The Sustainability Society

Please note that this workshop is now cancelled.
You can still download the Workshop Overview (670KB PDF) for your interest.

2-day workshop with Dr Idil Gaziulusoy
Thursday/Friday 7-8 June 2012

Designing Innovation Paths for Sustainable Futures

It is now commonly accepted that, in order to achieve sustainability, the socio-technical systems which fulfil social functions such as housing, food, mobility etc. need to be transformed. It is increasingly argued that sustainability can only be achieved through systemic innovation guided by future targets and visions, instead of traditional efficiency-oriented optimization approaches.

This is an experiential workshop based on methods of dynamic risk analysis, design thinking, scenario development, and creative problem solving. In this workshop you will learn to contextualise risks to sustainability, generate visions of a sustainable society, develop innovation paths between present and future and create product/service ideas that can be introduced along these innovation paths. We invite your creative side on board as well as your analytic side. Come with an open mind and be ready to be challenged.

Overview (177KB PDF)

Innovation Pathways – Idil Gaziulusoy 2-day course
TSS members $435 plus GST
IPENZ members $500 plus GST
Non-members $575 plus GST

Become a member of The Sustainability Society now and receive the Member rate
Click here to RSVP.

29 June (Auckland) 9am – 12 noon
Venue: University of Auckland Conference Centre Lecture Theatre/423-342
School of Architecture and Planning – NICIA – National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries
(the building next to Engineering)

Speakers:
Kerry Griffiths, URS – on the Business Council’s work on Visions for 2050
Rachel Brown, Sustainability Business Network
This event is free, however a gold coin donation is suggested to assist with costs. RSVPs are essential.


23 – 27 July 2012
Business Imperatives for Sustainability (700KB PDF)

The failure of eco-system services will mean failure of business, and thus failure of the economy, or as Paul Gilding puts it: The Great Disruption

with

David A Hood FIEAust CPEng FIPENZ FISEAM

National President, Engineers Australia

Immediate Past Chairman, Australian Green Infrastructure Council (AGIC)

Program Leader, Sustainability in Infrastructure and Engineering Asset Management, Cooperative Research Centre for Infrastructure and Engineering Asset Management (CIEAM)

(Adjunct Professor, Science and Engineering Faculty, QUT)

Chairman, David A Hood & Associates Pty Ltd

ROTORUA – Monday 23 July
NAPIER – Tuesday 24 July
CHRISTCHURCH – Thursday 26 July
AUCKLAND – Friday 27 July

TSS Members $395 plus GST
IPENZ members $470 plus GST
Non-Members $550 plus GST

Become a member of The Sustainability Society now and receive the Member rate.

Register your interest now – vicky@thesustainabilitysociety.org.nz