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Centre for Sustainability Leadership Fellowship Program ::
applics close, 28th feb 2010 :
Make a real difference in the world, become one of a new generation of sustainability leaders.
Akin to a Green MBA, enjoy a seven-month course of weekly workshops, group project activities, a mentorship program and residential retreats. Develop high calibre business, leadership and media skills necessary to effect real change on sustainability practices and open the door to unparalleled networks. Info nights Melbourne: 16 Feb, 6pm
Sydney: 17 Feb , 6pm www.csl.org.au Vic + NSW, Australia
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the Clothing Exchange :
Our regular exchange events are for gals + guys. A treasure trove of great gear, fabulous frocks, nice knits, slick suits and a colorful array of accessories. When the shop opens excited guests share histories of garments given and parade the one's they've got. Buttons are the only currency that counts to buy a whole 'new' wardrobe at the exchange! Swap to shop and save your pennies and help save the planet too! Go www.clothingexchange.com.au/Site/Events :: Sydney + Melbourne + Adelaide + Perth, Australia |
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April TBC :: The Future Makers doco. Alternative energy + sustainable design :: Several Australians are world leaders in the field of renewable energy. They're serious about creating clean energy options that will make a big difference.
Doco followed by Q & A session with director + a panel of scientific, business + council members :: About the film :: Technology + people featured
NB Online Bookings are essential due to limited seating. Reserve yours now : Sydney, Australia
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Dec 2 :: Wed. 6.30pm SRD AGM / SRD Change 09 prize giving awards, Free entry :: After an eventful 20th year, a date has been confirmed for our SRD AGM 09. Cash drinks bar, Some Finger food provided, low cost meals are available. RSVP appreciated SRD members unable to attend, send your proxy vote to the SRD. Venue: www.agincourthotel.com.au MAP:www.agincourthotel.com.au/web/pageid/107 :: Agincourt Hotel, 871 George St, cnr Harris St + Broadway, Ultimo, Sydney |
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greenups : Sydney's green drinksChristmas Event, Dec1, The Pond, Sydney
tickets :: first Tuesday, monthly : Help take sustainability from the fringe to mainstream via a fun + accessible informal space to share ideas, network and find inspiration : Own website greenups.net :: On greendrinks.org/index/Australia/Sydney ::
On twitter.com/greenups : An initiative of Liane Rossler, Dinosaur Designs :: Dan Cass, Greenpeace Au :: Ben Ward, The Falconer :: Phil Stubbs, 2SER :: Jess Miller, Greenpages :: Dave Gravina, Digital Eskimo :: Sydney, Australia
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2 books of note for 2009 are Glimmer by Warren Berger with ideas from Bruce Mau :: Looking towards transformational design or the multiple design and problem solving issues. Review at Core77 by Robert Blinn : About the Book : Glimmersite + Al Gore's latest book OurChoice ; a plan to solve the climate crisis Beyond "An Inconvenient Truth" and 30 global "solution summits" is a very readable summary of the issues, their relative importance plus many paths to design solutions. Perhaps the slowing population growth figures are overly optimistic but otherwise a focus on CO2 emissions reduction and alternate energy development shows many ideas are way better than denial. ourchoicethebook.com :: |
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One of many visitors to our recent exhibition of graduate sustainable design, Costa from his National TV show on SBS "Costa's Garden Odyssey" said our work was so impressive and appropriate for our time, that we should be featured in his show's 2nd series in early 2010. With new designs for hi-rise food cultivation, outdoor innovative cooking Aussie style, water chilling a greener way, plus greener transportation, solar collecectors and more, we can only agree our concepts and process needs greater exposure for multiple benefits. Costa at SBS :: across Au
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Accelerating the promotion for SRD and its valuable work... Greg Campbell_DesignOz director / designer and SRD Convenor / curator for SRD Change: graduate responsible design exhibition series, was recently announced Winner in the inaugural Pittwater Sustainability Awards 2009 / Small Business sector. Winners ow.ly/H0zv :: Award categories ow.ly/wvi9 :: Videos Part 4 includes DesignOz acceptance (NB advance halfway through video) YouTubePSApt4 :: Sydney, Australia |
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Change Design : Growing over 6 years with a series of graduate sustainable design exhibitions. See our progress on twitter :: Change Design The development of ideas, plans and strategies for creating our sustainable future continues. Refer to our archive and new websites above to enjoy the possibilities. It is clear that designing everything with sustainable and responsible design as the core concept will reap the benefits of litereally designing away most of the major problems our world faces. See the next generation of creatives take their concepts to the next stage. Follow as our Alumni's continue to make positive impressions worldwide. The future is ours to create. See Events below for next show :: 2009: 6+7th June Manly Food+Wine+Sustainability : SRD Change 09 : 12-17 October: Deutsche Bank Place, Sydney CBD, SRD change 09 : SRD change 08: SRD changeX 07 : ChangeX 06 : ChangeX 05 : ChangeX 04 : SRD Change Design :: Sydney, Australia :: |
