Finding Solutions to Achieving Sustainable Homes

A Panel discussion

28 September 2023, 2pm – 4pm

The Australian housing sector’s biggest challenge is achieving Net Zero. Some larger private developers have roadmaps and strategies, but many of the smaller developers and home builders do not. Overall, the pace of change has been too slow. Perceived barriers must be tackled, and solutions shared.

Please join us at this highly interactive and informative stakeholder event. Our presenters and panel members include experts leading the way:

Presenters and panel members include:

• Shay Singh, Senior Manager Policy and Government Relations, Green Building Council of Australia
• Mary O’Neill, Team Leader BASIX, NSW Department of Planning and Environment
• Thomas Fehon, Project Director, Stockland
• Vanessa Pearson, CEO, Diversified Property Group
• Greg Morrison, Co-Director, Urban Transformations Research Centre
• Nicky Morrison, Co-Director, Urban Transformations Research Centre
• Tom Longden, Senior Research Fellow, Urban Transformations Research Centre
• Mariah Drakoulis, Senior Strategic Planning Manager, Estate Planning and Strategy, WSU
• Pejman Sharafi, Principal Research Academic, Urban Transformations Research Centre

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Western Sydney University was placed first in the world in the 2022 Times Higher Education Impact rankings, the only global performance measure that assesses universities against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The event series aims to celebrate and promote this #1 ranking, complementing work being undertaken across the University as part of its Sustainability and Resilience Decadal Strategy 2030.