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) >

Building Energy Efficient, Cost-saving Aussie Homes. 'Low energy efficiency standards have left too many Australians living in poorly-made homes equated to “glorified tents”, which are stifling during summer and freezing in winter.' (Climate Council, Sydney) >

Q Cabin  claims: 'Q Cabin Kits are the standard in sustainable, disaster-resistant housing.' 'The Q Cabin Kits have been approved in California’s most strict Wildfire areas. We use 2×6 steel studs and track, 2×12 steel floor joists and 18 gauge Quonset material with a 50-year warranty. (Q Cabin Kits, Chico, California) >

Will infrastructure bend or break under climate stress? 'Infrastructure is the backbone of the global economy, connecting people, enhancing quality of life - and promoting health and safety. But climate change is revealing infrastructure vulnerabilities.' (McKinsey Sustainability, USA) >

Insights into Community Urban Resilience Experiences ... 50 deg. normal? (Sydney Environment Institute, University of Sydney) >

'...research and knowledge broker in sustainable infrastructure and building design, construction and management to enhance the performance of Australia’s built environment industry.' (Sustainable Built Environment National Research Centre, Curtain University and Griffith University) >

Sustainable and innovative homes: 'The lightweight, but yet durable blocks enable you to build a house in less than eight hours by two people. The blocks are joined together using a rubber hammer. The erection of the house does not require electricity, so it can also be built in remote regions and crisis areas.' (Block-Solutions, Finland) >

Green Star Home Standard certification system. Green Star courses & accreditation. Dr Chau Chak Wing Building, NSW, University of Technology Sydney. (Green Building Council of Australia) >

'A pilot for sustainable designs of the future, the GCI building is a living example of how we can minimise the amount of energy we consume but still enjoy a vibrant, healthy working environment.' (Global Change Institute, University of Queensland.) >

Update on the National Construction Code (Australian Building Codes Board) >