Good design determines how well products, spaces, and systems work from the beginning. We think that great design ideas can make things work even better. One Design Fix for the Future challenges you to prove us right - whether you are an architect, interior designer, product designer, landscape designer, graphic designer, communication designer. We're looking for ONE design fix you can make now in your designed environment - the products you use, your home, your workplace, your city or any commercial application - that in scale or as inspiration, can improve our future. International entries are welcome. Source Metropolis :: USA
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Winner of the 2008-2009 INDEX: | AIGA Aspen Design Challenge, "Designing Water's Future", Joanna Szczepanska from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, selected for her urban gardening design, VeggiePatch. Project summary . www.aiga.org/content.cfm/news-090904 As the winner of the worldwide student design competition to address the global water crisis, Szczepanska received the $10,000 prize :: Winner from Oz, announced in New York, USA |
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US President Obama's speech "On A New Beginning", Cairo University, June 4, 2009 ::
included encouraging words to Muslims and all people to pursue world peace and cooperation; equality, respect and a voice for all races, sexes and religion. Confirming the global need "to reimagine the world, to remake the world", and among many International initiatives, "to collaborate on programs that develop new sources of energy, create green jobs ..." Transcript source, The White House: www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/Remarks-by-the-President-at-Cairo-University-6-04-09 :: source, Washington, USA / speech, Cairo, Egypt |
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Cyberdyne robot suits. Lifts weights + provides disabled with increased mobility :: "Robot Suit HAL" is a cyborg-type robot able to expand + improve physical capability. When a person attempts to move, nerve signals are sent from the brain to the muscles via motoneuron, moving the musculoskeletal system. At this moment, very weak biosignals can be detected on the surface of the skin. "HAL" catches these signals through a sensor attached on the wearer's skin. These signals power the unit to move the joint to match the wearer's muscle movement, enabling extra support for many activities :: Cyberdyne :: Online Story :: Lots of Pics at Time :: Japan |
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The 2009 Design NSW: Travelling Scholarship - a grant of $18,000:: - assists a NSW designer at the beginning of their career to undertake a program of professional development overseas. The recipient of the award is announced during the Sydney Design festival at the Powerhouse Museum and featured in the festival program and on D*Hub. [www.dhub.org] Designs assessed by: *Authenticity and innovation *Practicality and performance *Ecological impact and social responsibility. Applications Open: 3 April : and close: 17 June 09 www.dhub.org/comp_entry.php
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2012 Imperative Teach-In on 12 Oct 09, sign-up NOW :: plus EcoLabs Papers, Articles & Action to challenge climate change :: When words fail ::
Several great initiatives and reference. 2012 Teach-In is a world-wide effort to redesign current teaching process to include sustainability, climate change and one planet living. You and Institutions world-wide are invited to join-in. teach-in.co.uk :: Many articles worth reviewing on ecological literacy :: Plus visual input for when words fail ... the-greening-of-iillustration :: UK and
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Design Evolution :: new web radio episodes and archive : The definition of a good design solution is changing. Sustainability is now taken into account. Sustainable strategies inform the design process, and ultimately change the impact design has on our environment. With a background in Environmental Graphic Design, Naomi Pearson is solving design problems using methods developed with a focus on sustainability. Design Evolution on Saturdays at 10 AM US Pacific Time on The Green Talk Network + archives: Worldwide |
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Green Award :: 16 April 2009 :: The Moorabbin Justice Centre in Victoria, Australia, by FMSA Architecture, has been awarded the Outstanding Sustainable Building Award at the South East Development's Architectural and Design Excellence in South East Asia awards. Recognising architectural and design excellence addressing everything from urban design to community improvement and landscaping and environmental issues. In close collaboration with engineers Umow Lai, the building, opened in Novermber 2007, was the first in Melbourne to use a 'night sky cooling system', which collects rainwater, cools it at night and is used the next day in the building's mechanical systems. Judged by Professor Catherin Bull, Professor Shane Murray and architectural photographer John Gollings, the competition saw a number of great entries. The awards are organised by the Australian Government's South East Development, and are aimed at promoting design excellence in the South East region. Images by Mark Munro. Article Source: indesignlive.com/articles/sustainability/green-award : Australia : SE Asia |
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Jan 29-30 : Australia Green show has been cancelled.
