Beyond Zero - Community

 CLIMATE ACTION SHOWJune 17th 2024Produced by Vivien Langford and Rosie GaninoRETROFITTING THE PUBLIC HOUSING TOWERSGuests:Chris Barnett – The Australian Institute of ArchitectsGeorge Avraam – Peddle Thorp Architects Melbournehttps://pta.com.au/our-people/Simon Knott - B_K_K Architects - https://b-k-k.com.au/projects/tower-turnaroundReimagining the 44 public Housing towers set for demolition inMelbourne would result in a boon for the climate. We discuss theembodied carbon in these buildings and the carbon emissionssaved in NOT demolishing them.It has been estimated that with demolition, about 70% of the currentresidents would never return. A key benefit of retrofitting would beto keep communities together.Reimagining these inner city homes with services nearby, muchmore amenity and a huge carbon saving would address thehousing crisis and the climate crisis in one go.The Supreme Court of Victoria dismissed a class action by tenantsto defend their human right to shelter. Both Government andindustry know that we