by Mark Thomson | Dec 14, 2020 | Education
Countries around the world are aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2050 as a response to the Paris Agreement to keep global temperature rise below 2 degrees Celsius. The global construction sector has a key role to play in achieving net zero, and PEFC believes...
by Mark Thomson | Jun 23, 2020 | Vegetation
At the start of the year, along with over 500 architects around the country, we shared our commitment to going carbon neutral in 2020. We acknowledge that a lot has happened since then, however it’s important to remain committed to getting our own houses in...
by Mark Thomson | Mar 11, 2019 | Design, Innovation, Relationships
RESPONSIBLE WOOD went global with the Australian PEFC-endorsed forest certification scheme, a major feature in the highly prestigious World Architecture Festival and Awards. Hosted in Amsterdam in December, the festival brought together the best of the best – the world’s largest, live, inclusive and interactive architectural awards program and festival.
by Mark Thomson | Feb 17, 2019 | Resourcefulness
The demand for radical change by the United Nations in October this year to limit global warming to a 1.5 degree global temperature increase, requires fundamental change. A three week visit of five countries which included judging at the 2018 World Architecture...
by Mark Thomson | Dec 5, 2018 | Education
Originally published 4 December 2018: https://www.thefifthestate.com.au/innovation/architecture/views-from-the-world-architecture-awards/ Brisbane based architect Mark Thomson has just come back from judging a segment in the World Architecture Festival in Europe....