Living Green
What's New
Green Cities 2008: What’s Possible Now? February 10 to February 13, 2008.
The Green Building Council of Australia and the Property Council of Australia have once again joined forces to host Green Cities 08: What's Possible Now? This Australasian Conference and Expo will be held from 10-13 February 2008 at the Sydney Convention Centre, Darling Harbour.The two day conference and expo will offer delegates the opportunity to explore the latest green building initiatives and technologies that are currently available and hear from key international and Australian speakers who are transforming the property industry now.A third day with include Green Star courses and workshops, as well as a selection of Property Council of Australia's Professional Development courses. A number of green building tours will also be available.Places are strictly limited so early registration is highly recommended.For more information on Green Cities 08 go to: greencities.org.au
Sustainable Living Festival. February 15, 16 & 17, 2008.
the Sustainable Living Festival is a three-day celebration of cultural innovation and creativity. The Festival draws together diverse approaches that focus on social and ecological sustainability. Staged at Federation Square, this unique event fuses interactive displays, demonstrations, artworks, exhibits, designs, films, multimedia and live performances. For further information and to buy tickets, visit the festival website.
Design for Lifestyle and the Future
The Your Home Technical Manual gives you the information you need to design and build a more comfortable home that is less expensive to run while more environmentally friendly. Written by designers and builders, for designers and builders, it is the definitive tool for creating a home that is enjoyable to live in, cost effective and environmentally sensitive. Visit their website for further information.
The top 20 Easy Ways to Green Your Living Space
You don’t have to live in the latest concept house to go-green. Red Orbit lists the top 20 easy ways to green your living space.
Eco-Friendly Technology
The Greenest Tech Products. PC World have compiled their top-ten list of eco-friendly technology products.
Energy Efficiency and the Property Sector
Energy Efficiency builds a platform for climate solutions in the property sector. Read the full Report from the Australian Conservation Foundation.
Australia to become the clean energy hub of the Asia-Pacific region
Federal Labour's announcement which aims to make Australia the clean energy hub of the Asia-Pacific region, has been welcomed by the Clean Energy Council because Australia's renewable energy and low emissions resources provide a perfect platform from which this can become a reality. But the industry leader is warning that in the absence of clear targets no new investment will take place. Read the full report from the Business Council for Sustainable Energy.