Design out waste from day one — and every day after.

Waste is often built into the construction process, from the earliest stages through to completion. But it doesn’t have to be. This full-day event brings together designers, innovators and practitioners. Together, we’ll explore how we can eliminate waste at every step - saving resources, cutting carbon and delivering better projects.

Join us to:

hear from industry leaders about their real-world challenges and successes
view a showcase of cutting-edge technologies and innovative products that design out waste
participate in interactive workshops, to gain practical insights that you can apply to your projects

Whether you’re an architect, project manager, engineer, or contractor, you’ll leave with the inspiration, tools and connections you need.

Speakers:

Rachel MacIntyre, Strategic Sustainability Advisor at Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects
Joe Lyth, Director of WEL Architecture and PHINZ Board Chair
Terri-Ann Berry, Co-Director of Environmental Innovation Centre
Rachel Rose, Communications Consultant & Passive House Advocate
Priscila Besen, Senior Lecturer in sustainable architecture and urban design at Huri Te Ao AUT's School of Future Environments
Ben Cannon, Sustainability Manager at LT McGuinness Ltd.
Jethro Drum, Founder of GoodWrap Recycling and Managing Director of Shrinkwrap Supplies

Workshops (you will be able to attend one workshop per session):

Session one:

An introduction to Biophilic Design | Tricia Love | Tricia Love Consultants
Developing a Waste Management Plan | Terri-Ann Berry | Environmental Innovation Centre

Session two:

Regenerative and natural building materials workshop | Delia Bellaby | Earth Building Association of New Zealand
Integrated Design Process: Collaborating for success | James Griffin | Sustainable Business Network

Let's build better, together.

Speakers and sessions subject to change. Lunch will be provided, as will drinks and nibbles following the event.

Made possible with the support of Auckland Council, AUT’s School of Future Environments and Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects.