Sustainability Summit

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Alba Thermal Springs joins the Sustainability Summit as exclusive prize partner
Experience sustainability and luxury in one unforgettable stay! Alba Thermal Springs joins the Sustainability Summit as our exclusive prize partner.

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2025 Sustainability Awards Shortlist revealed
Now in their 19th year, the Architecture & Design Sustainability Awards are Australia’s leading program dedicated to recognising innovation and excellence in sustainable architecture and design.

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Tickets now on sale for the 2025 Sustainability Summit
Tickets for Architecture & Design’s 2025 Sustainability Summit are on sale. This 19 November, engage in ten expert-led panels on urban planning, AI, and circular economy. Join industry leaders in Sydney or online, and gain CPD-accredited insights to drive innovative, sustainable building solutions shaping our shared future. Plus on demand access to recordings.

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Sustainability Summit #10: What Comes Next in Workplace Design?
This upcoming panel, “What Comes Next In Workplace Design?” will address the evolving landscape of the commercial sector in the wake of the pandemic.

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Sustainability Summit #8: Sustainability in transport design & assessing environmental impact
This upcoming panel, Sustainability in Transport Design & Assessing Environmental Impact, will explore the sustainability initiatives at the heart of transport design.

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Win a $3600 Luxury Retreat at Sequoia Lodge by Attending the 2024 Sustainability Summit
Attendees of the Sustainability Summit will have an extraordinary chance to win a luxurious adult-only retreat to one of South Australia’s finest destinations

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Sustainability Summit Panel #5 – Can Prefab/Modular Fix Our Affordable Housing Crisis?
Modular and prefabricated buildings are gaining attention as innovative solutions to the challenges faced in the construction industry.

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Sustainability Summit #9 – Data-driven design: Leveraging technology for sustainable housing
This upcoming panel will examine the role of digitalisation in sustainable architecture with a focus on housing.

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Sustainability Summit #7 – Are we truly ready to pivot to transport-oriented development?
This upcoming panel discussion will examine the housing manifesto recently introduced by the NSW government.

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Sustainability Summit Panel #6 – The Evolution and adaptation of green roofs
With a rapidly growing global population that is becoming increasingly urbanised, competition for space and resources in our cities is fierce.

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Sustainability Summit Panel #4 – Building Healthy Homes for Wellbeing
Health and wellbeing have become key pillars in modern residential building design. As more people recognise the importance of living in spaces that promote physical and mental health, architects and builders are prioritising features that enhance wellbeing.

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Sustainability Panel #3: Sustainable trends in education design
Sustainable trends in education design have become increasingly vital in recent years, especially in light of the environmental challenges at hand.

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Sustainability Summit Panel #2 – Rethinking passive design
In the past decade, passive design and Passivhaus principles have notably transformed Australian architecture, marking one of the most significant shifts in the industry.

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Sustainability Summit Panel #1: The future of aged care design
The design and delivery of aged care design has been undergoing a significant transformation in recent years, driven by shifting demographics and the evolving needs and expectations of seniors.

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Sustainability Summit 2024: Leading the charge towards a cleaner, greener future
Mark your calendars for 14th November as the Sustainability Summit, renowned for its leadership in sustainability knowledge dissemination, gears up for its annual gathering.

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Comment: Tilt’s top three sustainability priorities for 2024
In this comment piece, Tim Phillips, Managing and Creative Director of Tilt Industrial Design, identifies three key initiatives for sustainability in 2024.

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How To Design And Establish Social And Sustainable Affordable Housing for Communities
The Sustainability Summit panel delves into innovative models such as the Nightingale Housing model and the AssembleFutures concept.

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Our esteemed speakers at this year’s Sustainability Summit sessions
Join us on Nov 9 at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium for the 2023 Sustainability Summit! Renowned architects will share their expertise at the Sustainability Awards.

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Creating Sustainable Outcomes, Wellness, And Performance By Using Industrial Design
This Sustainability Summit session will raise critical questions regarding why a sustainable design approach isn’t more prevalent in the industry.

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How To Use Biophilia To Design Buildings That Generate Their Own Energy
In this upcoming Sustainability Summit session, the panel will zero in on integrating biophilic design principles into contemporary architecture.

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The Rise Of New Multi-Residential Housing Models And How They Are Changing The Way We Live
“The Rise of New Multi-Residential Housing Models and How They Are Changing the Way We Live” will focus on the evolving landscape of multi-residential housing in Australia.

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Why 10-Star Homes Will Become the Norm in Residential Design. But How to Get There?
Sustainability Summit’s session explores the shift in homeowner and builder aspirations beyond the mandated 6-star energy rating.

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Arm yourself with knowledge: Sustainability Summit live
The industry’s leading conference on the Sustainable Built Environment takes place Thursday 10 November in person, in Sydney.

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The 2021 Sustainability Awards shortlist is a sign of the times
The Sustainability Awards are more important now than ever. The last year has given us a dire look into the future and positioned us as an impetus for change.

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Next week, sustainability goes back to the top of the agenda
Before this godforsaken year tapers to a close, it’s time to regroup as an industry and recalibrate our priorities. The (virtual) place to do so is at the 2020 Sustainability Summit.