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It is imperative that mitigation and adaptation actions to limit climate change impacts are integrated into current development and investment strategies. Actions that respond to climate change risk within the property sector are now evident, though the level of response is uneven across the sector. Twenty-four in-depth interviews were conducted with stakeholders from a cross section of organisations in the Australian property sector. Through these interviews climate change risk preparedness was assessed using Moser and Luers (2008) awareness, analytical capacity and actions framework. From this a new climate change preparedness framework was generated with themes and categories applicable to the property sector. These were then used to inform the characterisation of climate change ‘frontrunners’ in the property sector. The research identified that frontrunner characteristics in relation to Awareness include: sourcing reliable information, communicating this within their organisation, engaging in industry working groups and committees, and sharing information across firms. The Analytical capacity of the frontrunners comprised: a dedicated team who are able to interpret implications for the business, ability to garner attention to the issue from across the organisation and develop specific climate change models. Finally, the Actions of the frontrunners included both adaptation and mitigation actions; utilisation of rating tools, net zero carbon emission objectives; developing processes and policies to embed climate change into decision making; and conducting impact assessment across timescales and issues (physical, and workplace). In the absence of strong regulatory frameworks, the identification of frontrunners, their key characteristics and their strategies to tackle climate change risk provides a pathway for others in the sector to follow.
Georgia Warren-Myers; Anna Hurlimann; Judy Bush. Climate change frontrunners in the Australian Property Sector. Climate Risk Management 2021, 33, 100340 .
AMA StyleGeorgia Warren-Myers, Anna Hurlimann, Judy Bush. Climate change frontrunners in the Australian Property Sector. Climate Risk Management. 2021; 33 ():100340.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGeorgia Warren-Myers; Anna Hurlimann; Judy Bush. 2021. "Climate change frontrunners in the Australian Property Sector." Climate Risk Management 33, no. : 100340.
Responsibility for affordable housing delivery is increasingly being delivered through collaborations between private, nonprofit, and state actors and operationalized through voluntary negotiations. Negotiation theory provides a lens for understanding why outcomes are often limited by highlighting the impact of stakeholder interests, the potential for mutual gains, trust between negotiating partners, and access to information. We surveyed 148 housing stakeholders in the state of Victoria (Australia) shortly after the passage of legislation that supported the negotiation of voluntary affordable housing agreements. We found that stakeholders share a belief in the necessity of affordable housing. However, the current institutional context often precludes opportunities for mutual gain because there is little incentive to engage in negotiations, provision of sufficient incentives is problematic, and contributions are difficult to enforce. We found large discrepancies in levels of training in development feasibility across sectors and low trust between negotiation participants. We argue that these factors are likely to reduce the efficiency and effectiveness of voluntary affordable housing negotiations in Victoria and other jurisdictions with weak institutional arrangements for affordable housing negotiations. Across sectors, respondents prefer mandatory rather than voluntary affordable housing provisions. Voluntary affordable housing negotiations are unlikely to be effective without institutional scaffolding to ensure that negotiations result in mutual gains for stakeholders. Planners should pair the introduction of voluntary affordable housing negotiations with training resources for the stakeholders who will participate in negotiations as well as mechanisms for enforcing negotiated agreements.
Katrina Raynor; Matthew Palm; Georgia Warren-Myers. “Ambiguous, Confusing, and Not Delivering Enough Housing”. Journal of the American Planning Association 2021, 1 -14.
AMA StyleKatrina Raynor, Matthew Palm, Georgia Warren-Myers. “Ambiguous, Confusing, and Not Delivering Enough Housing”. Journal of the American Planning Association. 2021; ():1-14.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKatrina Raynor; Matthew Palm; Georgia Warren-Myers. 2021. "“Ambiguous, Confusing, and Not Delivering Enough Housing”." Journal of the American Planning Association , no. : 1-14.
