sustainability

North Fitzroy Library and Community Hub awarded six Green Star rating

28 Jun, 2018

The North Fitzroy Library and Community Hub has become the first mixed-use public building to receive a six-star Green Star rating by the Green Building Council of Australia – representing another string to the bow of this dynamic, community-oriented Melbourne project. “The North Fitzroy community are an educated community that wanted…

Sustainability on the agenda at 2018 Think Brick Awards

22 Jun, 2018

The Think Brick Awards, Australia’s richest design awards, has announced its jury members for 2018 with a line up of leading industry experts and influencers. This year’s awards, which will be announced at a gala dinner on 23 August 2018, will be judged by a jury looking for a unique…

Burwood Brickworks masterplan approved

20 Jun, 2018

The former brickworks site in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs will be transformed into one of Australia’s most sustainable communities after Frasers Property Australia’s ambitious masterplan for the development – including 700 homes and plans for the world’s most sustainable shopping centre – received the green light. Burwood Brickworks will inject new…

The future of sustainable urban farming

10 Apr, 2018

As society continues to care more about how food is produced, urban farming has the ability to bring agriculture closer to the consumer, creating a potential boom for jobs, boosting exposure to farming and nurturing the passion vital for industry innovation. That’s the view of entrepreneur turned first-generation farmer, Jan…