Australia's first female Professor of Property, Sara Wilkinson, UTS explains sustainability, urban development and the importance of using resources that are local, renewable & energy efficient.  Plus we cover:

* Overcoming the idea families need to live on ¼ acre block

* Retrofitting existing properties to make them energy efficient

* How under occupied properties could solve our affordable housing crisis.

* How green roofs can protect your property from solar degradation

* The benefit of aerofarms with 24hr sunshine

* Why we have aprox 11 years to take sufficient action to stop irreversible climate change.

* The urban heat island, city centres are often 5° hotter & ideas to cool them down

* Why the government is urging construction to house us all.

This is an informative episode for anyone who cares about our planet’s future!Guest Website & Relevant Links:

UTS - Sara Wilkinson

Architecture & Design - Sustainability Projects

City of Sydney - Green Business & Buildings

Podcast Links:

Ep 1 - Simon Russell, Behavioural Finance Aust

Ep 62 - Cecille Weldon, Liveability

Ep 66 - Michele Adair, Housing Trust

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