Switzerland
Report
Some international themes in fiscal equalisation: an Australian perspective
Many countries allocate funds to regional governments to reduce disparities in government services. This is generally known as horizontal fiscal equalisation. Countries implement it in different ways, and with slightly different goals. This paper considers four well established systems, identifying differences and common themes.
Discussion paper
Why be strong? The Swiss and Australian responses to fear
Defence thinkers routinely identify Australia as one of the safest countries in the world. However, Australia’s future is likely to be more dangerous and troubling than its past has been. This paper discusses the comparison between Swiss and Australian approaches to threatening strategic environments.
Journal article
Integrated BIM-based LCA for the entire building process using an existing structure for cost estimation in the Swiss context
The main objective of this study is to develop an integrated BIM-LCA method for the entire building process by relating it to an established workflow.
Journal article
Evaluation of BIM-based LCA results for building design
Various tools that use a Building Information Modelling (BIM) model for automatic quantity take-off as a basis for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) have been developed recently. This paper describes the first application of such a BIM-LCA tool to evaluate the embodied global warming potential (GWP)...
Conference paper
Toward lean management for digital fabrication: a review of the shared practices of lean, DFMA and DFAB
Digital Fabrication (dfab) is emerging as a new technical and computational approach for the architecture and construction industry. Lean construction management and design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA) offer two potential strategies for managing dfab.
Report
Exit from aid: an analysis of donor experiences
This report considers the approaches taken by development partners when transitioning and exiting from bilateral aid programs. It features case studies of Australia, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Conference paper
Application of Social Network Analysis in lean and infrastructure projects
The communication structures between project participants have a great influence on the success of a project. Some can be described explicitly but most are informal and tacit. Social Network Analysis (SNA) is a tool to identify and model actual social structures with a set of...
Conference paper
From squaresville to triangle town: geometries for public transport network planning
Research into public transport network planning has previously identified the benefits of the “network effect” obtained by cities using a square network structure as a base for their public transport routes. This paper describes the key principles and methods used in a triangular network design...
Journal article
Library support for open access journal publishing: a needs analysis
This article discusses the role of academic libraries in the context of open access journal publishing, based on the perceived needs of the journals and/or their editors. The results show that journals affiliated to publishing houses or libraries are technically well provided for. The article...
Report
Energy, fuels and environmental policies relevant to algae production and use in NW Europe
This report could be a reference for making policies that support the commercialisation of energetic algae concepts (micro and macro algae). Algae were acknowledged in many national strategies (see Germany, Netherlands, Ireland,) as an important biomass resource for biobased economy, although there was some confusion...
Audio
Creative alternatives to retirement living: what do YOU want?
By 2050 a quarter of our population will be over sixty-five but we'll be living longer and with different expectations of life in our latter years. We explore the options of how to live and where to live beyond the conventional choices of downsizing the...
Report
The NANA project: a new architecture for the new aged that advocates a better built environment for older people
In search of new approaches to aged care, the NANA Project studied 13 residential developments in Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark and Netherlands. The traditional ‘nursing home’ and ‘retirement village’ are not only outdated, they can actually foster separation and ‘otherness’, isolating people from their...
Report
The economic consequences of divorce in six OECD countries
This report presents a cross-national comparison of the short- and medium-term economic effects of divorce. Overview This paper uses longitudinal data to estimate the short- and medium-term economic effects of divorce in the USA, the UK, Switzerland, Korea, Germany and Australia during the first decade...
Discussion paper
University research: policy considerations to drive Australia’s competitiveness
Universities are integral to Australia’s research effort and provide the foundation of skills and knowledge required for the nation’s long-term success. Research and innovation have been consistently identified as essential ingredients for improving productivity and quality of life.
Conference paper
Finding appropriate participation in urban planning for reduction of disaster risks
This research paper aims to explore the potential to improve the role and effectiveness of urban planning in decreasing disaster risk. It suggests that risks associated with disasters will be reduced if certain urban planning and disaster management theories and practices are integrated, focussing particularly...
Conference paper
Watching the Swiss: lessons for public transport and density in peri-urban Australia
This paper compares the settlements in Zurich's Weinland region with those on Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula, focussing in particular on population density and journey-to-work mode shares.