Purpose The purpose of this research is to investigate Australian property valuers' identification and consideration of physical risks to properties in valuation practice. The research further explores valuers' considerations of climate change-related risks. Design/methodology/approach The research approach comprised an online survey of Australian valuers who were members of the Australian Property Institute. The online survey included structured and unstructured questions to explore types and extent of risk investigations in valuation practice. Findings The analysis reflects that while valuers easily identified and engaged with physical risks, there is a lack of understanding of, and engagement with, climate change risks. This supports the need for better information sources and guidance to inform valuers of climate change risks per se, as well as the development of specific mechanisms for consideration of such risks to be included in valuation processes, practices and reports. Research limitations/implications The research is limited by the small sample size achieved due to the timing of the survey deployment, which occurred during the first wave of COVID-19 lockdowns in Australia. Thus, the findings are not necessarily representative of the Australian valuation profession, but they do provide indications of current approaches to risk identification in practice and the need for more guidance in relation to climate change risks. Practical implications This research identifies that more support, guidance, information and tools, as well as awareness-raising, are required to enable valuers to accurately identify all risks affecting a property. Originality/value The research provides a snapshot of current understandings of physical risk identification in valuation practice. As investors and other organisations integrate and build up their analysis of climate risks to their portfolios and organisations, this research indicates that valuers also need to be aware of changing market assessment of physical and climate risks associated with property for consideration in valuation.
Georgia Warren-Myers; Lucy Cradduck. Physical and climate change-related risk identification in valuation practice: an Australian perspective. Journal of Property Investment & Finance 2021, ahead-of-p, 1 .
AMA StyleGeorgia Warren-Myers, Lucy Cradduck. Physical and climate change-related risk identification in valuation practice: an Australian perspective. Journal of Property Investment & Finance. 2021; ahead-of-p (ahead-of-p):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGeorgia Warren-Myers; Lucy Cradduck. 2021. "Physical and climate change-related risk identification in valuation practice: an Australian perspective." Journal of Property Investment & Finance ahead-of-p, no. ahead-of-p: 1.
Monique Schmidt; Robert H. Crawford; Georgia Warren-Myers. Integrating life-cycle GHG emissions into a building’s economic evaluation. Buildings and Cities 2020, 1, 361 -378.
AMA StyleMonique Schmidt, Robert H. Crawford, Georgia Warren-Myers. Integrating life-cycle GHG emissions into a building’s economic evaluation. Buildings and Cities. 2020; 1 (1):361-378.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMonique Schmidt; Robert H. Crawford; Georgia Warren-Myers. 2020. "Integrating life-cycle GHG emissions into a building’s economic evaluation." Buildings and Cities 1, no. 1: 361-378.
Australia is going through a significant housing boom with approximately 200,000 new homes built each year; and significantly more are required on an annual basis to accommodate the estimated population growth of almost 36 million by 2050. The effects of climate change are increasingly being felt and responsive action is required for mitigation and adaption, which must include the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission implications of this new residential stock. Mitigation strategies have been predominantly focused on decreasing the operational GHG emissions associated with buildings, leaving the other life cycle stages, such as construction, largely ignored. To achieve national targets, such as zero net emissions by 2050, it is imperative to address GHG emissions mitigation from a life cycle perspective. This study found that based on current building practices one new detached dwelling built today will be responsible for roughly 545 tCO2e by 2050. This translates to the need to plant over 8,000 trees to offset these emissions, a figure it is safe to say, most homeowners will not achieve. This study modelled life cycle GHG emissions of all new detached dwellings constructed in Australia for a single year (2019) estimating 39 MtCO2e, which increases to 883 MtCO2e by 2030 and 3,654 MtCO2e by 2050. This is much higher than the current projections for Australia’s total emissions by 2030 of 563 MtCO2e if a business as usual approach is followed, and the optimum target of 441 MtCO2e to meet emissions targets of 26% less than 2005. The results of this study suggest that housing-related GHG emission are underestimated by 60%, because of the absence of embodied GHG emissions being counted in emission projections. This emphasises that firstly, target and current GHG emission projections fail to consider emissions from a life cycle perspective, and primarily report findings based on operational data, which as this study has shown can lead to a misrepresentation of almost 96% of total life cycle GHG emissions.
