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Future Events
Why walking and cycling are vital for local centres
A webinar to show the positive financial benefits of making streets more walking and cycling friendly
28 March 2023 | 11am – 12pm NZDT
Free registration via Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/why-walking-and-cycling-are-vital-for-local-centres-tickets-595374710787
Past Events
Climate Action & Energy Retrofit of Traditional and Heritage Buildings
A webinar on the impacts of climate change on our traditional and historic buildings and how to address them
6 March 2023 | 12pm – 1pm NZDT
Free registration via Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/climate-action-energy-retrofit-of-traditional-heritage-buildings-tickets-548063341207
NZGBC Future Thinkers Panel Discussion: Retrofitting Existing Building Stock
This is a great chance to hear from some key property owners and stakeholders about the current status of our buildings and what’s being done to improve their performance
27 October 2022 | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm NZST
More information and registration at: https://www.nzgbc.org.nz/Event?Action=View&Event_id=1151#pablo
How has Covid-19 Changed our Buildings?
Post-Covid Architecture
A webinar on the impact of Covid-19 on the design of schools, nursing homes and houses
2 November 2022 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm NZST
Free registration via Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/how-has-covid-19-changed-our-buildings-post-covid-architecture-tickets-406080326187?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Form Follows Energy + Light
A webinar on the transition from zero energy to carbon neutral buildings
5 October 2022 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm NZST
Free registration via Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/form-follows-energy-light-tickets-406072342307?keep_tld=1
NAWIC Akl/ CONNECTING WITH CONSTRUCTION: Building a sustainable environment
Talks by leaders in the construction industry who are passionate about the future of New Zealand, followed with a panel discussion.
13 April 2022 | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm NZST
Free registration via Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/nawic-akl-connecting-with-construction-building-a-sustainable-environment-tickets-313191362797
Is Smart Transportation The Future of Sustainable Cities?
A webinar on the effectiveness of smart transportation as sustainable transportation systems
3 November 2021 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm NZST
Free registration via Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/is-smart-transportation-the-future-of-sustainable-cities-tickets-194177579367
Towards Smart Sustainable Cities in the Pacific Rim
A webinar focused on opportunities and limitations of smart emerging technologies to achieve smart sustainable cities in the Pacific Rim. Presentations by Mohsen Mohammadzadeh & Manfredo Manfredini
3 September 2021 | 1:00 pm -2:30 pm NZST | Online Event
Free registration at: https://uoregon.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7LD-BgDPSsq4cS0yEurVQw
Disruptive Technologies. The Integration of advanced technology in architecture teaching and radical projects for the future city
Presentation by Paola Boarin
4 July 2021 | 9:30-11:30 pm NZST | Online Event
No registration required. Free event.
Join the online forum via https://www.facebook.com/italianpavilion2021
Operational and embodied carbon of buildings – Research & Teaching in New Zealand
Presentation by Ferdinand Oswald
8 June 2021 | 8:00-9:30 pm NZST | Online Forum
No registration and fees required.
Join the online forum via https://fab.fhws.de/aktivitaeten/vortragsreihe-ak-bauhuette/
Passive and Active Strategies for Energy Efficiency
A webinar focussed on different approaches to energy efficiency and their design outcomes.
Presentations from Ferdinand Oswald and Alessandro Premier.
13 May 2021, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm NZST
Registrations via Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/passive-and-active-strategies-for-energy-efficiency-tickets-150275316517

The Italian rating System GBC Historic Building: towards the internationalisation process and presentation of case studies
Presentation by Paola Boarin
5 May 2021 | 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm NZST | Online webinar
Free masterclass for green building professionals on sustainable heritage conservation organised by the Green Building Council of Italy. Click here for more information and registrations.
Climate Solutions 2030: New Zealand Perspective
A webinar focussed on big, doable things that need doing in New Zealand if we really aim to stop climate change.
Presentations by Stephen Knight-Lenihan, Niki Harre, Elrond Burrel and Robbie Anderson.
16 April 2021, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm NZST
Registrations via Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/climate-solutions-2030-new-zealand-perspective-tickets-147495965403

4th APRU Sustainable Cities and Landscapes Conference
Virtual Conference and PhD Symposium
14-18 December 2020, University of Auckland
Visit the conference website for more information: https://www.apru-scl-2020.org/
Heritage conservation and community resilience: a pathway toward regenerative sustainability in the time of climate change
Presentation by Paola Boarin
3 December 2020 | Online
Visit the conference website for more information: https://www.eurestore.eu/restore-final-conference/

Sustainable Infrastructure Opportunities – Post COVID19 – Free Webinar
Presentation by Errol Haarhoff
10 June 2020, 11:45AM, Online
Join these thought-leaders to discuss the possibilities and opportunities for sustainable infrastructure as we move beyond COVID-19: Hon Min James Shaw, Dr Errol Haarhoff, Myles Lind and Cushla Anich. Click here for more information and registration.

Stay Cool – Reducing Energy Cooling Loads with Architectonic Design Strategies
Presentation by Ferdinand Oswald
31 October 2020
Online event, organised by Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Germany
From Sustainable to Regenerative – A Paradigm Shift for the Built Environment
Presentation by Paola Boarin
19-21 November 2020 | Auckland
Visit the conference website for more information: https://www.adnzconference.co.nz/

Green Homes: a crash course on sustainable design
10 March 2020, University of Auckland
Free educational event for students and young professionals, in collaboration with NZ Green Building Council and the Sustainable Future Collective. Click here for more information.