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In light of the recent earthquakes in
Turkey and Syria, David Oswald and Trivess Moore (RMIT
University) reflect on the rights that inhabitants have for buildings to be
safe, healthy, comfortable and robust. However, serial and various failings in the construction supply side and
its oversight by governments mean greater accountability is needed.
As a policy practitioner who
leads a national organisation representing households and small businesses in
shaping the future of Australia’s energy system,Lynne
Gallagher(Energy
Consumers Australia)
responds to the Buildings & Cities special issue, Energy, Emerging Technologies and Gender in Homes. Insights
from lived experience reveal blind spots in the design, provision and use of
smart tech that adversely affect energy outcomes.
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Collapse and Catastrophe: The Need to Protect Inhabitants
In light of the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, David Oswald and Trivess Moore (RMIT University) reflect on the rights that inhabitants have for buildings to be safe, healthy, comfortable and robust. However, serial and various failings in the construction supply side and its oversight by governments mean greater accountability is needed.
Blind Spots in Energy Policy
As a policy practitioner who leads a national organisation representing households and small businesses in shaping the future of Australia’s energy system, Lynne Gallagher (Energy Consumers Australia) responds to the Buildings & Cities special issue, Energy, Emerging Technologies and Gender in Homes. Insights from lived experience reveal blind spots in the design, provision and use of smart tech that adversely affect energy outcomes.