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Journal articles on the topic "Sustainable architecture – Australia"
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Shao, Jizhong. "Sustainable strategies applied on commercial architecture in Australia." Frontiers of Architectural Research 2, no. 3 (September 2013): 362–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foar.2013.04.005.
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Schirmer, Raphael. "Les paysages des vignobles d'Australie. De l'Arcadie au Jacob's Creek." Sud-Ouest européen 21, no. 1 (2006): 105–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.3406/rgpso.2006.2917.
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Landscapes of the vineyards of Australia. From the Arcadie to Jacob's Creek. Landscapes of the Australian vineyard are inherited from the agrarian ideals that directed their genesis. They are the complete transposition in Australia of euro- pean landscapes, like in the Yara or Barossa valleys. They are today subjected to a multitude of processes which transform them deeply : integration into globalization, tourism development, or sustainable development - so that they might appear as models of a new modernity with the other vineyards of the New World. The architecture of the wineries and the evolution of the landscapes show this phenomenon.
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Muminovic, Milica, and Holly Caton. "SUSTAINING SUBURBIA – THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PUBLIC PRIVATE INTERFACE IN THE CASE OF CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA." International Journal of Architectural Research: ArchNet-IJAR 12, no. 3 (November 4, 2018): 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.26687/archnet-ijar.v12i3.1793.
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Among existing and anticipated changes in global urbanisation and population growth, the challenge of retrofitting suburbia within sustainable cities needs to be considered. However, given the opposing nature of sustainability and suburbia, this task is not easy. Different approaches have tried to define the theory for achieving sustainable cities, but the nature of suburbia presents issues in densification, as density is perceived to limit the liveability and importantly the private sphere that makes suburbia desirable. To begin addressing sustainability in suburbia, the question of how to densify suburbs while maintaining their liveable quality, needs to be addressed. Focusing on the case of Canberra the paper builds a framework for discussing these questions within analysis of suburb density, behavioural studies and the public private interface. In doing so, it is evident that sustaining suburbia through densification, within the context of sustainable cities, cannot be considered without recognising morphology and the need for, and integration of, the public private interface.
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Zaman, Atiq, Ying-Qi Chan, Emil Jonescu, and Iain Stewart. "Critical Challenges and Potential for Widespread Adoption of Mass Timber Construction in Australia—An Analysis of Industry Perceptions." Buildings 12, no. 9 (September 7, 2022): 1405. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings12091405.
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The construction industry is one of the largest producers of greenhouse gases, accounting for 38% of global carbon emissions. Recently, interest in mass timber construction has grown, due to its potential benefits in reducing environmental impact compared to traditional construction methods that use steel and concrete, and in promoting global sustainability and climate agendas, such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and global net-zero emissions by 2050. Despite the slow adoption of mass timber construction (MTC) in Australia, some innovative and iconic projects and initiatives have been realised. The research intends to identify critical challenges and potential for broader adoption of MTC in Australia. The study reviewed selected MTC projects, followed by a perception survey and interviews of the relevant industry stakeholders in Australia to understand the key barriers and enablers for the widespread application of MTC in Australia. Significant challenges identified in the research include a lack of understanding of fire safety, regulations, performance, inherent application, and local manufacturers and suppliers, which are yet to be improved. In addition, it was found that prior experience built confidence in the application of MTC. Furthering widespread adoption of MTC technology in Australia beyond cost competitiveness requires the Australian construction industry to work towards developing suitable regulatory and insurance policies, financing, incentivising clients, and a skilled workforce. The study focuses on an investigation in the context of industry perceptions of MTC in Australia. Based on the analysis of the critical characteristics of MTC projects, and using the empirical data, the study identifies key challenges and opportunities in the widespread application of MTC in Australia.
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Mildawani, Irina, and Shahed Khan. "The Role of Landscape Architecture Profession In Two Different Contexts: A Comparative Review of the Practitioners in Responding To Climate Change Adaptation." Indonesian Journal of Planning and Development 1, no. 1 (September 24, 2014): 43. http://dx.doi.org/10.14710/ijpd.1.1.43-50.
