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    A field test to demonstrate the benefit of cool roof paints in a temperate climate
    JENSEN, C ; Hes, D ; Aye, L ; Schnabel, MA (The Architectural Science Association, 2013)
    This volume contains the refereed papers of the 47th International Architectural Science Association Conference 2013, held at the School of Architecture, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China, They provide a snapshot of current cutting ...
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    How Could Sustainability Transition Theories Support Practice-Based Strategic Planning?
    Bush, J ; Aye, L ; Hes, D ; Murfitt, P ; Moore, T ; de Haan, F ; Horne, R ; Gleeson, B (Springer, 2018-01-01)
    Theories of sustainability transitions aim to explain the processes, pathways and actors that are involved in transformations in technologies and practices. Whilst there is a growing body of research developing theoretical understandings, there has been less documented on how theories are utilised and applied by practitioners themselves. This chapter reports on a case study that investigated whether provision of targeted information on theories of sustainability transitions could strengthen organisational strategic planning. If planning is informed by transition theories, would this assist and strengthen organisational visioning, ambition and confidence? The research focuses on Moreland Energy Foundation Limited (MEFL), a community-based not-for-profit organisation working on sustainable energy and climate change action in Melbourne, Australia. During 2014–2015, MEFL developed a new strategic plan. As part of this process, theories of sustainability transitions were presented to the organisation’s Board and staff, to support the strategic planning and to investigate the theories’ roles in the planning process. It was found that inclusion of the sustainability transitions theoretical framework led to the organisation explicitly defining its shared ‘model of change’, reinforcing the organisation’s conceptualisation of its role as an ‘intermediary’ between grassroots and governments. The process demonstrated the potential impact of research-practice partnerships in strategic planning. However the findings also highlighted the continuing challenges of connecting research and practice.
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    Sustainability for learning environments
    Hes, D ; Newton, C ; Fisher, K (Australian Institute of Architects, 2009)
    Every brief and every client anticipates that building designs will be informed by sound environmental decision making. Quantitative research, particularly from the USA, has confirmed our commonsense notion that learning improves with good lighting, ventilation and water proofing as well as thermal comfort and acoustic control. In this paper, Dominique Hes provides an introduction to and critique of the relatively new Green Star rating tool for education buildings. One of the aims of the rating tool is to provide a road map for designers and clients to help them make good environmental decisions. Dominique concludes with a critique of the current rating tool for education and a suggestion for how to move forward even if the tool is not yet ideal.
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    Green Plot Ratio and MUtopia: The integration of green infrastructure into an ecological model for cities
    Ong, BL ; Fryd, O ; Hes, D ; Ngo, T ; AYE, L ; Bay, JHP ; Lehmann, S (Routledge - Taylor & Francis, 2017-07-06)
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    Reservoir Civic Centre, Darebin City, Melbourne, Australia
    HES, D ; Hyde, R ; Watson, S ; Cheshire, W ; Thomson, M (Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2007)