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Air conditioning uses a large part of a city’s electricity. It makes up 40-50% of a typical commercial building and residential blocks. Therefore it needs to be a key area for policy makers seeking solutions for Climate Change. Rapid urbanization in particular is a megatrend that compels cities to seriously look at this. In a…

This presentation showcases a flagship geothermal project and describes it in the context of the greater geothermal industry. The presentation includes the project’s: history and development; operational data to date; long-term cost savings; and greenhouse gas footprint.

For over 30 years Barry has worked with owners and architects to develop a more streamlined construction path, maximising the holistic architectural values of the completed project.  With a proven understanding of design philosophy and decades of experience, Barry is now a contributor to the Hivve classroom design concept. Hivve is the next generation sustainable…

As the planet continues to rapidly urbanize there is a growing sense that a new model is needed: one that overcomes the physical (and mental) disconnect between nature and cities. Prof. Timothy Beatley believes that contact with nature is not something optional but it absolutely essential for a happy, healthy and meaningful life. Urban design…

Wind down from the full day conference and take a quick 10 minutes stroll to join the Networking Drinks at the Drift Bar, the best venue on the Sunshine Coast. Enjoy local craft beer, great food and waterfront views! Click here to find out more.

Sustainability in development seeks to address some of the biggest challenges we face currently as a society. Central to this is how we demonstrate empathy in creating places for people to live, play and work. This presentation seeks to highlight some of the current trends in sustainable design and development and how organisations are proactively…

If the future two-way electric system is made up of billions of endpoints interacting with each other — microgrids, solar systems, smart appliances, in-field distributed computing and energy management software — how do you create a secure system that can verify instantaneous, autonomous transactions across these nodes as market conditions change? Many people believe that…

The founders of the Lean philosophy and techniques in achieving organisational excellence noted that organisations are often most efficient and lean when they first form. As they grow waste creeps in and efficiency and agility reduce. To achieve a circular economy where recycling, reuse and energy optimisation play a major role, a shift is required…

Workshop Presenters: Suzy Munt, Associate Director, BDO Andrew MacDonell, Associate Director, BDO Marc Orchard, Director of Start Ups, BDO This workshop is designed for those who have an idea and are ready to take the next steps, but don’t know what they are. The session will cover structure, financials, success drivers, advantages, financial strategy, markets…