Sustainability
It's well established that solar chimneys can be a simple solution for cutting heating and cooling energy costs but, in what they're calling a world first, researchers have modelled how a specially-de...
By Editor-
5 May 2020
The building was constructed using low environmental impact materials, including steel, concrete, timber, plumbing piping, carpets and furniture, that include recycled, reclaimed and low carbon impact...
By Editor-
4 May 2020
Semi-transparent solar cells that can be incorporated into window could transform architecture, urban planning and electricity generation, Australian scientists say in a paper in Nano Energy....
By Editor-
21 April 2020
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency's (ARENA) funding will be spread over 12 months....
By Editor-
8 April 2020
Australian airports could substantially reduce their carbon footprint, according to a new report from the CEFC that identifies 15 initiatives to cut greenhouse gas emissions. More than half of the ini...
By FM Media-
25 February 2020
Texon has announced that it is on a mission to become a zero waste organisation by 2025 – reinforcing its commitment to the development of sustainable footwear components....
By FM Media-
20 February 2020
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) has announced that it has passed the 500 million-square foot (46,451,520-square metre) mark of buildings registered and certified under th...
By FM Media-
10 February 2020
In part two, TURLOUGH GUERIN presents six more questions for environmental and sustainability professionals to ask when developing a business case....
By Editor-
8 January 2020
TURLOUGH GUERIN considers the responsibility of sustainability professionals in aligning their ideas with an organisation's development agenda....
By Editor-
7 January 2020
By following this list, building and facility managers will be better prepared for the conducting of an apartment building NABERS rating....
By Arian Bahramsari-
6 January 2020
