Sustainable Structures

Sustainable Structures 

Sustainable Multi Storey Commercial Projects - Timber, Steel and Concrete, Hybrid Construction 

A 2023 report from the World Green Building Council (WGBG) concludes that the impact of the built environment contributes up to 37% of fuel-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from humans. Of the emissions from the built environment, two-thirds come from buildings in use and a third are embodied in the materials used for construction — particularly concrete, steel, aluminium, and glass. 
 
Decarbonising the built environment, it suggests, has two essential elements– retrofitting existing buildings and introducing more circularity into design and construction. 
Expanding on this a report from McKinsey for the World Economic Forum, on circularity in the built environment concludes that, potentially, 75% of embodied emissions could be removed from the built environment, saving 4 Gt of CO2 a year by 2050  by carbon capture in materials manufacture,  increased adoption of modular construction and creating ‘circular loops’ to ensure the re-use of construction and demolition waste. 

This webinar brings together experts in the areas of sustainable building practices, engineering design and building systems who will look at how we can achieve sustainable, economically viable multi storey buildings in Australia. 

 Some of the subjects to be covered, include:

• Comparing materials in terms of their carbon footprints 

• Latest research findings relating to the embodied energy of tall buildings 

• Local and global examples of recent timber hybrid systems involving a multi discipline   approach to design 

• Barriers to the uptake of non-traditional construction

• How do we overcome recyclability and reusability at the end of life?

• Market drivers for sustainable buildings 

• How do we design and deliver hybrid buildings that prolong building life
   

Our Expert Presenters/Panel

Andrew Thompson

Associate Director and Sustainability Team Lead for AECOM’s Buildings & Places - Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania.

He has built a career in sustainable buildings working in Melbourne, London, and Perth, and in 20 years in the industry, participated in committees and working groups for industry bodies such as the Green Building Council of Australia, the Property Council of Australia, and the Urban Development Institute of Australia. He has had the privilege of leading sustainability teams on iconic projects, such as the world’s most sustainable retail centre, the Burwood Brickworks by Frasers, and the redevelopment of the Queen Victoria Market, with the City of Melbourne. He is now working on city-shaping projects with AECOM such as the 600 Collins St office tower by Hines and Victoria’s first all-electric Hospital at Melton.

Jimmy Walker

Associate - Jackson Clements Burrows Architects

Jimmy is an Associate at award-winning practice Jackson Clements Burrows Architects. He brings meticulous attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills to every project, with a particular ability to resolve complex issues and tackle project challenges head on. Jimmy has worked in leading design practices in both Melbourne and Darwin, across multi residential, healthcare, education, residential, social housing, infrastructure, tropical design, and remote community work. In his role as Project Architect for Wellington, Jimmy has led the engagement with fire engineering to achieve fire compliance for this innovative project.

Phil Gardiner

Principal Director (WSP)

Phil has 40 years’ experience in the provision of engineering consultancy in the Property & Buildings sector and previously led Irwinconsult for 15 years, an organisation that WSP acquired a few years ago. His experience includes low/medium and high rise commercial and residential developments, industrial, sporting, educational and healthcare facilities. Phil is known for his innovative and lateral design solutions with a project base across Asia, US and Australian mainland States

Jesse Clarke

Innovation and R&D Leader - proclima

Jesse holds a Bachelor of Engineering, Photovoltaics and Solar Energy and has more than 15 years of experience in the construction industry. He holds the technical lead role of the Building Science Manager, servicing pro clima in Australia and New Zealand. Jesse is an active advocate for a holistic approach to the development of industry guidance, standards, and codes. As the chairman of the AIRAH special technical group for building envelope physics, he is driving standardisation around the use of hygrothermal analysis (WUFI®) for healthier and more durable buildings

CPD - Participation in this webinar will deliver 2.5 formal CPD points.

Written CPD questions will be circulated with your purchase. Send your responses to CPD questions to mark@meccaevents.com.au for the issue of a certificate of completion. Keep your receipt, completed questions and certificate for your CPD records.

For more information, contact Mark Gledhill - mark@meccaevents.com.au