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<p class="Abstract">In the context of rising concerns about global warming and sustainable development this paper examines the challenges of landscape architecture (LA) in developing and developed countries in handling climate change adaptation. The paper aims to find how the LA institutes define their professionals’ roles in dealing with society and environment. It seeks to focus on the professionals’ involvement in climate change adaptation programs in Indonesia and Australia. The paper seeks to determine how contextual factors such as institutional roles and types of prevalent governance systems shape the development of landscape architecture discipline and its professional capability with respect to other related built environment professions (architecture and planning). The websites of the ISLA (Indonesian Society of Landscape Architects) and the AILA (Australian Institutes of Landscape Architects) are examined and analysed from the perspective of professional principles of the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA). The aim is to determine the LA practitioners’ awareness and approaches in handling climate change challenges in various roles and capabilities. It has found that the professional institute in Australia has been involved in the educational program to equip their practitioner members to have a basic knowledge and further application of climate change adaptation in their design and planning projects; whereas in Indonesia the practitioners are actively involved in community capacity building to increase people’s awareness and participation in mitigating the climate change at local as well as regional levels. Findings from the study seek to establish the universality of the LA profession and its relevance in both developed and developing countries.</p>
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Kalutara, Pushpitha, Guomin Zhang, Sujeeva Setunge, and Ron Wakefield. "Factors that influence Australian community buildings’ sustainable management." Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management 24, no. 1 (January 16, 2017): 94–117. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ecam-10-2015-0158.
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Purpose Australia has a huge stock of community buildings built up over decades. Their replacements consume a large sum of money from country’s economy which has called for a strategy for their sustainable management. For this, a comprehensive decision-making structure is an utmost requirement. The purpose of this paper is to capture their sustainable management from four aspects, i.e. environmental, economic, social and functional. Design/methodology/approach The design process follows an extensive review of environmental and life cycle assessments and company context documents. Extracted factors are tailored to community buildings management following expert consultation. However, the resulted list of factors is extremely large, and “factor analysis” technique is used to group the factors. For this, an industry-wide questionnaire across Australian local councils is employed to solicit opinions of the list of factors. Findings The analysis has pinpointed 18 key parameters (criteria) to represent all four aspects. This paper presents the preliminary findings of the factors and the analysis results based on the questionnaire responses. Practical implications The final decision-making structure incorporates all these aspects and criteria. This can be used to develop a decision-making model which produces a sustainability index for building components. Asset managers can mainly use the sustainability index to prioritise their maintenance activities and eventually, to find out cost-optimisation options for them. Originality/value Most notably, this is the first study to apply all four sustainability aspects (environmental, economic, social and functional) to develop a decision-making structure for Australian community buildings’ sustainable management.
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Yu, Rongrong, and Michael J. Ostwald. "Comparing Architects’ Perceptions of the Usefulness of Digital Design Environments with their Aspirations for Sustainable Design in Australia." Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering 29, no. 2 (October 27, 2021): 5–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.5755/j01.sace.29.2.28355.
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This paper uses a combined method – survey and semi-structured interviews – to evaluate the perceived effectiveness of digital design environments for supporting architects’ sustainable design practices. In most contemporary firms, architects’ sustainable design aspirations are reliant on the use digital design tools and associated computational platforms. Past research, however, suggests that a level of uncertainty exists about whether these tools and platforms are sufficient for this purpose. To investigate this issue in an Australian context, architects were invited to take part in an online survey to identify general trends and perceptions, leading to a series of semi-structured interviews, to analyse the issues in detail. The survey results (n = 70) suggest that despite considering sustainable design an important objective in their design practice, participants believe that digital design tools require further development and improvement. Detailed interviews (n = 15) then identified specific factors affecting the usefulness of digital design tools. These results enhance our understanding of Australian architects’ experiences using digital design tools. It also contributes to improving the tools that support sustainable design practices throughout the architectural, engineering and construction industry.
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Hu, Xin, Bo Xia, Martin Skitmore, and Laurie Buys. "Providing a sustainable living environment in not-for-profit retirement villages." Facilities 36, no. 5/6 (April 3, 2018): 272–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/f-02-2017-0013.
