Opinion

University of Newcastle's campus-building success proves construction's impact on climate does not have to be all bad

By Josephine Vaughan
Updated December 1 2021 - 10:50am, first published November 30 2021 - 11:45am
STEPPING UP: The University of Newcastle's Q Building in Honeysuckle features low-carbon timber structures and detail, natural lighting, low-energy air conditioning and good natural ventilation.
STEPPING UP: The University of Newcastle's Q Building in Honeysuckle features low-carbon timber structures and detail, natural lighting, low-energy air conditioning and good natural ventilation.

As the world shifts to a low-carbon future, Australia's whole-of-economy plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 does not include much of a plan for the construction industry.

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