Prof Owen Lewis, Emeritus Professor of Architectural Science, UCD Dublin, and chair of the Irish Green Building Council. Prof Lewis discuss the benefits of building energy efficiency

This presentation aims to trace the approach taken in delivering the Ecological Footprint project across 3 very different local government organisations and their communities, some of the details and results of the various projects carried out, and the learning which may be of use to similar organisations or future project areas related to engaging with...

This paper considers an Ecological Footprint analysis of Aurora, a new residential estate in Melbourne’s north. The estate is being developed by VicUrban, with the expressed aim of creating a new benchmark in sustainable urban development.

Ecological Footprint analysis is gaining in reputation and credibility in its capacity to usefully inform governments, organisations and communities on the excesses of our society’s resource consumption and our population’s increasing pressure on diminishing natural resources.

Assessing models for affordability and sustainability in housing developments, this paper draws on ecological and permacultural theory as transcribed into urban spaces, often referred to ecocity theory and practice, in which cities and therefore housing, are seen as an integral part of ecosystems, with design and practice aiming to use cities as a means for...