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Purpose As a viable housing option for older people, retirement villages need to provide a sustainable living environment that satisfies their residents’ needs in terms of affordability, lifestyle and environmental friendliness. This is, however, a significant challenge for not-for-profit developers because of the high upfront costs involved in using sustainable practices. The purpose of this paper is to identify the sustainable features and practices adopted in not-for-profit retirement villages. Design/methodology/approach Because of the lack of quantitative historical data, a case study approach was adopted to identify the sustainable features and practices used in a not-for-profit retirement village in Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. Data were collected based on interviews, direct observation and documentation, and collected data were analysed by using content analysis. Findings The research findings indicate that similar to private developers, not-for-profit developers also have the capability to make their village environment sustainable. In this case, the sustainable practices cover various aspects including the selection of village location, site planning, provision of facilities and services, social life and living costs. Although the associated costs of adopting sustainable features is a concern for both developers and residents, some of the identified sustainable practices in this case do not result in significant cost increase but can improve the residents’ quality of life substantially. Practical implications The research findings provide a number of practical implications on how to deliver sustainable retirement villages in a not-for-profit village setting. Originality/value This paper provides a first look at sustainable features and practices adopted in both the development and operation stages of a not-for-profit retirement village.
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Gronostajska, Barbara Ewa, and Anna Szczegielniak. "Inside a Microapartment: Design Solutions to Support Future Sustainable Lifestyles." Buildings 11, no. 12 (December 16, 2021): 654. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings11120654.
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The purpose of this study wass to assess the interior design solutions of residential microflats built in large European cities in countries from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). A sample consisting of thirty representative microflats with a floor area below 35 m2 was selected for the study. The flats were intended for either permanent or temporary occupancy and were built over the past fifteen years. The research field covered several large European cities, where demand for such units is high. Comparative analyses of different microflat interior design models were performed. The objective of the study was to determine which contemporary microflat interior design solutions (such as space layout, furniture layout, and design, color, and material design) are optimal and the most commonly used. Sets of design solutions applied in microflats were collected and documented. The study used a range of research methods, including a review of the literature, websites, field research, and comparative analysis. The set of presented interior design solutions and the conclusions drawn from the analyses can be useful to architects and interior designers who design microflats and residential units with greater floor areas, or flats where effective use of floor area is crucial (e.g., student housing). It is also worth mentioning that the existing literature on microflats focuses primarily on the United States and Australia and not Europe, and discusses the economics and ecology of inhabiting microflats.
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Zuo, Jian, Bo Xia, Jake Barker, and Martin Skitmore. "Green buildings for greying people." Facilities 32, no. 7/8 (April 28, 2014): 365–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/f-08-2011-0060.
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Purpose – This paper aims to identify the critical issues to be considered by developers and practitioners when embarking on their first green residential retirement project in Australia. With an increasingly ageing population and widespread acceptance of the need for sustainable development in Australia, the demand for green retirement villages is increasing. Design/methodology/approach – In view of the lack of adequate historical data for quantitative analysis, a case study approach is used to examine the successful delivery of green retirement villages. Face-to-face interviews and document analyses were conducted for data collection. Findings – The findings of the study indicate that one of the major obstacles to the provision of affordable green retirement villages is the higher initial costs involved. However, positive aspects were identified, the most significant of which relate to the innovative design of site and floor plans; adoption of thermally efficient building materials; orientation of windows; installation of water harvesting and recycling systems, water conservation fittings and appliances; and waste management during the construction stage. With the adoption of these measures, it is believed that sustainable retirement development can be achieved without significant additional capital costs. Practical implications – The research findings serve as a guide for developers in decision-making throughout the project life-cycle when introducing green features into the provision of affordable retirement accommodation. Originality/value – This paper provides insights into the means by which affordable green residential retirement projects for aged people can be successfully completed.
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Sustainable architecture – Australia"
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Presti, Maia M. "Designing For The Continued Survival Of Wildlife: A Case Study On Wildlife Habitat Design In Australia's Alice Springs Desert Park." Scholarship @ Claremont, 2018. http://scholarship.claremont.edu/scripps_theses/1136.
