This presents findings from a review of low carbon initiatives in Australia with a particular focus on Melbourne, Victoria exploring the policy context in which these initiatives and responses have emerged, the typical approaches adopted and the implications for urban change and governance.

This paper discusses research from an ARC funded project that is investigating ways to minimise waste from building conception to end of life.

Improving our understanding of how recovery occurs under time compression is critical as climate change is expected to increase the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events affecting Australia. This paper aims to contribute to this understanding by focusing on the case of the Cardwell community which was severely affected by tropical cyclone Yasi in...

This paper seeks to explain the new Low Carbon Living research program and analyses an integrated demand forecasting tool that is being developed as a part of the project.

Visions and Pathways 2050 is a new research and engagement program which will explore and articulate visions and policy-technology pathways for a low- to zerocarbon built environment in Australia. In this paper we outline the motivation and conceptual framework of the project, concurrent research in the area and the planned phases of the project.