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.
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Australian Institute of Architects
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Australian Institute of Architects
Case study, Networks, Reference material
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.
Centre for Energy and Environmental Markets (CEEM)
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The University of New South Wales
Case study, Reference material, Workshops & seminars
The CEEM undertakes interdisciplinary research in energy and environmental markets and associated policies. The site contains information on upcoming seminars, programs and research projects in the field.
Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
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Australian Government
Activity, Case study, Reference material, Toolbox
The Australian Governments approach to climate change. The site contains background information on the issue, details of government incentives, policies and programmes related to climate change as well as useful tools, resources and links about the issue.
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.
Engineering Studies Package
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The University of New South Wales
Case study, Toolbox
This website contains a set of course materials for New South Wales Engineering Studies teachers to teach a school-based elective module in Photovoltaics (Solar energy used to produce electricity). This option is available to Year 11 Preliminary teachers of Engineering Studies.
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 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.
Greenmuze Art
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Greenmuze
Case study, Reference material
A regularly updated database showcasing innovative and experimental environmental artists and sustainable and / or recycled art from around the globe. Artwork may be used to inspire students, provide issues for discussion or fed into course plans.
Learning for a Sustainable Future
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Learning for a Sustainable Future
Networks, Toolbox
LFS is a Canadian non-profit organisation whose mandate is to work with educators from across Canada to integrate the concepts and principles of sustainable development into the curricula at all grade levels.
Natural Sciences UNESCO
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UNESCO
Case study, Networks, Reference material, Workshops & seminars
The Natural Sciences sector of UNESCO implements international programmes in the freshwater, marine, ecological, earth and basic sciences. The site contains information on these programmes as well as current activities, news and events related to these topics.
Psychology and climate change
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The Australian Psychology Society Ltd
Multimedia, Networks, Reference material
Articles and resources (including radio interviews) on psychology and climate change, and the impact of climate change on children in particular.
Psychology and climate change: Addressing a multi-faceted phenomenon and set of challenges
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American Psychological Association
Reference material
This report examines the role of psychology in understanding and addressing global climate change, including efforts to adapt and mitigate climate change.
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.
The Art Gallery of Renewable Energy
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Lope
Case study
The site showcases artists working with renewable energy (specifically solar and wind technology), and includes both images and the philosophy underpinning their work. The profiles of artists can inform lesson plans and assignments concerning sustainable art, in particular the emergence of renewable energy sculpture as a movement.
The Business in Society Gateway: Resources
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The Business in Society Gateway
Case study, Multimedia, Reference material
A searchable database containing articles, reports, links and multimedia guides relevant to business in society issues.
The Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
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Australian Research Insitute for Environment and Sustainability (ARIES)
Lecture/Tutorial
ARIES has developed a module in energy efficiency and renewable energy for students in the tertiary sector, so they may develop an informed understanding of the issues and the role they might choose to play in contributing to solutions. The resource was commissioned by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
The purpose of the unit is to provide students with the understanding, skills and capabilities to incorporate concerns about energy efficiency, energy effectiveness and renewable energy into their personal and working lives. The modular construction of the unit will allow teachers and lecturers to either utilise the content within existing courses, or to develop new short courses.
The LEAD Approach: Case Study Content and the Opportunities for Community Participation
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LEAD
Case study
A collection of case studies concerning a range of sustainable development issues
The Learning Place
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Education Queensland
Networks, Toolbox
A large number of resources and Networks links for teaching sustainability topics in schools.