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This thesis explores the nexus between landscape design processes and the conservation of wildlife diversity. Extinction of earth’s unique and diverse animal species is progressing at unprecedented rates, due to humanity’s profound alteration of the natural landscape. Scientific literature increasingly points towards opportunities in the urban and landscape design fields to this issue. Unfortunately, the science and needs of wildlife are rarely integrated in rigorous ways in the planning and design of human landscapes. This gap in professional practice protocols and regulatory frameworks in much of the western world is explored and raises questions about how design can successfully protect, restore, and even re-create viable habitat and linkages for wildlife that is integrated with human landscape. Australia has modeled new integrated wildlife-centric design approaches and projects there demonstrate accumulated expertise in the specific area of wildlife habitat design. Through a case study of Australia’s Alice Springs Desert Park, I argue that balancing human and wildlife needs at every step of the design and building process is necessary for successful wildlife habitat design. This integrated approach does not view wildlife and humans as independent, but rather as two interdependent habitat participants that must coexist to ensure the future of both.
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Ely, Martin Edward. "Integrating trees into the design of the city: expert opinions on developing more sustainable practices for planting street trees in Australian cities." Thesis, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/65557.
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Street trees provide cities with a range of social, economic and environmental benefits, with large, mature trees providing the maximum benefits. Street trees can be conceptualized as a form of ‘green infrastructure’, delivering a range of environmental and human services alongside the ‘grey infrastructure’ of conventional engineering services. However street trees face an extremely hostile environment in the city and may struggle to survive and grow. These challenges are exacerbated by
‘unsustainable’ streetscape design and tree planting practices, such as planting trees in undersized tree pits dug in compacted urban soils, and surrounding trees with hard impervious surroundings. These practices often result in declining tree health, reduced tree life spans, increased tree mortality and also conflicts between trees and surrounding infrastructure.
This thesis aims to develop a more sustainable model for urban streetscape design and street tree planting practices in Australian cities, which better integrates the needs of street trees, based on the expert opinions of researchers and practitioners in the field. A mixed-method research strategy was adopted, using both quantitative and qualitative techniques. A detailed literature review of current tree planting practices was undertaken covering the following topics: providing space both above and below ground; providing trees with the resources for growth; and minimizing a range of infrastructure conflicts. The views of a variety of professionals across Australia were then collected using various techniques. These included an Australia-wide online survey of local government practitioners to address the wider picture, and in-depth interviews with practitioners in metropolitan Adelaide, to provide a detailed understanding of the issues. Detailed case studies were also conducted in four Australian capital cities, including interviews with local luminaries, to review current ‘best practice’ techniques and policies for street tree planting. The outcome of this research is presented as a new paradigm for the more sustainable urban tree planting and management practices, entitled ‘Tree Sensitive Urban Design’ (TSUD). A proposed “Model for TSUD” draws upon the practices identified in the thesis research, and recommends that the management of urban trees should move from an engineering-based approach to streetscape design, to considering street trees as an essential part of the city. The ‘Model for TSUD’ presented includes a set of objectives, planning and design principles, and a set of ‘structural’ and ‘nonstructural’ best practices to accommodate street trees.Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Adelaide, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences and School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design, 2010
Books on the topic "Sustainable architecture – Australia"
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Affolderbach, Julia, and Christian Schulz. Green Building Transitions: Regional Trajectories of Innovation in Europe, Canada and Australia. Springer, 2018.
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Affolderbach, Julia, and Christian Schulz. Green Building Transitions: Regional Trajectories of Innovation in Europe, Canada and Australia. Springer, 2018.
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Emissions, Beyond Zero. Energy- Freedom Home: How to Wipe Out Electricity and Gas Bills in Nine Steps. Scribe Publications, 2016.
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Gunn, Sarah. Stone House Construction. CSIRO Publishing, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/9780643106857.
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Stone House Construction is a comprehensive study of Australian stone building techniques in a residential context, for people with an interest in building or renovating, including property owners, architects and builders. It has a strong theme of historic stone buildings, as traditional forms of building respond to the need for structural integrity and stability over time against weathering.
The book covers aspects of building in locally sourced stone, from quarrying on-site to building arches over openings for upper storey walls, and is a source book of examples and methods to help the reader to carry on a tradition of building in local stone.
