Australian Architects Declare is part of an international network of architectural practices committed to addressing the climate and biodiversity emergency.
The twin crises of climate breakdown and biodiversity loss are the most serious issue of our time. Globally, buildings and construction play a major part, accounting for nearly 40% of energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions whilst also having a significant impact on our natural habitats. Meeting the needs of our communities and staying within our ecological limits will require a shift in our behaviour as well as the design, delivery and performance of our buildings. Together with our clients, we will need to commission and design buildings, cities and infrastructures as indivisible components of a larger, constantly regenerating and self-sustaining system.
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Australia is the 3rd country in the world to launch Architects Declare and the first to include reference to Indigenous peoples.
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Ande Bunbury is a national Director of Australian Architects Declare and head of the Advocacy Working Group.
https://architectsdeclare.com.au/
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