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The Importance of Living Infrastructure in Schools
Green
Friday September 14 2018

The Importance of Living Infrastructure in Schools

Did you know that in 2017, there were more than 3.8 million students enrolled in 9,444 (public, catholic and independent) primary and high schools across Australia?

Living Infrastructure and Environmental Rating Systems
Green
Friday February 23 2018

Living Infrastructure and Environmental Rating Systems

How can living infrastructure help you achieve environmental ratings like the WELL Building Standard, Living Building Challenge and Green Star?

Living Infrastructure Will Benefit Australia’s Ageing Population
Landscaping
Thursday September 7 2017

Living Infrastructure Will Benefit Australia’s Ageing Population

Australia's ageing population is about to greatly increase the country's demand for living infrastructure.

Who’s Paying? Funding Living Infrastructure in 2017 and Beyond
Green
Monday July 17 2017

Who’s Paying? Funding Living Infrastructure in 2017 and Beyond

When it comes to living or green infrastructure, funding is a commonly cited barrier to implementation.

Green Motorways: Contradiction in Terms or Potential Reality?
Green
Tuesday May 30 2017

Green Motorways: Contradiction in Terms or Potential Reality?

A few years ago, I was stuck in hellish Sydney traffic, with the temperature soaring close to 40 degrees Celsius, and as I entered the tunnel...

Living Infrastructure Trends in 2017
Green
Wednesday March 29 2017

Living Infrastructure Trends in 2017

I’m sure you will agree it’s been a pretty interesting start to the year with some extreme weather conditions and even more extreme politics.

Creating Resilient Cities with Living Infrastructure
Landscaping
Wednesday October 26 2016

Creating Resilient Cities with Living Infrastructure

The climate is becoming more unpredictable and fierce with each passing year.

Living Infrastructure Gains Momentum With New RICS Guide
Green
Tuesday September 13 2016

Living Infrastructure Gains Momentum With New RICS Guide

Last month, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) launched a new living infrastructure guide.

The Benefits of Biophilia and Greenery in Retail
Commercial
Monday June 6 2016

The Benefits of Biophilia and Greenery in Retail

When it comes to sustainability in the built environment, office buildings are often the testing ground for new design principles and technologies.