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Workshop 3
" Sustainable Design and Practice - Enhancing Sustainability"
Tuesday, 31st October & Wednesday, 1st November 2006

 

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The Workshop “Sustainable Design and Practice-Enhancing Profitability” was held in Townsville (Southbank Hotel) as one of the regional Themed Streams of the 2006 International Ecotourism Conference. It gathered more than 70 delegates from various backgrounds- engineers, architects, planners, ecotourism operators, community groups, international societies and government bodies.
The day and a half workshop was held on the 31st of October and 1st of November, 2006.
The day and a half workshop was held on the 31st of October and 1st of November, 2006. Photo: Tristam Denyer

Photo: Tristam Denyer
Its aim was to use a rigorous “Design Charrette” process to facilitate a structured but innovative design space around a mock Ecotourism Facility on an existing building and site.

Participants gained first hand experience in the Design Charette process as a tool to bring about improved outcomes in sustainability in ecotourism facilities. The workshop combined contextual presentations, facilitated sessions, a site visit and walk-through.

It encouraged discussion and concept planning between delegates, and included consideration of aspects such as renewable energy, eco-efficiency, adaptation to climate change, ecotourism accreditation/certification, facilities management and marketing.

The Design Charrette was facilitated by The Natural Edge Project (TNEP - see NaturalEdgeProject.net) in partnership with Townsville City Council and Ergon Energy as Major Sponsor and the CETD (Sustainability and Innovation - see TropicalDesign.org).

See Design Charrette Themes, BLOG & Photos of the Networking Function


Delegates learning about eco-building and sustainable design in the Town Common
Delegates learning about eco-building and sustainable design in the Town Common

Group Photo of Workshop 3 delegates

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