Very disappointing. We are looking for alternative venues for SRD Change 10 and will advise when we are rescheduled. :: |
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Feb 19-21 2010 : 11th Annual SLF at Federation Square :: The Sustainable Living Festival again showcases a huge range of exhibitors, talks, workshops, art, films and performances celebrating and inspiring sustainable communities. Three-day program in the heart of Melbourne is well worth the visit. Major annual event. 02 designers market : www.slf.org.au/festival :: Melbourne+, Australia |
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Feb 21-24 2010 : Green Cities building conference :: Explore new ideas, make connections, launch new products + technologies. learn how:*Green buildings provide greater comfort, productivity and health benefits *The green building industry is looking at developing sustainable communities and places. *Green buildings consume less resources, are cheaper to operate and provide a higher ROI. Awarded a '6 Star Green Star' environmental rating by GBCA : greencities.org.au :: Melbourne, Australia |
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Mar 2-4 ecobuild + futurebuild UK 2010 conference, seminars + expo :: Architecture, construction + the built environment. Many attractions for a practical, hands-on experience with expert advice. To complement Ecobuild's seminars, many of the attractions feature live demonstrations, showing products and techniques in action. sustainable refurbishment - zero carbon house - render-applied external wall insulation systems - solar city - natural materials - cityscape: a river runs through - innovate offsite - fast-forward foundations - off-grid living - special interest pavilions - greenSCIN - timber focus :: Ecobuild and Futurebuild Earls Court, London, UK |
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Apr 21-22 Transforming Design :: Design is now recognized as an enabler of business transformation, because design leads change, which is critically needed to save and solve our future. It is a solution that addresses problems, and problems behind problems. Design connects businesses to their customers, and customers to new products, services and experiences. Transformation is as much a way of thinking as it is a result. www.dmi.org/dmi/html/conference/europe10/conference.htm :: London, UK |
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Apr 22-24 : D4S-Design for Sustainability at designEX :: The fourth year of D4S has the latest sustainable products and pioneering services for the architectural, building and design industries. Occupying an entire hall, featuring exhibitors displaying sustainability at its finest plus the latest cutting edge products and services. Talk to the innovators behind these sustainable solutions. (Finally in it's fourth year it's getting seious about sustainable design ideas. SRD) www.designex.info/sustainability.htm : Sydney Convention + Exhibition Centre, Australia |
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TEDxSydney CarriageWorks, Sat 22 May :: In the spirit of Ideas Worth Spreading TED has a new program called TEDx, local self-organised events bringing people together to share a TED-like experience. TEDxSydney will feature Australia's leading visionaries and storytellers with their Ideas Worth Spreading LIVE to a hand-picked group of thinkers and ONLINE to the world :: Sydney, Au |
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25-26 May :: Victorian Sustainable Development Conference ::
Bringing together decision-makers from the private and public sectors, industry leaders, local government, scientists, conservationists and others to discuss the current and future directions and frameworks for sustainability in Victoria, and how it will affect Victorian state and local government, business and the community. www.halledit.com.au/vsd2010 :: Zinc @ Federation Square, Melbourne, Australia |
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28 Jun-1 Jul CONNECTED2010 ::An exciting multidisciplinary program to continue sharing research in the emerging field of multi-disciplinary design education begun at ConnectED 2007. In association with the Design Educators Forum of South Africa (DEFSA), aimed at introducing a major stream of papers from Africa, India and Asia addressing design in relation to development and a truly globalised design economy. connected2010.com.au :: UNSW, Sydney, Au |
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30 Aug - 1 Sep :: Urban Design Conference : Designs on our future :: Australia's population is projected to increase 60% by 2050. Discuss this impact, how cities are conceived, adapted, re-designed and managed. Themes + topics: Growth, Demographic change, Housing, Preparedness, Infrastructure and sustainability, Transport, Energy efficient building design, Sustainable high density + Renewable development, Managing carbon footprint of new + existing cities, Public space, Food + resource vulnerability + maybe OVER-population? :: Canberra, Au |
