide academic publications between 2006 and 2022' (Laboratory of Intelligent Manufacturing, Design and Automation, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, Canada)
Sustainability Awards - Architecture & Design
Sustainability Awards - Sponsored by Architecture & Design. '...awards program dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating excellence in sustainable design and architecture' Categories & Information: Architecture & Design >
Australian Passive House Association
The APHA 'aims to make Passive House the benchmark for comfort in all our buildings.' Their Vision: All Australians live and work in healthy, comfortable, low energy, resilient buildings. Their Mission: Lead change by educating, promoting, and supporting the delivery of Certified Passive House buildings in Australia. Their site includes a searchable Members Directory. >
Uninsurable Nation
Uninsurable Nation: Australia’s most climate-vulnerable places. 'As the risk of being affected by extreme weather events increases, insurers will raise premiums to cover the increased cost of claims and reinsurance.' (Climate Council of Australia, Sydney) >