Monique Schmidt; Robert H. Crawford; Georgia Warren-Myers. Quantifying Australia’s life cycle greenhouse gas emissions for new homes. Energy and Buildings 2020, 224, 110287 .
AMA StyleMonique Schmidt, Robert H. Crawford, Georgia Warren-Myers. Quantifying Australia’s life cycle greenhouse gas emissions for new homes. Energy and Buildings. 2020; 224 ():110287.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMonique Schmidt; Robert H. Crawford; Georgia Warren-Myers. 2020. "Quantifying Australia’s life cycle greenhouse gas emissions for new homes." Energy and Buildings 224, no. : 110287.
Governments worldwide have responded to housing affordability challenges with supply-side solutions. Proponents of these approaches often draw on the notion of ‘filtering effects’ to argue that new supply naturally trickles down to lower-income households over time, improving affordability. This study examines the characteristics of Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing in Melbourne, Australia, analysing how dwelling age impacts rental cost. We specify a non-linear relationship between building age and rents through hedonic rent modelling, reflecting a premium for historic properties in inner Melbourne. We also conduct a cluster analysis of rental listings and measure affordability by cluster. Our results problematise the notion of filtering, finding that most contemporary affordable housing was initially built in the 1960s and 1970s as social housing or targeted at low-income households. We argue that filtering in this instance is not natural but is instead a reflection of historic government expenditure and past construction choices, or ‘filter up’.
Matthew Palm; Katrina Raynor; Georgia Warren-Myers. Examining building age, rental housing and price filtering for affordability in Melbourne, Australia. Urban Studies 2020, 58, 809 -825.
AMA StyleMatthew Palm, Katrina Raynor, Georgia Warren-Myers. Examining building age, rental housing and price filtering for affordability in Melbourne, Australia. Urban Studies. 2020; 58 (4):809-825.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMatthew Palm; Katrina Raynor; Georgia Warren-Myers. 2020. "Examining building age, rental housing and price filtering for affordability in Melbourne, Australia." Urban Studies 58, no. 4: 809-825.
Purpose This study aims to provide a development of the courts’ views of climate change risk in planning matters as related to inundation and suggest that valuers and others involved need to be aware of the implications these views have on property matters and valuation processes and reporting. Design/methodology/approach This study engages in a legal doctrinal analysis of primary law sources, being Australian case law. It analyses decisions from Queensland, New South Wales and Victorian courts and tribunals, to establish their views of climate change risk for coastal area developments, who bears the risk and responsibility and if risk is shared. Findings The analysis reflects that developers bear the onus of proving their proposal meets relevant planning requirements including management and mitigation of climate change risks. However, the risk of developing in “at risk” areas is a shared burden, as local government authorities remain responsible for appropriately assessing applications against those requirements. Research limitations/implications This study had several limitations, these included: only matters with a final determination were able to be reviewed and analysed; there is no one Australia-wide planning regime; state laws and policies are different and changing; and disputes are heard in different courts or tribunals, which can impact the weight and importance given to issues and the consistency of approaches. Practical implications This research informs valuers of climate change risk issues related to the inundation of new, and re-, developments, and the importance of court decisions as an additional information consideration to inform their valuations. Originality/value This paper is significant as it provides an understanding of the Australian courts’ current views on climate change risk, and by extension, the implications and considerations for valuations.
Lucy Cradduck; Georgia Warren-Myers; Bianca Stringer. Courts’ views on climate change inundation risks for developments: Australian perspectives and considerations for valuers. Journal of European Real Estate Research 2020, 13, 435 -453.
AMA StyleLucy Cradduck, Georgia Warren-Myers, Bianca Stringer. Courts’ views on climate change inundation risks for developments: Australian perspectives and considerations for valuers. Journal of European Real Estate Research. 2020; 13 (3):435-453.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLucy Cradduck; Georgia Warren-Myers; Bianca Stringer. 2020. "Courts’ views on climate change inundation risks for developments: Australian perspectives and considerations for valuers." Journal of European Real Estate Research 13, no. 3: 435-453.