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29 Sep - 1 Oct :: Sustainability in Design: Now! :: Free ! :: A Conference platform sharing the latest knowledge and experiences in product, service & system design, to promote sustainable systems thinking in design education, research and practice communities. www.lensconference.polimi.it :: Bangalore, India |
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8 - 9 Nov :: Sustainable Innovation 2010 :: A platform to discuss the future opportunities and challenges related to the design, development and commercialisation of sustainable products, services, technologies and new business models. A key underlying theme being how global society moves towards a model of low carbon prosperity. Organised by the CfSD. www.cfsd.org.uk/events/tspd15/index.html :: Rotterdam, Netherlands |
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Feb 20-22 2009 : 10th Anniversary SLF at Federation Square :: The Sustainable Living Festival again showcases a huge range of exhibitors, talks, workshops, art, films and performances celebrating and inspiring sustainable communities. Three-day program in the heart of Melbourne is well worth the visit. Major annual event. 02 designers market : www.slf.org.au/festival :: Melbourne, Australia |
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Mar 24 : GREEN OPTIONS : DIA Student Council Forum :: Three industry professionals from leading design companies Interface Flor, DesignByThem and Corporate Culture. Discuss the current issues of sustainable design, public awareness and the demand for true green design. Tues 24 March, 2009 6:30pm - 8pm Forresters Hotel First floor 336 Riley Street, Surry Hills DIA MEMBERS FREE Non Members $10 incl GST RSVP to jessica.design@hotmail.com by Sat 21 March (nb. no weblink) This event carries 2 CPD points for designers registered for CPD with the DIA. : Surry Hills, Sydney, Australia |
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Mar 22 + Mar 26 to Apr 6 : footprints : reduce your carbon footprint to a tiptoe exhibition :: Celebrates young artists + designers from around Australia who are responding to environmental issues in their work :: March 22nd 2009. 12pm-4pm The Harbour Terrace - Level 6, Museum of Contemporary Art, 140 George Street, The Rocks :: Week-long Exhibition. March 26th to April 1st. Blank Space. 374 Crown Street, Surry Hills : MCA The Rocks / Circular Quay + Surry Hills, Australia |
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Apr 30-May 2 : DS4 at designEX at Melbourne Convention + Exhibition Centre :: 2009 will be an interactive and informative showcase of the latest sustainable products and services available for architects, interior designers, builders and specifiers. A platform for the display of contemporary solutions for today's commercial and residential design environments. (It's good to see this mainstream event in it's third year of getting behind more sustainable design ideas. SRD) www.designex.info/sustainability.htm : Southbank, Melbourne, Australia |
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Wed. Dec. 9, 6-7.30pm The Future Makers doco. Alternative energy + sustainable design Randwick Ritz, FREE :: Several Australians are world leaders in the field of renewable energy. They're serious about creating clean energy options that will make a big difference. Doco followed by Q & A session with director + a panel of scientific, business + council members :: About the film :: Technology + people featured NB Online Bookings are essential due to limited seating. Reserve yours now : Sydney, Australia |
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May 5-8 : Int.l Water Sensitive Urban Design Conference & Hydropoli 3 :: Exchange ideas and information on the latest international methods & practices. Conference includes sessions, workshops, public debate & technical tours. Plus 20th anniversary of the creation of the term Water Sensitive Urban Design in a report by the WA Water Resources Council. Acknowledging the very sensitive balance that needs to be preserved between urban development & the water elements of our environment. "Water Sensitive Cities and Citizens" : Parmelia Hilton, Perth, Western Australia |
