Middle Ground – Urban Density with Low-Carbon Materials

Date and Time: 14 August 2025 (5:00pm)

Location: Sydney, Aerial UTS Function Centre, Wattle Room,

Join us for an evening of networking, drinks and canapés as we explore practical, cost-effective solutions to help deliver more housing in Australian cities. Architect Tone Wheeler LFRAIA of Environa Studio will present on the resilience, efficiency and long-term value of 3-storey brick walk-ups—an often-overlooked typology offering real answers to the ‘missing middle’.

Paulo Macchia FRAIA Director Design Governance at the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure will also present on the new Pattern Book, a curated collection of 8 sustainable, and adaptable housing designs that are simple to build, faster to deliver, and responsive to people’s needs at different stages of life.

We’re also pleased to welcome Vute Sirivivatnanon, Research Director at SmartCrete CRC, who will present on the sustainability journey of concrete. His talk will explore emerging innovations in low-carbon cements and their role in shaping the future of Australian infrastructure.

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