An interactive game, among other resources, enables participants to engage directly with catchment management issues.
Sustainable Design
Looking for resources to assist in incorporating sustainability into curriculum, or teaching materials? Please select a discipline area or topic to refine your search.
30 resources found
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.
Beyond Green - toward a sustainable art
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Smart Museum of Art, University of Chicago
Case study, Reference material
A book available online which showcases the works, essays and artists' statements of 13 artists and artists' groups that participated in the exhibition 'Beyond Green: Towards a Sustainable Art' exploring issues of sustainability, activism and the future through their work.
Climate adaptation skills for professionals
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Graduate School of the Environment, Macquarie University
Toolbox
Access a number of case studies for students in climate change adaptation via this site. These were developed over a two year period for a federally funded research project aimed at determining employer needs for graduate skills in climate change adaptation. An email address is required to access resources.
Ecoartspace
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Ecoartspace
Case study, Multimedia, Networks, Reference material
A US site dedicated to promoting opportunities for addressing environmental issues through the visual arts. Keeps educators and students informed of current artists, projects, news and workshops relating to environmental art. Contemporary projects, case studies and conferences may assist educators developing syllabi materials.
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.
Effective community engagement
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Victorian Depts. Sustainability & Environment & Primary Industries
Toolbox
A workbook and toolbox to help practitioners plan and implement community engagement activities.
Floating land
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Noosa Regional Gallery
Case study, Multimedia, Reference material, Workshops & seminars
Floating land was conceived in 2001 as an outdoor sculpture event and has since grown to include writers, academics, scientists and photographers exploring issues relating to climate change through events, artworks and workshops.
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.
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.
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.
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.
RSA - Arts & Ecology Ecology Centre
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RSA
Case study, Networks, Reference material
A site dedicated to information, news and environmental projects that fuse art and ecology. The hub section enables active discussion of ideas and the project tab showcases contemporary projects that could be useful as class examples or discussion topics for students.
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.
Sustainability and Contemporary Art
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Sustainability and Contemporary Art
Case study, Multimedia, Reference material
A hub of information on what's happening globally in the field of sustainable art. There are details of conferences, and proceedings, talks and exhibitions as well as illustrations and photographs of contemporary works.