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand the sources of climate change information used and trusted by key stakeholders in the Australian property industry, their information needs and their capacity to translate that information into decision-making. Design/methodology/approach Qualitative research applying in-depth interviews with 24 key stakeholders from a diverse range of property/real estate companies in Australia. Findings This research identified a wide range of information types used by key stakeholders, ranging from reliance on unsophisticated mass media reporting to detailed analysis of scientific research. The capacity of stakeholders to translate this information for their organisation was polarised; 11 of the 24 interviewees indicated they had the capacity, while the other 13 indicated they did not, often owing to time horizons or lack of current interest within the organisation or from clients. Research limitations/implications This research was limited to 24 in-depth interviews and is not intended to be a representative sample. However, this limitation is offset by the fact that a diverse range of stakeholders were interviewed and an in-depth and rich understanding has been provided about their approach to climate change. Practical implications The results can inform the development of better communication channels for climate change for the property industry by supporting science-practice collaborations in the timely and effective dissemination of research. This is important to understand given the identified need to bridge the gap among research, policy and practice. Social implications Climate change poses significant challenges and risks for built environments. The property industry, as a key stakeholder, has great potential to influence current practices. The results reported here assist in addressing these challenges. Originality/value At present, limited research globally has been conducted about climate change actions in the property industry. This research responds to this gap.
Georgia Warren-Myers; Anna Hurlimann; Judy Bush. Advancing capacity to adapt to climate change: addressing information needs in the Australian property industry. Journal of European Real Estate Research 2020, 13, 321 -335.
AMA StyleGeorgia Warren-Myers, Anna Hurlimann, Judy Bush. Advancing capacity to adapt to climate change: addressing information needs in the Australian property industry. Journal of European Real Estate Research. 2020; 13 (3):321-335.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGeorgia Warren-Myers; Anna Hurlimann; Judy Bush. 2020. "Advancing capacity to adapt to climate change: addressing information needs in the Australian property industry." Journal of European Real Estate Research 13, no. 3: 321-335.
In the context of curbing greenhouse gas emissions to meet the ambitious but much-needed targets to limit global warming to reasonable levels, residential housing can play a significant role. By enhancing the energy efficiency of residential housing, emission reductions, reduced costs and better health and wellbeing of occupants may be achieved. Despite gradual improvements in home energy efficiency, homeowner engagement could be greatly enhanced by the demonstration of how energy efficiency and energy ratings can be reflected in residential property values. Ascertaining the value of energy efficiency may enable greater investment and potential for increased availability of finance for added energy efficiency options in new and existing housing. Extant research suggests a significant relationship between house values, rental prices and energy efficiency certifications, particularly where mandatory disclosure operates. However, limited research has examined residential valuers’ (appraisers) perspectives and practice considerations. This paper examines the challenges for valuers in identifying and considering energy efficiency initiatives and ratings on residential property value and the capacity of residential valuation professionals to incorporate energy efficiency into the valuation (appraisal) process. The research identified limited means available to valuers in Australia in identifying energy efficiency attributes and ratings; challenges in awareness, knowledge, and understanding of energy efficiency ratings; and, subsequently, limitations in consideration of initiatives and ratings in valuation. This research affirms findings of other Australian and international studies, suggesting mandatory disclosure and certification are essential if energy efficiency is to be considered by the market and reflected in residential valuation.
Georgia Warren-Myers; Catherine Kain; Kathryn Davidson. The wandering energy stars: The challenges of valuing energy efficiency in Australian housing. Energy Research & Social Science 2020, 67, 101505 .
AMA StyleGeorgia Warren-Myers, Catherine Kain, Kathryn Davidson. The wandering energy stars: The challenges of valuing energy efficiency in Australian housing. Energy Research & Social Science. 2020; 67 ():101505.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGeorgia Warren-Myers; Catherine Kain; Kathryn Davidson. 2020. "The wandering energy stars: The challenges of valuing energy efficiency in Australian housing." Energy Research & Social Science 67, no. : 101505.
