Randwick, NSW and Waverley councils work with university researchers on SkyParks greening pilot

Transforming forgotten urban spaces into parks in the sky | Architecture & Design

In 2019, the buildings and construction industry accounted for almost 40 per cent of carbon emissions globally, according to the International Energy Agency. While sustainable new buildings can help in reducing emissions, UNSW researcher Alexander Georgouras from UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture, says finding ways of modifying existing buildings is a more effective way of creating efficient and sustainable cities.

Council supports UNSW to create Skyparks garden for a cool learning environment - Randwick City Council

UNSW is joining forces with Randwick City and Waverley Councils to establish a SkyParks garden at its Kensington campus, transforming one of its outdoor spaces into an inviting and adaptable space that can be used for learning.</p>