Poppy Johnston

6 posts

Poppy Johnston is a journalist with The Fifth Estate.

Daniella Traino: The promises and pitfalls of the digital age

Connectivity in the built environment has many benefits, but the reality is that smart buildings are collecting data that could be used in nefarious ways in the future and it’s…

How to drive successful communities

Poppy Johnston
2 December, 2019

Creating sustainable, liveable communities is no cake walk, but some of the key visionaries in the public sector are using ambitious targets, planning controls and a big dose of grit…

Lauren Kajewski: Colour, creativity and engagement is key to resilient communities

Poppy Johnston
2 December, 2019

Where would you look to for inspiration to create sustainable, affordable and liveable communities? Landcom’s Lauren Kajewski has some ideas. Lauren Kajewski, director of sustainability & learning at Landcom, is…

AMP Capital’s Quay Quarter Tower refurbishment in Sydney and a major water treatment plant in regional Victoria are among the sustainable projects that have tapped into Sustainable Australia Fund’s range…

Energy efficiency’s big secret: a major retrofit of performance can be surprisingly affordable

Poppy Johnston
21 October, 2019

SPONSORED: Existing buildings typically have the ability to radically improve their energy performance. That means there’s often a mountain of untapped potential that could slash emissions and running costs, according…

Charles Sturt University’s journey to carbon neutral

Poppy Johnston
26 April, 2019

Going carbon neutral could be seen as an embodiment of Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) adopted ethos based on the Wiradjuri people’s phrase, Yindyamarra winhanganha – the wisdom of respectfully knowing…