design and engineering

How much tourism is too much?

Tourism is projected to hit a record $US11 trillion in 2024, but unchecked growth raises concerns about overtourism and its impact on communities.

Washing away greenwashing

The deceptive practice undermines genuine efforts by industries and individuals to achieve the 2050 net zero target.

Growing plants on the facades of buildings has numerous benefits for urban sustainability but there are several obstacles.

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We may punch above our weight when it comes to research, but we certainly don’t in realising the commercial impact from it.

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Long a source of tension with its neighbours, China’s transboundary rivers are opening opportunities for regional cooperation.

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The building industry is a substantial contributor to pollution. Making it sustainable and more eco-friendly has many challenges.

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As cities grow and heat up, it’s time to get rid of your air-conditioner and have more plants in your homes.

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What makes cities work? It is not the historic monuments or grand architecture but something far more prosaic. Q and A with Prof Brett Neilson.

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