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May 12-13 NSW Sustainable Development Conference 2009 :: Current and future directions and frameworks for sustainability in NSW. How it will affect all government, business and the community . Examine progress towards sustainable objectives in a range of key areas such as: NSW policy and progress, water, waste and resource recovery, energy efficiency, climate change response and planning and urban design. Featuring best practice case studies in sustainable development, supporting workplaces and more : www.halledit.com.au/nswsdc :: Dockside Convention Centre, Sydney, Australia |
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May 16-17 : Gudhara Weekend Workshop :: for the professional designer, alternative technology enthusiast and those with a keen interest in sustainability. Receive a comprehensive overview of how solar energy is harnessed in nature and be introduced to some of the latest solar technology innovations available. Website An emphasis on energy conservation and best practices for a range of solar energy technologies $495 or less for earlybird : Southern Highlands, NSW, Australia |
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May 19-20 : Greener by Design conference :: Bringing green products to the mainstream requires aligning environmental innovation with affordability. But how are successful companies designing greener products with little or no price premium? See who's innovating, succeeding, how they're producing products that are greener and better. Speakers include: William McDonough, McDonough + Partners; Tom Szaky, TerraCycle; Angela R. Nahikian, Steelcase Inc :: greenerdesign.com/greenerbydesign : San Francisco, USA |
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May 21 : LEAN 'Growing the Green Collar Workforce' with Premiers' Rees and Rann : Lunch :: are hosting a fundraising lunch with NSW Premier Nathan Rees and South Autralian Premier Mike Rann at NSW Parliament House. We'd be delighted if you could join us to hear the ideas to achieve a greener workforce. Thurs 21 May 12, noon - 1.30pm Tickets $80 - 120 More information leanlunch@gmail.com :: note. SRD is not politically aligned and welcomes news items like this from all parties supporting positive greener change and substantive environmental action ~ by design : Sydney, Australia |
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26 May - 14 Jun : Smart Light Sydney :: Architectural lighting, art, music, ideas and events. Free nightly self-guided Light Walk. Dynamic light art sculptures demonstrating new technologies + low energy lighting in our harbourside. + UTS New lighting installations. Innovative artists and designers at Art Light. Experimental lighting installations, products and interactive environments. Max. visual impact with min. energy. No traditional incandescents, all efficient discharge lamps or LEDs, all recyclable. Free, 26 May to 14 June 2009 : Sydney, Australia |
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Jun 6-7 : Manly Corso food + wine + sustainability fair 2009 :: Three fairs integrated within one Festival. Learn about sustainable living and enjoy the food, entertainment + the Manly atmosphere. Organic food + wine, green lifestyle + building. SRD Change Best of Change design, Marquee 13 Map near Manly Council chambers. Special screenings of alternate energy in Oz, The Future Makers. Meet documentary director, Maryella Hatfield. What's On :: Manly Council : Sydney, Australia |
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URBAN SUSTAINABLE DESIGN STUDIO Jun 16-Aug 12, 2009 :: Foresight's Urban Sustainable Design Studio empowers participants to become better sustainable innovators through a unique, experiential learning program. An intensive mix of weekly readings, field trips, guest speakers and hands-on project work to learn about the sector and delve into the innovation process. Gain a deeper understanding of Sustainability, the potential of Design to analyze and address systemic issues and opportunities / barriers to change. Full info pack by Dec'08 :: www.foresightstudio.org Chicago, IL, USA |
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Re-Thinking ... Design is more like an un-conference, Jun 17-18 2009 :: An opportunity for the community of smart designers to collaborate on the leadership role that Design should take to shape our future. We will examine how Design thinking is becoming a change agent for transforming the deep fissures in our cultural and business systems, and creating emerging opportunities to elevate the impact of our contributions. Re-Thinking ... Design will be co-chaired by Roger Martin and Darrel Rhea who will challenge the Design community to re-think Design in both macro and micro applications. Re-Thinking ... Design :: San Francisco, CA, USA |
