FREE PUBLIC SEMINAR - SUSTAINBILITY vs AFFORDABILITY -Thursday 8th September
This seminar will address affordability issues in the delivery of sustainable housing. There will also be an overview of all of the houses that will open in and around Canberra on Sunday 11th September.
When 6-8pm Thursday 8th September
Where Johnson Auditorium, Pilgrim House Conference Centre, 69 Northbourne Avenue Canberra City
Cost FREE public lecture
Registration Please RSVP to act@architecture.com.au
Speakers & Topics
“Cost Benefit Pathways to Zero Emission Housing” Trivess Moore, RMIT University
The costs and benefits of more energy efficient housing are frequently argued in terms of a trade off between sustainability and affordability, and debate is focused particularly on upfront capital costs. There is a lack of clear cost benefit information on the impact of higher energy efficiency standards, and similarly on the impacts of integrating renewable energy strategies with energy efficiency strategies. Trivess’ research at RMIT investigates the lifetime economic and environmental costs and benefits of improved sustainable housing options.
“Molonglo Sustainable Demonstration Precinct” Rob Thorman, Land Development Agency
The Land Development Agency is proposing a Sustainable Demonstration Precinct in Molonglo which will include innovative compact housing that demonstrates sustainability outcomes and life cycle cost savings. The precinct will include around 60 houses with a common open space area. There will be a focus on solar access to show that solar requirements can be met even on small blocks. Quality of construction will also be a priority with the use of thermal imagery and air leakage testing. An important part of the project will be to assess materials and inclusions (for example hot water systems, glazing, lighting and materials) for cost effectiveness. How do you go about making the trade-offs to optimise sustainability and affordability?
SUSTAINABLE HOUSE DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!
This year, the ACT Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects will be ACT Community Coordinator for the event and we need your help. If you can spare a morning, an afternoon, or a full day to show visitors through open houses on Sunday 11th September, please send your name and contact details to: act@architecture.com.au or contact Melanie Croaker on 02 6208 2100. This is an important community activity and we are certain that you will find your involvement highly rewarding.
Sustainable House Day is proudly brought to you in the ACT by the Australian Institute of Architects ACT Chapter, Greg Hedger of Richard Luton Properties & Enviro Friendly Products .
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