Precinct Retrofitting for Decarbonisation
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Precinct Retrofitting for Decarbonisation

Join us for an insightful workshop on Precinct Retrofitting for Decarbonisation, featuring leading experts from academia and industry.

Date and time

Monday, April 28 · 9:30am - 3:10pm AWST

Location

100.301/305, Council Chamber & Foyer, Curtin University

Curtin University Perth, WA 6102 Australia

Agenda

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Registration and Networking

10:00 AM - 10:10 AM

Opening Speech

Associate Professor Jayne Bryant


Deputy Director of Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute, Curtin University

10:10 AM - 10:20 AM

Introduction to Decarbonising the Building Industry (DBI) Network

Associate Professor Behzad Rismanchi


DBI Deputy Network Convenor, The University of Melbourne

10:20 AM - 10:30 AM

Introduction to the Retrofit lab and the Theme of the Workshop

Professor Sarah Bell


The University of Melbourne

RACE for 2030 Pathways to Net Zero Precincts

Professor Peter Newman


Peter Newman is the Professor of Sustainability at Curtin University in Perth, Australia. Peter is an academic who has written 20 books and over 350 papers on sustainable cities with a global reputat...

Precincts: The Tragedy of the Commons, Decarbonisation and Natural Systems

Luke William Rowlinson


Principal Architect, Rowlinson Architects Executive Director CPF - built environment design and innovation advisor. With over 25 years of experience spanning diverse and complex urban infrastructure ...

Low-Carbon Modular Integrated Construction

Professor Wei Pan


Professor Wei Pan is Head of Department of Civil Engineering of The University of Hong Kong, where he is also Executive Director of Centre for Innovation in Construction and Infrastructure Developmen...

Decarbonising Existing Buildings

Tatjana Hinson


Associate Director, WSP. Tatjana Hinson is a highly experienced and respected sustainability professional with over 23 years of expertise in project delivery and compliance within the fields of susta...

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch and Networking

What attributes motivate precinct retrofitting?

Professor Peta Ashworth


Director of Curtin Institute for Energy Transition, Curtin University. Professor Ashworth is a renowned expert in energy, communication, stakeholder engagement, and technology assessment. She has res...

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Roundtable Discussion

3:00 PM - 3:10 PM

Closing Remarks

About this event

  • Event lasts 5 hours 40 minutes

Precinct Retrofitting for Decarbonisation

Join us for an insightful workshop on precinct retrofit and its opportunities for decarbonisation, hosted at Curtin University and led by Prof. Peng Wu, with Dr. Shengping Li as co-lead. This event brings together leading experts from academia and industry to discuss cutting-edge solutions for net-zero precincts, modular integrated construction, and sustainable urban development.

Key highlights include:

  • Expert presentations from renowned researchers and industry leaders
  • Case studies on pathways to net-zero precincts
  • Discussions on emerging technologies in retrofit and sustainable construction
  • Networking opportunities with professionals and researchers in the field

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with thought leaders, explore innovative approaches, and contribute to the decarbonisation of the built environment.

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