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"Households across Australia are struggling with soaring energy and housing
costs and a lack of housing options. Mixed with a climate crisis, economic
volatility and social inequality, it’s a potent set of policy problems.
Australia needs a circuit-breaker – a bold national project to tackle the
climate crisis and support households by shifting to a more sustainable housing
industry.
This is a project based on circular economy principles. The emphasis is on
reducing materials and resources, optimising building lifespan, designing for
reuse and zero waste, and regenerating nature. By getting the most out of
finite resources, we can minimise waste and shrink our carbon footprint.
Our research for the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI)
applies these principles to housing. We developed a comprehensive strategy for
the sector’s transition to a circular economy. It gives priority to local jobs,
access to affordable housing, resilient and functional design, and
carbon-neutral, energy-efficient operation."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