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Jun 29- Jul 1: China Sustainable Building Summit 2009 :: * Examine global green building Markets, identify new trends and growth opportunities * Optimise business development strategy in sustainable building market * Assess leading-edge developments in green project design & construction to enhance your competitive advantage * Understand policy and regulations in China * Cases studies and insights in sustainable design concept, technologies, facilities and materials. Website : Shanghai, China |
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9 Jul : Hijacking Sustainability : FREE Talk : Thurs 6.30 - 7.30 pm : Adrian Parr :: In Hijacking Sustainability, Parr challenges Hollywood environmentalism, sustainability in politics, and the greening of junk space. The convergence of popular culture + the sustainability movement has given corporations an opportunity to 'ecobrand' their products. But that branding - often makes them no more than superficial gestures to sustainability. This should be a night to make us all squirm. Parr is currently a visiting fellow at the iCinema Research Centre and Assoc. Prof. at Uni. of Cincinnat. Talk & Book Signing : Museum of Sydney : FREE, ph: 02 9251 5988 :: Sydney, Au |
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14 Jul : Talking Design: Design + Progressive Change : Free, Tues 4.30 - 7.30 pm :: AGDA Qld special 2 night event : Int. speakers David Berman (Can.) and Don Ryun Chang (Korea) discuss 'What role will design and designers play in delivering a positive future?' and 'What is the role of businesses in forging this future?' :: + Wed 15 Jul : PANEL :: Public Event: 22nd Century Living - cities of the future. Reimagining our cities and their identity - redefining community and place. Free Wed., 8.45am - 12.00pm SLQ Auditorium rsvp invitation.responses@slq.qld.gov.au Hear Niels Jonkhans, Tom Kovac, Hernan Diaz A lonso, David Berman, Don Ryun Chang and Innovator in Residence, Carlo Ratti. talking-design-design-and-progressive-change :: Brisbane, Australia |
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22 Jul : FORUM : Reinventing our City Streets - A Conversation : Wed. 6pm on :: Topics: Interpreting Road Design Standards - Greener & Cooler Cities; Retrofitting Streets - Design Ideas; Making Streets Green - Soil Issues and Solutions; Growing Food in our Streets - Case Study. Good Speakers. Venue: Allen Jack + Cottier 79 Myrtle St. RSVP communications@architectsajc.com :: Chippendale, Sydney, Au |
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28 Jul : Sustaining by Design : Selena Griffith, Rod Bamford + David Trubridge : COFA talks : Free :: A panel discussion by 3 designers on what sustainability means to them, its importance and how it impacts on their practices. Talk is in conjunction with the group exhibition Sustain me: contemporary design, at the Ivan Dougherty Gallery. Enquiries Jo Bosben Ph +61 2 9385 0744 E j.bosben@unsw.edu.au 6pm Tuesday COFA, cnr Oxford + Green St. Free * Second Talk on exhibition by David Trubridge Saturday 1st Aug, same Venue, 12 noon. Free :: Paddington, Sydney, Au |
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28 Jul - 28 Aug : Fashioning Now : changing the way we make and use clothes :: UTS Exhibition + Symposium investigating how clothing is produced, used and discarded. Using innovative research projects plus exhibits with a dynamic array of fashion garments, textile objects, photography, fashion illustration and time-based media. Highlights the diversity of current sustainable solutions being explored by designers, researchers and manufacturers, while predicting possible scenarios for a future fashion industry. Visiting experts, special workshops, dates + more visit the Fashioning Now website :: Ultimo, Sydney, Australia |
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1-12 Aug : eat green design :: It's a place to meet + explore sustainable practice in design ; a venue in the Museum for talks, events, products, ideas, coffee or a delicious meal. A vision of Cilla Maden of Collaborate. Designed and purpose-built by award-winning architect Hannah Tribe of Tribe Studio, Surry Hills. Menu by slow food chef Jared Ingersoll of Danks Street Depot. Innovative products from Oz eco-designers including Design By Them, Toby Horrocks, Lightly, Spaceleft and ISM Objects. Purchase at Young Blood: Designers Market. A great line-up of guest speakers talking about sustainable business, living, lifestyle and architecture will feature at the breakfast and dinners, bookings essential. Full Event Menu :: Sydney, Australia |
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3 Aug : "How Can Graphic Design Help Save The Planet?" :: Sydney Design 09: AGDA 8am - 5pm. Innaugural conference of 'Design A Better World' - a banner for what is hoped will become a global initiative, encouraging designers from all the major disciplines to help make a difference in the way we work, rest and play... and therefore to the world in which we live. Speaker bio's : Bernard Carlon, Alan Saunders, David Berman, Rick Poynor, Andy Polaine, Neville Brody, Vince Frost, David Lancashire, Rick Bennett, Dave Gravina, Jaqueline Gothe : Design A Better World : AGDA NSW info AGDA members $185 Non-members $230 :: Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, Australia |