PurposeTo identify barriers to climate change adaptation in the Australian property industry.Design/methodology/approachSemi-structured interviews with twenty-four stakeholders from a diverse cross-section of the Australian property industry were undertaken in 2018 and 2019.FindingsA range of barriers to action on climate change were identified. These barriers centre around (1) information: lack of clear, reliable, and trusted sources of climate change information; (2) cost: competing economic demands, and the perceived threat that investing in climate change action poses to competitiveness; and (3) regulation: the inaction of governments thus failing to provide a regulatory environment to address climate change.Research limitations/implicationsThe qualitative research provides perspectives from actors in different sectors of the Australian property industry. While it provides an in-depth understanding of the barriers to addressing climate change adaptation, it is not necessarily a nationally representative sample.Practical implicationsThe study identifies barriers to climate change adaptation, and establishes practical ways in which the Australian property industry can address these barriers and the role that government regulation could have in generating industry-wide change.Social implicationsClimate change poses significant challenges to society. Built environments are significant contributors to climate change, and thus the property industry is well-placed to make positive contributions to this global challenge.Originality/valueLimited research has examined barriers to climate change action in the property industry. This research provides novel insights from the perspective of key actors across a diverse range of property industry sectors. This new knowledge fills an important gap in understanding how to address climate change in Australia and broader contexts.
Georgia Warren-Myers; Anna Hurlimann; Judy Bush. Barriers to climate change adaption in the Australian property industry. Journal of Property Investment & Finance 2020, 38, 449 -462.
AMA StyleGeorgia Warren-Myers, Anna Hurlimann, Judy Bush. Barriers to climate change adaption in the Australian property industry. Journal of Property Investment & Finance. 2020; 38 (5):449-462.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGeorgia Warren-Myers; Anna Hurlimann; Judy Bush. 2020. "Barriers to climate change adaption in the Australian property industry." Journal of Property Investment & Finance 38, no. 5: 449-462.
Australia builds approximately 200,000 new homes per annum, which must meet minimum energy efficiency performance requirements. One common assessment measure is the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS), in which homes are typically required to meet a 6 Star minimum. However, current advertising practices of some volume home builders are unclear as to what consumers will receive in terms of energy efficiency in their new home. This research examined the advertising practices of Australia's largest volume home builders via their organisation websites, to determine whether the advertising material and other information on their websites could breach section 18(1) of the Australian Consumer Law. The research uncovered instances of potential breaches through the use of misleading logos and language. Such representations generally implied a high performance standard is being achieved, or exceptional products are on offer – rather than simply achieving the regulatory minimum applicable to all new homes. The results indicate two primary policy implications: firstly, instead of being better informed, consumers are likely to be misled or deceived; and secondly, the use and effectiveness of the NatHERS logo is lessened through such conduct. This article provides recommendations to the Australian consumer regulator, the NatHERS administrator, and volume home builders.
Georgia Warren-Myers; Erika Bartak; Lucy Cradduck. Observing energy rating stars through the Australian Consumer Law lens: How volume home builders’ advertising can fail consumers. Energy Policy 2020, 139, 111370 .
AMA StyleGeorgia Warren-Myers, Erika Bartak, Lucy Cradduck. Observing energy rating stars through the Australian Consumer Law lens: How volume home builders’ advertising can fail consumers. Energy Policy. 2020; 139 ():111370.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGeorgia Warren-Myers; Erika Bartak; Lucy Cradduck. 2020. "Observing energy rating stars through the Australian Consumer Law lens: How volume home builders’ advertising can fail consumers." Energy Policy 139, no. : 111370.
The literature suggests both “Stick” and “Carrot” initiatives can encourage property developers to include Affordable Housing in their developments. Such initiatives include affordable housing contributions or requirements (the stick) and land cost subsidies, density bonuses, access to low-interest finance, reduced planning timeframes and reduced car parking requirements (the carrots). Despite their widespread application internationally, Australian developers and policymakers have resisted affordable housing incentive structures. Recent legislation in Victoria empowers local planners to approve affordable housing contributions and incentives on acase-by-case basis. This paper provides aquantitative study investigating the feasibility of introducing housing affordability contributions and incentives when developers enter the planning process. This paper demonstrates aone-size fits all approach to affordable housing contributions and incentives may not be appropriate, modelled through scenario analysis of three different sized case studies. Optimum scenarios identified a balance of carrots and sticks. However, project characteristics determined the applicability and effectiveness of an incentive for aproject. Therefore, asingular approach may not be appropriate for all projects in amunicipality or state; and alayered and flexible approach for “Sticks” and “Carrots” should be considered to maximise the social benefit of these incentives and ensure developers financial viability.