Stone buildings inspire people because they transfer a natural beauty to a human achievement. The book shows many examples of Australian stonework that have not been given exposure in previous architectural references. It promotes Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) through the continuation of a stonework tradition in Australia.
Book chapters on the topic "Sustainable architecture – Australia"
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Baverstock, Garry, and Ian Parker. "The Emerging Role of Australia in Using Adaptive Management for Developing Built Environment and Sustainable Architecture Innovations as a Contribution to Stabilising the Planet." In Proceedings of ISES World Congress 2007 (Vol. I – Vol. V), 204–8. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-75997-3_32.
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Metcalfe, Priya. "Cultural Heritage Practice Through Socially Sustainable, Adaptive Re-use of Industrial Buildings: A Western Australian Narrative." In Perspectives on Social Sustainability and Interior Architecture, 109–27. Singapore: Springer Singapore, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-4585-39-2_9.
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Hill, Glen. "Design Without Causality: Heidegger’s Impossible Challenge for Ecologically Sustainable Architecture." In Association of Architecture Schools in Australasia. University of Technology, Sydney, 2007. http://dx.doi.org/10.5130/aab.p.
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McCabe, C. "Sustainable building design in Australia." In ECO-ARCHITECTURE 2006. Southampton, UK: WIT Press, 2006. http://dx.doi.org/10.2495/arc060241.
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Petrović, Emina Kristina. "Two Conceptualisations of Change in Architectural History: Towards Driving Pro-sustainable Change in Architecture." In The 38th Annual Conference of the Society of Architectural Historians Australia and New Zealand. online: SAHANZ, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.55939/a4006pqv8s.
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At the time when it is important to act on the Climate Emergency and other pro-sustainable efforts, the key question is how to drive change. This paper examines two conceptualisations of change in architectural history in an attempt to support a better understanding of architecture-specific conceptualisations of change itself. Such understanding could offer real value in articulating how to drive pro-sustainable change in architecture. The paper identifies two conceptualisations of change which are easily found in existing writing on change in architectural history. One such conceptualisation considers architectural developments in terms of cyclical styles, or triads of early, high, and decadent stages of development of styles. Attributed to the 18th century writing of Johann Joachim Winckelmann on ancient Greek art, this conceptualisation presents one useful interpretation which links the change with natural growth. A simpler conceptualisation of two-point change is interpreted using the minor/major interpretations of change, as developed by Joan Ockman, based on the work of Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari. The key proposition is that the selected historical examples of conceptualisation of change reveal useful aspects of the past patterns of change in architecture. These might help understand how to drive needed change now. One critical factor in the transition which is facing us now, is that in contrast to many past transitions which were driven by technological innovation, current transition requires development of technologies capable to support the change which is scientifically proven as needed and real. Therefore, some of the historical natural ease of the past transitions in the current contexts needs active driving of change. Without an intention to propose a holistic new framework, the main value of this paper is that it identifies some of the key conceptualisations which are evident in architectural history and that could be useful in driving pro-sustainable change.
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Vahabzadeh Manesh, Shahrooz, and Massimo Tadi. "Sustainable Morphological Transformation via Integrated Modification Methodology (I.M.M): The case study of Surfers Paradise district of Gold Coast city, Australia." In Annual International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering. Global Science & Technology Forum (GSTF), 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.5176/2301-394x_ace13.89.
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Saeedi, Azin. "Community Participation in Conservation Proposals of Islamic Pilgrimage Sites." In The 38th Annual Conference of the Society of Architectural Historians Australia and New Zealand. online: SAHANZ, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.55939/a4025pfdgv.