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15 Aug : Live Futures 2020 : A World of Convergence : COFA :: 3rd annual futures festival. Community, students, staff and researchers are being asked to participate in collaboration projects to share passions and expertise to create something new. Global Youth Futures and Future Journey enables people to understand the future, and to start to co-create it. A celebration with futurists, artists, community creators, scientists, architects, engineers, technologists, entrepreneurs. Innovation. Diversity. Sustainability :: SRD is also running a Graduate Project Workshop with lecturer / designers panel assisting. See below :: Paddington campus, Sydney, Au |
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15 Aug : ALL FINAL YEAR DESIGN STUDENTS :: FREE opportunity to speak with design educators + professionals with expertise in architecture, design, sustainability + design responsibly for our future! Get help to tease out ideas, develop directions + start the semester on a strong footing! This event held as part of Live Futures 2020 hosted by COFA :1-3:30pm : B Block, Room B108 : To register, Email: srdchange09@iinet.net.au with your name, Uni, Course + "REGISTER GPW" as subject. SRD Change mini exhibition in same room all morning to 1pm FLYER :: Paddington Campus, Sydney, Au |
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2-4 Sep :: 2nd Int. Urban Design Conference Survival: Implementing Tomorrow's City :: Our cities are facing far greater challenges; failing global markets, climate change, peak oil, unchecked population and urban growth in the face of diminishing natural habitats. How do we plan + implement tomorrow's sustainable city? Identify best practice sustainable actions, exemplar projects, understand complex issues and urban design. :: Gold Coast, Au |
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9-10 Sep :: Green Building + Design Conference :: Green Materials + Sustainability in the built environment: focus on building and design. Topics inc.: regulatory developments, proposed emissions trading and its effect on materials, voluntary and mandatory environmental guidelines, liability, strategies for economic gain, life-cycle assessment, third party certification, building biology, alternative materials, and innovative insulation materials. Green Building and Design Website : nicola.willand@rmit.edu.au :: RMIT, Melbourne, Au |
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10-11 Sep :: Engineering + Product Design Education Conference ::
conference 'Creating a Better World' is intended to reflect the increasing emphasis on design in commerce and in education, and in particular the importance of design in addressing such issues as sustainability, old-age and inclusiveness, etc. We encourage varied interpretations of the phrase 'better world' - for example from the point of view of different organisations, disciplines, cultures and communities. University of Brighton, Design Education Special Interest Group + Institution of Engineering Designers :: Brighton, UK |
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13 Sep : Eco Kids : A sustainable education festival :: Offering workshops, displays, markets and entertainment teaching children how to leave a lighter footprint on the planet while having great fun! Eco-workshops on everything from worm-farming to renewable energy, organic snacks, recycled arts and crafts, fun interactive eco-gadgets, solar powered video games and displays. Workshops include Healthy Homes by ACF, Healthy Habitats, ANL's Fun in the Garden, Sustainable Schools NSW, Greenpeace Activity Area, The Insektus Bug & Insect Show, The Sydney's Child Wildlife Show, The Solahart Hot Water Spectacular and Eco Parenting : Eco Kids Festival :: Luna Park, North Sydney, Australia |
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26-27 Sep : Contemporary construction with natural materials : Weekend Residential Workshop ::
Learn Earth building history + traditions from Australia + the World - Benefits and qualities of earth as a Green Building material - How to use earth in appropriate climate responsive design - Practical hands-on skills in selecting and testing suitable material, mixing cob material, making cobs + structures. Facilitator Peter Hickson www.gudhara.org.au Ph 02 4884 4467 : :: Bundanoon, Southern Highlands, NSW, Au |
