Melbourne public housing tower report calls for reno over knockdown-rebuild
An RMIT University-led report has found upgrading the Barkly Street public housing estate in Brunswick, rather than demolishing it, could deliver significant social, economic and environmental benefits.
Coffee waste helps make lower carbon concrete
RMIT researchers are advancing new ways to cut the carbon footprint of infrastructure by turning everyday organic waste into useful construction materials.
Low carbon roof tiles give industrial waste a new home
A large-scale trial of sustainable roof tiles by RMIT and Bristile Roofing has shown that incorporating coal ash and glass waste can reduce their carbon footprint.
Australia’s mental health services are buckling due to rising demand, staff shortages and patient violence
A group of RMIT experts are calling for interventions to support Australia’s exhausted, overwhelmed mental health nurses.