Retrofit Forum

Schedule

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025 at 04:00 pm to Tue, 31 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC+11:00

Location

Glyn Davis Building, The University of Melbourne | Parkville, VI

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The Retrofit Forum investigates the transformation of Australian cities in response to climate change, biodiversity & public health.
About this Event

The Retrofit Forum, hosted by The Retrofit Lab at the University of Melbourne, unites industry, government, and academia. Its goal is to promote sustainable retrofitting in Australia. Relaunching in 2025, this monthly event will showcase expert talks and discussions. It will cover key challenges and opportunities across four critical areas:


  • Housing: Upgrading homes for climate, health, and affordability.
  • Landscapes: Supporting resilient, low-carbon cities.
  • Skills: Training the workforce for retrofit needs.
  • Digital: Leveraging technology, such as digital twins.

Held in-person and online, the forum fosters collaboration to drive retrofitting innovation. Organised by The Retrofit Lab and the Melbourne Centre for Cities at the University of Melbourne.



October Theme: Health, Post-Occupancy Evaluation and Retrofit
Featuring:
  • Prof. Christhina Candido (Director of SHE Lab (Sustainable and Healthy Environments, University of Melbourne)
  • Liam Wallis (Founder of HIP V. HYPE)

Date: Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM AEDT
Location: Level 4, Japanese Room, Glyn Davis Building at the University of Melbourne Parkville Campus

Zoom Link for this session: https://unimelb.zoom.us/j/86797702643?pwd=hmjea6OPPkUrbPzaeb4mQxFnahtbR2.1
Password: 901289

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Agenda
March: Residential Retrofit:  Actions & Planning for Future-Ready Homes
Host: Jon Stinson (Okana Global & Ryder Architecture)
April: Residential Retrofit:  Innovations, Opportunities & Supply Chain
Host: Felicia Richardson (Enviroflex/ EEEA)
May: Digital Information for Precinct Retrofitting
Host: Enzo Lara Hamilton (The Retrofit Lab)
June: Retrofitting for Accessibility and Inclusion
Host: Jean Hewitt (Buro Happold/UCL)
July: Retrofitting Streets (The Retrofit Exhibition)
Host: Kylie Soanes (Melbourne Centre for Cities)
August: AI and Digital Insights for Retrofit (The Retrofit Exhibition)
Host: Dr. Yang Zou (University of Auckland)
September: PassiveHaus and Retrofit
Host: Eben Simmons (Introba)
October: Health, Post-Occupancy Evaluation and Retrofit
Host: Prof. Christhina Candido (University of Melbourne)
🕑: 06:00 PM
November: Guest Lecture by Rasmus Nørgaard, Sustainable Urban Real Estate

Info: Separate Booking Required: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sustainable-urban-real-estate-development-with-rasmus-nrgaard-tickets-1672147420949?aff=oddtdtcreator


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