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12-17 Oct :: SRD Change 09 : graduate sustainable design exhibition : at Deutsche Bank Place, an inspiring new exhibition venue ::
Confirming "the only constant is ... Change" Featuring a multi-award winning group of graduates to promote their projects, gain extra exposure and a real opportunity to advance the value of solutions via design. With 6yrs of support and hosting from the SRD, our challenge is to make each years even better + more relevant to the confronting issues of today. Recent Design led change : srdchange.org : changex.org : Concepts to reduce CO2, save water, reduce waste, highlight energy efficiency, humanitarian and cultural benefit projects, fashion future + more. Launch Invitation. The new website for SRD Change 09 is now online. :: Deutsche Bank Place, Sydney, Australia |
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11-17 Oct :: Enviroweek :: - you don't need to be a greenie to be green. It just makes good sense to take care of our life support system - our environment. It's not about sacrifice - it's about living smarter. Your chance to make a world of difference! Enviroweek is looking for passionate Australians, to spread the word and register to take on a green challenge for our environment. Raise funds for various environmental charities and organisations of your choice :: Win a trip to Antarctica with Robert Swan OBE by signing up to Enviroweek and raising $200 for your favourite environmental charity you can go in to win. Details here :: Across Australia |
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15-18 Oct :: Live Green House :: An interactive urban home with sustainable solutions for both house and apartment living. Designed by Terry Bail from Archology, Live Green House features practical information and ideas from experts covering topics such as energy, water, waste, rebates and gardening. See a bicycle showcase and a focus on sustainable transport plus demo's + displays of the latest work from sustainable designers, some from past SRD Change. Be part of City of Sydney's Sustainable Sydney 2030 Vision for a green, global, connected City and join us in shaping an exciting and sustainable future. See more of Art & About in October :: Taylor Square, Sydney, Australia |
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16-18 Oct :: HIA Build Green Expo, Exhibition Centre ::
Showcase of products and services which save water, save energy, reduce waste, or provide cleaner energy. The Expo offers the general public + trades an opportunity to see, try and buy products. Opening times: 10am - 6pm. For further details see: www.buildgreenexpo.com.au :: Melbourne, Australia |
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18 - 20 Oct Design Management Conference :: Thought leaders and practitioners - in industry, government and academia - are demonstrating the way forward. They're using design to solve the new challenges of profitability, sustainability and well-being. Meet those designing at the edge of change. Hear stories and lessons for how design can help us to reframe, rethink and reinvent our future. With times of change, design managers need to think, work + execute beyond the normal - to new directions, and be better equipped as change agents. Help solve complex problems, rebuild systems, find new meaning, tell new stories + drive organisational change. No longer is yesterday's "normal" the standard to achieving success. Leading in the future requires a deeper involvement to tackle the daily issues + big picture issues.: Website : Hear SRD member Selena Griffith talk on Live Futures + more :: Cambridge , MA, USA |
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Nov 10-11 :: Powering Australia :: Unprecedented capital expenditure in energy is planned to meet demand, replace, inefficient assets and deliver with efforts to reduce the growth of CO2-e emissions. Govt. input will be critical. An important development over the next 20 years may be the provision of "negawatts" not "megawatts" - that is, a strong focus on end-use energy efficiency. Major developments will be political - imposing power demand / supply change by mandating levels of CO2 emissions allowed + carbon pricing, new technology + by renewable energy targets. Web :: Sofitel, Brisbane, Au |
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Dec 2 :: Wed. 6.30pm SRD AGM / SRD Change 09 prize giving awards, Free entry, :: After an eventful 20th year, a date has been confirmed for our SRD AGM 09. Cash drinks bar, Some Finger food provided, low cost meals are available. RSVP appreciated or SRD members unable to attend, send your proxy vote to the SRD. Venue: www.agincourthotel.com.au MAP:www.agincourthotel.com.au/web/pageid/107 :: Agincourt Hotel, 871 George St, cnr Harris St + Broadway, Ultimo, Sydney |