Smart and Sustainable Built Environment Pty Ltd
NEWS
SnSBE wishes you a Happy New Year 2024!
December 2023
SnSBE wins the Start Club Award 2024 !
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We are thrilled to announce that our startup has secured the prestigious Start Club Award on the Gold Coast, hosted by Cohort Innovation Spaces. The accolade recognises our innovative smart planter box technology, market demand, and the compelling pitch delivery skillfully presented by our director, Majed Abuseif.
Our heartfelt gratitude goes to judges Shahirah Gardner and Audun Fiskerud for their invaluable feedback, serving as guiding lights throughout our enriching cohort experience. Their insights have been instrumental in shaping our journey towards success.
SEQ regional plan has been finalised and published. ShapingSEQ 2023 | Planning (statedevelopment.qld.gov.au)
There are some interesting objectives in this document that relate directly to climate change and what SEQCRA could focus upon.
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Find below some extracts.
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Priority Action 10: Heat hazard mitigation where Local governments undertake local-scale heat hazard risk assessments, local microclimate assessment and built form investigations to guide land use planning, urban design and greening and cooling strategies.
Live (page 142) Outcome 5 Working with and enhancing natural systems
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5.4 Increase tree canopy coverage within centres and residential areas to achieve a minimum of 15% in the capital city centre, 25% in urban residential and light commercial areas and 50% in suburban residential areas.
Sustain (page 121) Outcome 8: Climate and natural hazard risk avoidance, reduction and adaptation are core drivers of the region’s sustainable growth pattern and resilient built form needed to maintain our future capacity to cope and prosper.
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8.5 Work towards adopting regionally consistent climate scenarios to inform risk mapping and regional land suitability assessment
The new emission reduction target (75%) set by the new Premier last week (with the suggestion that it will be legislated) will also heighten the focus of SEQCRA.
November 2023
More than 25 experts brought their knowledge to the Resilience Conference that took place in the Scenic Rim (Qld) on November 13-14th. It was the culminating event of the Bushfire project led by Prof Karine Dupre and founded by the Federal Government.
To know more about the conference, click on the link here: Resilience Conference
October 2023
SnSBE Among Elite Startups Chosen for 2023 Impact Led Founders Initiative
We are thrilled to announce that our firm has been selected as one of the standout startups for the prestigious 2023 Impact Led Founders Initiative at Cohort Innovation Space.
Congratulations to Lawrence Kusz of Chatstat and Mark Ullah of URBNRIDZ for joining us in this esteemed cohort.
This recognition underscores our commitment to innovation and positive impact.
Spearheaded by the Queensland Government through Economic Development Queensland (EDQ), this initiative is a testament to our dedication to leveraging technology for meaningful change.
Stay tuned to our company updates for an inside look at the exciting developments and achievements stemming from our participation in the 2023 Impact Led Founders Initiative. More information can be found HERE.
August 2023
Strategic Approach Is Crucial in Harnessing Trees for Cooler Streets, Ipswich Study Reveals
Our company joind Griffith University's comprehensive study on Urban Heat Islands (UHI) along Brisbane Street, Ipswich, challenges the conventional wisdom about the cooling impact of trees. Led by Abuseif, Majed, Dupre, Karine, Smith, B, the research emphasises that not all tree implementations lead to street cooling. Removing existing Fig trees increased wind flow, reducing daytime temperatures but causing a slight nighttime rise.
The study recommends a nuanced strategy, showcasing that carefully adding dense small trees alongside cool pavement produces the most positive outcomes. Results underscore the necessity for well-thought-out urban planning, as poorly implemented solutions, such as solely removing trees, may yield unintended consequences. This insight reshapes our understanding of green elements' role in urban microclimates, offering a blueprint for sustainable cityscapes.
Discover the intricacies of effective UHI mitigation strategies in Ipswich by exploring the full study at [Urban Heat Island and Street Trees].