Georgia Warren-Myers; Erryn McRae; Katrina Raynor; Matthew Palm. Modelling the effects of affordable housing ‘sticks’ and ‘carrots’ for developer-delivered projects. Pacific Rim Property Research Journal 2019, 25, 195 -215.
AMA StyleGeorgia Warren-Myers, Erryn McRae, Katrina Raynor, Matthew Palm. Modelling the effects of affordable housing ‘sticks’ and ‘carrots’ for developer-delivered projects. Pacific Rim Property Research Journal. 2019; 25 (3):195-215.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGeorgia Warren-Myers; Erryn McRae; Katrina Raynor; Matthew Palm. 2019. "Modelling the effects of affordable housing ‘sticks’ and ‘carrots’ for developer-delivered projects." Pacific Rim Property Research Journal 25, no. 3: 195-215.
Research examining the construction industry demonstrates that it is the source of a large percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions, subject to future climate change risks, and that there is limited evidence of adaptation. This paper explores the preparedness of the Australian construction industry to adapt to climate change risks, through twenty-one key stakeholder interviews. The interviews addressed participants' perceptions of the industry's: climate change risk awareness, analytical capacity to address climate change risk, and current actions to address these risks. The main risk participants identified was extreme weather during construction (e.g. heat and wind) with impacts for occupational health and safety, supply chain reliability, project delivery delays, and profit. The impact of these risks was somewhat down played. While a high level of perceived analytical capacity to respond to climate change was observed, real action was limited by systemic, outdated regulations, lack of client motivation, and perceived costs. The climate change actions which were undertaken were predominantly climate change mitigation activities, largely focussing on organisational processes, rather than adaptations to built form. The results indicate that if Australia's built form is to be well adapted to climate change, greater preparedness to facilitate tangible and systemic actions to address climate change risk in the Australian construction industry is needed. Specifically, interviewees responses imply that increased awareness of the impacts of climate change, better translation of existing solutions into practice, and regulatory reform are needed.
Anna Catherine Hurlimann; Georgia Warren-Myers; Geoffrey R. Browne. Is the Australian construction industry prepared for climate change? Building and Environment 2019, 153, 128 -137.
AMA StyleAnna Catherine Hurlimann, Georgia Warren-Myers, Geoffrey R. Browne. Is the Australian construction industry prepared for climate change? Building and Environment. 2019; 153 ():128-137.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAnna Catherine Hurlimann; Georgia Warren-Myers; Geoffrey R. Browne. 2019. "Is the Australian construction industry prepared for climate change?" Building and Environment 153, no. : 128-137.
PurposeThe importance of sustainability in the property industry is well recognised, and many studies have proved the existence of sustainability premiums in real estate markets. Valuers play the most pivotal role in reflecting the market, however despite the efforts of both academic and professional bodies to improve valuer knowledge and perceptions of sustainability there remains significant limitation of consideration of sustainability in valuation within the profession. The purpose of this paper is to investigate valuation practice through examining institutional grade commercial valuers’ approaches and consideration of sustainability in valuation.Design/methodology/approachThis research used a case study approach and interviewed institutional grade commercial valuers in Melbourne, Australia, exploring their consideration of sustainability in their valuation reports for commercial properties. A semi-structured interview technique was utilised with responses using qualitative content analysis that investigated the processes used, knowledge and incorporation of sustainability in valuation practice.FindingsThe study has found substantial limitations in the incorporation of sustainability in property valuation in Melbourne’s real estate market, comprising valuers’ limited knowledge, reluctance to consider sustainability in the valuation process, poor verification or investigation of sustainability considerations, client instructions did not direct valuers to consider sustainability, lack of data and limited tools for detailed analysis.Research limitations/implicationsAlthough a small sample, the data redundancy found in this research suggests a level of consensus on certain aspects of practice within the sector in Melbourne. This corroborates similar findings from a large-scale study of valuers and property professionals in Europe and the UK (Michlet al.2016).Practical implicationsThere is urgent need for more education and direction in the consideration and incorporation of sustainability in valuation for valuers. Enhancing the enforcement of guidelines from professional bodies is also crucial in order to deepen the analysis of sustainability in property valuation.Originality/valueThe research has provided an in-depth perspective of valuation practice in the commercial sector, that identifies and expands on the barriers in regard to limited incorporation of sustainability in property valuation reports, physical reporting, comparative analysis and depth of discussion. Further, it highlights the limited consideration of guidance notes in regard to sustainability from professional bodies.