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There is increasing pressure on urban landscapes surrounding Islamic pilgrimage sites to accommodate growing numbers of pilgrims. Recent developments have responded to this issue with comprehensive clearance of historic urban landscapes, constructing grand open spaces and dislocating local residents. The traditional expansion of Islamic pilgrimage sites was characterised by a layering of interconnected structures with continuous functions that merged gradually over time into the surrounding landscape. The rift between the traditional urban growth and the recent expansion approach across the Muslim world is inconsistent with international developments that seek to incorporate sustainable development into urban heritage conservation. To achieve sustainability, developments should meet intergenerational equity and protect the interests of stakeholders including the community. Literature has established two operational characteristics for sustainable development that helps gauging the extent to which it is integrated into practice: Stakeholder participation and strategic planning. Participatory processes create shared visons among stakeholders and facilitate long-term directions. However, in non-Western contexts where decision-making power and financial control reside in the central state, participation is either considered a threat to the state or its potential benefit is unrecognised. This paper argues where conservation objectives are determined by experts in isolation from the community’s interests, the plans fail to be achieved. This will be demonstrated by undertaking a comparative analysis of conservation proposals prepared by international heritage experts for Islamic pilgrimage sites of Mecca, Medina, Kāzimayn and Shiraz. Visited by millions of pilgrims annually, the four sites have similar clearance and expansion patterns. This paper analyses the extent of community participation integrated into these proposals as one of the significant operational dimensions of sustainable development and a crucial link that enhances strategic planning. Finally, by reflecting on site specifics and social methods, this paper recommends participatory methods to enhance community engagement.
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Watson, Alistair, Scott Paton, and Andrew Cowell. "Swan Street Bridge Upgrade – Widening a 70-year old bridge." In IABSE Congress, Christchurch 2021: Resilient technologies for sustainable infrastructure. Zurich, Switzerland: International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE), 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.2749/christchurch.2021.0647.
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<p>The Swan Street Bridge is a reinforced concrete five-span arch bridge crossing the Yarra River in Melbourne, Australia. Constructed circa 1950, it provided four lanes of traffic and narrow pedestrian footpaths on both sides. The bridge forms part of a key route for vehicular access into the Central Business District, as well as pedestrian thoroughfare to the sporting and events precinct.</p><p>Substantial increases in traffic volumes meant the bridge had become a significant bottleneck and was hazardous for pedestrians. In response to this, a scheme was developed to widen the bridge – providing an additional lane of traffic and four-metre-wide Shared User Paths on both sides – all guided by an overlaying architectural vision created by the winner of a design competition.</p><p>This paper presents the structural technical solutions adopted for the strengthening and widening, which considered the original structural design, as well as the architectural intent for the widening.</p>
Reports on the topic "Sustainable architecture – Australia"
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Cunningham, Stuart, Marion McCutcheon, Greg Hearn, Mark Ryan, and Christy Collis. Australian Cultural and Creative Activity: A Population and Hotspot Analysis: Sunshine Coast. Queensland University of Technology, December 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.5204/rep.eprints.136822.
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The Sunshine Coast (unless otherwise specified, Sunshine Coast refers to the region which includes both Sunshine Coast and Noosa council areas) is a classic regional hotspot. In many respects, the Sunshine Coast has assets that make it the “Goldilocks” of Queensland hotspots: “the agility of the region and our collaborative nature is facilitated by the fact that we're not too big, not too small - 330,000 people” (Paddenburg, 2019); “We are in that perfect little bubble of just right of about everything” (Erbacher 2019). The Sunshine Coast has one of the fastest-growing economies in Australia. Its population is booming and its local governments are working together to establish world-class communications, transport and health infrastructure, while maintaining the integrity of the region’s much-lauded environment and lifestyle. As a result, the Sunshine Coast Council is regarded as a pioneer on smart city initiatives, while Noosa Shire Council has built a reputation for prioritising sustainable development. The region’s creative economy is growing at a faster rate that of the rest of the economy—in terms of job growth, earnings, incomes and business registrations. These gains, however, are not spread uniformly. Creative Services (that is, the advertising and marketing, architecture and design, and software and digital content sectors) are flourishing, while Cultural Production (music and performing arts, publishing and visual arts) is variable, with visual and performing arts growing while film, television and radio and publishing have low or no growth. The spirit of entrepreneurialism amongst many creatives in the Sunshine Coast was similar to what we witnessed in other hotspots: a spirit of not necessarily relying on institutions, seeking out alternative income sources, and leveraging networks. How public agencies can better harness that energy and entrepreneurialism could be a focus for ongoing strategy. There does seem to be a lower level of arts and culture funding going into the Sunshine Coast from governments than its population base and cultural and creative energy might suggest. Federal and state arts funding programs are under-delivering to the Sunshine Coast.