AGDF accelerates the integration of sustainable practices in the Australian building and development industry. QUT has made valuable contribution through current President Mark Thompson, Adjunct Professor of the QUT School of Design. The group represents the non-profit coalition endorsed by industry, environmental bodies, and community groups.
Architecture And Building
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Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURi)
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AHURi
Case study, Networks, Reference material, Workshops & seminars
A hub of information relating to environmental sustainability in the context of the urban and built environments with a particular emphasis on social and cultural impacts. The Publications Library contains papers concerning sustainable development, green communities and social cohesion/ equality issues. There is also access to online resources including sustainability indicators and housing statistics.
Australian Institute of Architects
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Australian Institute of Architects
Case study, Networks, Reference material
The Australian Institute of Architects website contains many useful resources and publications relating to sustainable architecture. The case studies section contains a selection of green star rated buildings and access to the complete Environmental Design Guide. There are also a range of tools on the site that can assist educators and students ensure sustainable outcomes in their designs. The media section has a particular focus area on sustainability informing educators and students of upcoming issues and events relating to sustainable architectural practices.
Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) Research
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ASBEC
Case study, Networks, Reference material
ASBEC is the peak body committed to developing a sustainable built environment in Australia. The Research section provides downloadable reports dealing with issues such as: sustainable built environment, including energy efficient buildings, transport innovations and the capacity of buildings to reduce GHG emissions. The website details activities, events, research and task groups associated with achieving these aims.
Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Construction Innovation
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Queensland University of Technology
A national research, development and implementation centre focused on the needs of the property, design, construction and facility management sector. Key research programs include virtual environments for lifecycle design and construction; construction project delivery strategies; environmental sustainability; integrated design and construction support systems; and management, adaptability and the future of built assets.
Design for Sustainability
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Activity, Case study, Lecture/Tutorial, Reference material, Syllabus, Toolbox
A US based online course on design for sustainability, lectures can be downloaded as pdfs and includes topics such as life-cycle assessment, green engineering, water and sanitation and energy in buildings. Lesson plans, and past student projects provide guidance to educators interested in running a similar course.
Ecotecture: the Journal of Ecological Design
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Ecotecture: the Journal of Ecological Design
Case study, Reference material
A journal concerning the art and science of designing human systems which are integrated, functionally and aesthetically with natural ecosystems. Interesting articles include the interrelationships between the economy, design and ecology. Articles span macro-issues of ecotechnology and ecocities to micro issues such as ecological housing design.
Green Building Council Australia
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Green Building Council Australia
Case study, Multimedia, Networks, Reference material
The GBCA is an Australian based not for profit organisation focused on encouraging green building practices. The Resources tab provides fact-sheets, pod-casts, presentations, newsletters and guides to promote green building practices. The Education and courses tab provides useful information about upcoming courses, as well as access to online e-learning courses relating to green building design. Case studies are accessed via the Green Starr / Green Buildings tab.
Green Buildings Educational Materials and Programs
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Smart Communities Networks
Lecture/Tutorial, Reference material, Syllabus, Toolbox
A database of curricula, publications and resources for educators relating to sustainable architecture. The site provides a hub to numerous websites covering education and sustainable design, curriculum, on-line documents and other resources- available for download.
Green Construction & Design
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University of Michigan
Syllabus
An outline of the course Green Construction & Design, winner of the 2009 Page Prize for Sustainability Issues in Business is located here. Also the selection of recommended web-based readings organised around particular discussion sessions is valuable.
Green Design Education Initiative
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Partnership between IDEC, IIDA, IFMA and Metropolis Magazine
Case study, Reference material, Syllabus
A site dedicated to gathering, sharing and disseminating information about sustainability design. Resources include background material and course modules.
Integrating sustainability into design education: The toolkit
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The designer accord
Teaching Toolkit
The Designers Accord is a global coalition of designers, educators, and business leaders, working together to create positive environmental and social impact. They hope to influence design education so that the next generation of designers will be able to practice sustainably.
Integrating sustainability into design education: The Toolkit
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The Designers Accord
Activity, Case study, Lecture/Tutorial, Reference material, Syllabus, Toolbox
The site contains a range of useful learning resources, guidelines and mechanisms to promote sustainable design. There are links to exercises, classroom activities, discussion topics and term projects as well as a forum for discussion.
Mirvac School of Sustainable Development
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Bond University
Bond University’s Mirvac School of Sustainable Development is dedicated to the concept and practice of sustainability by integrating design, planning, property, construction and urban development education. Positioned within Bond’s faculty of Business, Technology and Sustainable Development, the School offers a comprehensive suite of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, developed from the ground up to embrace the very latest environmental, master planning and design guidelines.
Organizations & the Natural Environment - Teaching Resources
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Organizations & the Natural Environment – Academy of Management Division
Activity, Case study, Multimedia, Networks, Syllabus, Toolbox
Contains many valuable resources, including a range of syllabi concerning business and sustainability such as sustainability, environmental accounting and environmental leadership, case studies concerning environmental standards, green supply chains, corporate environmental strategies and life-cycle analysis and links to a range of academic books and articles. The Teaching Resources tab includes a database of multimedia teaching tools including movies, recorded speeches and documentaries, and suggestions for assignments and projects.
Society of Building Science Educators Teaching Resources
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Society of Building Science Educators
Teaching Toolkit
This site is a portal for shared resources which is relevant for building science educators.
SUSDESIGN TEACH
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JISCM@il
Networks
A forum for discussion, sharing of techniques and resources for teaching sustainable design. Past discussions are arranged chronologically and many flag important issues and provide links to valuable resources.
Sustainable Design and Technology Research Workshop
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Workshops & seminars
A useful introductory workshop investigating the state of sustainability in the built environment - macro to micro. Assignment work from past students is also available for download (US based).
The carbon neutral design project
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American Institute of Architects | Society of Building Science Educators
Teaching Toolkit
The Carbon Neutral Curriculum Materials Project is a joint research effort between members of the Society of Building Science Educators (www.sbse.org), the American Institute of Architects (www.aia.org), and a private donor, the purpose of which is to provide practitioners, faculty and students with the means to meet the 2030 Challenge (www.architecture2030.org)- that is, to be able to design and construct buildings to a state of carbon neutrality by the year 2030.
The Designer’s Atlas of Sustainability
Toolbox
A teaching guide with lots of ideas to work through a range of sustainable design issues with students, it includes role plays, quizzes, hands-on experiments, all available for download. Requires registration to access the resource.