Tu Thanh Le; Georgia Warren-Myers. An examination of sustainability reporting in valuation practice. Property Management 2019, 37, 136 -153.
AMA StyleTu Thanh Le, Georgia Warren-Myers. An examination of sustainability reporting in valuation practice. Property Management. 2019; 37 (1):136-153.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTu Thanh Le; Georgia Warren-Myers. 2019. "An examination of sustainability reporting in valuation practice." Property Management 37, no. 1: 136-153.
Homebuyers today are faced with a spectrum of choices when deciding to build a new home. However, encouraging more sustainable choices in housing and construction decisions has been challenging. In this paper, we apply the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) to investigate the factors predicting homebuyers’ intentions to purchase a dwelling with a sustainability certification. Three hundred and thirty Australian residents who had recently purchased property were recruited via an online panel provider. Attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control and green consumer identity each independently predicted higher intentions to purchase a sustainability-certified dwelling, and in combination accounted for 65% of the variance in intentions. Green consumer identity also significantly moderated the effect of subjective norms on intentions. In a separate analysis, the two strongest predictors of willingness to pay for a sustainability certification were familiarity with current sustainability certifications and subjective norms. Implications for theory and practice are discussed.
Madeline Judge; Georgia Warren-Myers; Angela Paladino. Using the theory of planned behaviour to predict intentions to purchase sustainable housing. Journal of Cleaner Production 2019, 215, 259 -267.
AMA StyleMadeline Judge, Georgia Warren-Myers, Angela Paladino. Using the theory of planned behaviour to predict intentions to purchase sustainable housing. Journal of Cleaner Production. 2019; 215 ():259-267.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMadeline Judge; Georgia Warren-Myers; Angela Paladino. 2019. "Using the theory of planned behaviour to predict intentions to purchase sustainable housing." Journal of Cleaner Production 215, no. : 259-267.
The Australian construction industry’s resource use and emissions’ production—particularly in the building sector—has a significant effect on the environment, thus, highlighting the growing importance for increasing sustainability in the sector. To achieve this within the industry and ensure the uptake of better design and construction practices across Australia, it is necessary to educate building professionals about sustainability. The residential construction industry has a poor record of implementing innovation and transferring information to homebuyers. This has necessitated a need to understand how residential building professionals can be educated to enact change and empower themselves (and others) through knowledge to strive towards more sustainable outcomes. Using a leading program in Australia, presented by one of the main industry associations’ courses as a case study, this paper investigates the efficacy of the sustainability education program in teaching and motivating residential construction sector participants to make their day-to-day business operations and products more sustainable. This research is the first to analyse the benefits and outcomes of sustainability education program outcomes for residential construction professionals in Australia. This article will examine how motivation and perception, as well as the value of education, affects practice. A myriad of course-specific factors can be attributed to the poor implementation of sustainable practices, such as the limitations of course structure, format and content. Further, the contemporary industry landscape depicts a sector in decline, which is plagued by a challenge to remain competitive with volume builders. Consequently, this sector fundamentally lacks genuine value for large-scale sustainability adoption in the residential sector, which has bearing on the underwhelming implementation rates in the Australian housing industry.
