BZE building plan

Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) is a organisation based in Melbourne developing plans to provide alternatives to carbon based energy consumption. BZE published a Buildings Plan in 2013 which outlines how new and existing building stock can be adjusted across Australia to use energy efficiently. The Plan is comprehensive, covering both domestic, small and large commercial … Read more

Adapting to urban heat island

As the climate heats up, the urban environment heats up even more. Gerti Hatvani-Kovacs, one of John Boland’s PhD students,  will be on the Science Show on Radio National this Saturday at 12 noon, speaking on a topic : How to keep cool when the heat is on. If you miss the show, see the … Read more