WEC 2019: Why engineers are vital to more liveable cities
It’s only fitting that a discussion about what makes for liveable cities should take place in the most liveable city ...
Tag: sustainability
Sustainability is a practice that presumes that resources are limited, and should be used conservatively and wisely with a view to long-term priorities and consequences.
Sustainable engineering is the process of designing or operating systems such that they use energy and resources at a rate that does not compromise the natural environment or the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
From next year, the world will finally have a day to celebrate engineering
President of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations Dr Marlene Kanga announced today that, starting next year, 4 March will ...
World Engineers Convention 2019: InfraBuild keynote contributes to sustainability discussion
InfraBuild’s Daksesh Patel will be joined on stage by Hera Engineering’s Matteo Tirapelle to talk about steel’s essential role in ...
Meet one engineer helping people see the huge possibilities in the circular economy
Veena Sahajwalla hopes her micro-recycling approach to e-waste, metals, plastics and more will produce a smarter and more sustainable society.
Could algae help sustainable buildings bloom?
From food to fibre, fuel and fertiliser, algae has great potential as a sustainable resource. And we could soon add ...
“Sustainability at the core”: What does Engineers Declare mean for the profession?
Australian Engineers Declare is a movement that asks industry to prioritise sustainability during every conversation with every client. How is ...
How effective is carbon capture as an emissions reduction tool?
Most climate change modelling includes carbon capture technologies to reduce atmospheric emissions. But a recent study questions whether it is ...
How 3D printing, generative design and automation will revolutionise the built environment
Advances in technology like 3D printing and generative design are helping cut costs, cut waste, and expanding the definition of ...
Towards net zero: How engineers can make a dent in emissions reduction targets to achieve sustainability goals
Robust emissions monitoring systems will help engineers and managers keep up with requirements as governments and companies commit to net ...
Gold-digging fungi hold clues for cheaper, greener mineral exploration
A new fungus discovered in Western Australia can extract small quantities of gold from the soil. Now, researchers are investigating ...
