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Unlandscaped 2010

Unlandscaped, the Landscape Architecture Australia prize for unrealized landscapes, seeks thought-provoking responses to contemporary issues.

The prize promotes ideas and debate about landscape architecture by rewarding challenging new work.

The annual program is open to landscape architects, graduates, students and other built environment professionals who are invited to enter their unrealized projects, propositions and scenarios. The overall [...]

3rd International Urban Design Conference

The 3rd International Urban Design Conference is being held from 30th August to 1 September 2010 at the National Convention Centre, Canberra.

“Designs On Our Future” will be the theme in 2010. Australia’s population is projected to increase by 60 per cent in the next 40 years, what impact will this have on our existing cities?

The [...]

Barangaroo Progress Report

On 9 November, two proponents, Brookfield Multiplex and Lend Lease, lodged Final Phase bids for the right to develop Stage One. This progress report contains an article about the process for the assessment and evaluation of those bids. You will also find an update on Barangaroo’s sustainability objectives, the Foreshore Walk, Headland Park and public [...]

HEALTHY PARKS HEALTHY PEOPLE

11-16 April 2009, Melbourne Convention and Exhibiton Centre

Join one thousand delegates at the inaugural International Healthy Parks Healthy People Congress 2010.

The Inaugural International Healthy Parks Healthy People Congress will explore how nature significantly contributes to our wellbeing and broader societal benefits. It is expected to attract over 1000 delegates from Australia and around the world. [...]

GET CONNECTED

28 June – 1 July 2010
University of NSW, Sydney

Calling all Architects, Engineers, Art and Design Professionals
in business, government and academia

Share your experiences, success stories, innovations and new ideas

Due to a high level of interest the final deadline for Submission of Abstracts has been
EXTENDED to 1 December 2009

This major international design education conference is an [...]

Walk Against Warming

Walk Against Warming is Australia’s largest day of community action on climate change! This year Greenfest will assist Queensland Conservation Council organize the Walk Against Warming in Brisbane on Saturday 12 December at 10am in the Brisbane CBD.

This year’s walk coincides with a very important day of global action on 12 December, aimed to influence [...]

Greenfest

Greenfest 5-7 June Brisbane Botanic Gardens

This World Environment Day Friday 5 June come together at Greenfest, presented by Brisbane City Council and join millions around the world working together to combat climate change. Be there at 12:00 midday to witness Nunukul Yuggera welcome our collective spirit of hope to country. Followed by Lord Mayor Campbell [...]

Compost and Worm Farm Workshop

Nillumbik Shire Council (VIC) is holding a compost and worm farm workshop this Saturday 23 May as part of their Environmental Events Program:

Do you need some additional tips or are just starting up your compost or worm farm? Wendy and Ross Mather will run a workshop sharing all their secrets from 25 years of experience [...]

The Fifth Estate

A new website for news and networking on sustainable property in Australia.
A website by and for passionate people and motivated companies who are determined to harness the power of the built environment to save the planet.

WHY?

Because there is a need for speed – and because the fluid exchange of news, information and resources will help [...]

Urban Forest Seminar

Urban Forests – Striving for a natural balance

The seminar from Treelogic aims to provide a holistic perspective around the sociological, psychological and economic perspectives of our urban environment. Our renowned guest speakers have a wealth of valuable information and will cover the benefits of increasing tree coverage in our cities and how appropriate design allows [...]

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