Posts Tagged ‘sustainable’
Creative Innovation 2010
Posted in Events by John Myers on August 2nd, 2010
Some of the world’s trickiest problems will be put to some of the world’s greatest thinkers and strategists to find creative solutions in Melbourne in September at Creative Innovation 2010.
Questions such as how do we re-think the future? How to lead creativity and innovation in organizations? Constructing communities – a contradiction in terms? Mental health and mental wealth? How war can bring peace? will be posed to Edward de Bono; Edward Luttwak, former advisor to the White House; Patrick McGorry, Australian of the Year; Mark Scott, MD of the ABC; Austin Williams, architect of the Future Cities Project; and Dr Peter Farrell US Entrepreneur of the Year. They are among 35 world class speakers, thought leaders and artists who have been invited to give their answer to the $1 billion question – Imagine If…
Creative Innovation 2010 is the brainchild of soprano, social entrepreneur and Founder Creative Universe and Creativity Australia, Tania de Jong AM, who believes that creativity is the strategic tool of the 21st Century. “Creativity is critical to Australia in making the transition to a sustainable innovation and knowledge-based economy. Creativity is also vital for unlocking human potential and increasing wellbeing,” she says. “Innovation is vital for organisations exposed to globalisation, increasing competition, diversity among consumers and rapidly changing technologies.”
The conference features concerts, deep conversations and master classes.
Venue: Melbourne Recital Centre, 31 Sturt Street, Southbank
Dates: 8 – 10 September
Visit the website for more information.
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Todd Litman, sustainable transport expert, to run workshop
Posted in Events by Ferne Edwards on January 26th, 2009
Todd Litman, a sustainable transport expert from Canada will be visiting Melbourne in March 2009 and will hold a workshop for those currently working in the sector. Check out his website at www.vtpi.org.
EOI for a more sustainable South Melbourne Market
Posted in Seeking by Port Phillip on November 19th, 2008
Saturday November 15, 2008, The Age
CITY OF PORT PHILLIP
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Environmental audit and design feasibility services for a more sustainable South Melbourne Market
EOI No. (1264)
Expressions of Interest are invited for an Opportunity to conduct a comprehensive environmental audit of the systems and design of the South Melbourne Market with the intention of then producing one or more feasibility studies for design solutions to improve upon each of the issues and opportunities identified to help make South Melbourne Market more environmentally friendly.
This is a unique chance for a suitable organisation to take an active role in the evolution of a Melbourne icon visited by over 3.1 million people every year and to improve upon what is currently Port Phillip’s single biggest consumer of water and electricity.
Launch of Future Scenarios website
Posted in Visions by Ferne Edwards on August 25th, 2008
David Holmgren, well-known permaculturalist, has developed his global scenario planning into a website called Future Scenarios, www.FutureScenarios.org.
As stated by Holmgren on the site:
“FutureScenarios.org presents an integrated approach to understanding the potential interaction between Climate Change and Peak Oil using a scenario planning model. In the process I introduce permaculture as a design system specifically evolved over the last 30 years to creatively respond to futures that involve progressively less and less available energy.”
A press release about this new website can be found at: http://www.eatthesuburbs.org/2008/05/futurescenarios/.
Eat Green Design – ‘pop up’ restaurant exploring sustainability
Posted in Events, Visions by Collaborate on July 11th, 2008
Adding a new dimension to Melbourne’s design and dining scenes, EAT GREEN DESIGN presents a temporary ‘pop-up’ restaurant and creative platform centred on sustainability. Adopting a refreshingly different and all-inclusive approach, it is designed as an incubator for sustainable thinking and awareness with a focus on encouraging inquiry, involvement and action.
An innovative menu focusing on locally produced, bio-dynamic and organic foods will be served up over the 5-day programme of lunches, dinners, seminars and events.
Unique design installations, products and creativity will be showcased within this inspiring must-see design collaboration.
Open for 5-days only as part of the State of Design Festival ‘Design for Everyone’ program (17 – 21 July). Registrations essential and limited places so please book early! See website for details.