Emily Graham; Georgia Warren-Myers. Investigating the efficacy of a professional education program in promoting sustainable residential construction practices in Australia. Journal of Cleaner Production 2018, 210, 1238 -1248.
AMA StyleEmily Graham, Georgia Warren-Myers. Investigating the efficacy of a professional education program in promoting sustainable residential construction practices in Australia. Journal of Cleaner Production. 2018; 210 ():1238-1248.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEmily Graham; Georgia Warren-Myers. 2018. "Investigating the efficacy of a professional education program in promoting sustainable residential construction practices in Australia." Journal of Cleaner Production 210, no. : 1238-1248.
Purpose Rating tools for the built environment were designed to engage consumers and enhance sustainability and resilience. However, the intended outcomes of these rating systems appear to have limited implementation in the residential new housing market in Australia. The purpose of this paper is to investigate consumers’ motivations and experiences who have purchased houses that are situated in a sustainability-based certified development and will have been required to comply with mandatory dwelling certification. Design/methodology/approach The paper explores the awareness and perception of sustainability ratings and whether the motivations for purchasing in the sustainably certified development have heightened their awareness of sustainability and the resilience of new housing. This has been investigated through a pilot study of consumers who have purchased land in a certified estate and built a new home, through an online survey. Findings The findings reveal that the rating systems are at present not having the desired influence as first thought; that is, to inform consumers of the sustainability of a dwelling or property and to instigate trust of the environmental credentials of the property. Research limitations/implications This illuminating case study of participants who have purchased a sustainable rated development demonstrates that regardless of their concern for environmental issues, consumers have both low awareness and trust in the ratings. Despite this, consumers do seek value from these credentials to the overall property. Originality/value This study aims to illustrate the disconnect in engagement between developers, builders and new home buyers in relation to sustainability certification and implementation.
Georgia Warren-Myers; Madeline Judge; Angela Paladino. Sustainability ratings in residential development: a worthwhile endeavour? International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation 2018, 36, 353 -372.
AMA StyleGeorgia Warren-Myers, Madeline Judge, Angela Paladino. Sustainability ratings in residential development: a worthwhile endeavour? International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation. 2018; 36 (4):353-372.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGeorgia Warren-Myers; Madeline Judge; Angela Paladino. 2018. "Sustainability ratings in residential development: a worthwhile endeavour?" International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation 36, no. 4: 353-372.
Franz Fuerst; Georgia Warren-Myers. Does voluntary disclosure create a green lemon problem? Energy-efficiency ratings and house prices. Energy Economics 2018, 74, 1 -12.
AMA StyleFranz Fuerst, Georgia Warren-Myers. Does voluntary disclosure create a green lemon problem? Energy-efficiency ratings and house prices. Energy Economics. 2018; 74 ():1-12.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFranz Fuerst; Georgia Warren-Myers. 2018. "Does voluntary disclosure create a green lemon problem? Energy-efficiency ratings and house prices." Energy Economics 74, no. : 1-12.
Georgia Warren-Myers. Guest editorial. Journal of Property Investment & Finance 2018, 36, 322 -323.
AMA StyleGeorgia Warren-Myers. Guest editorial. Journal of Property Investment & Finance. 2018; 36 (4):322-323.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGeorgia Warren-Myers. 2018. "Guest editorial." Journal of Property Investment & Finance 36, no. 4: 322-323.
The estimation of future sea level rise (SLR) is a major concern for cities near coastlines and river systems. Despite this, current modelling underestimates the future risks of SLR to property. Direct risks posed to property include inundation, loss of physical property and associated economic and social costs. It is also crucial to consider the risks that emerge from scenarios after SLR. These may produce one-off or periodic events that will inflict physical, economic and social implications, and direct, indirect and consequential losses. Using a case study approach, this paper combines various forms of data to examine the implications of future SLR to further understand the potential risks. The research indicates that the financial implications for local government will be loss of rates associated with total property loss and declines in value. The challenges identified are not specific to this research. Other municipalities worldwide experience similar barriers (i.e., financial implications, coastal planning predicaments, data paucity, knowledge and capacity, and legal and political challenges). This research highlights the need for private and public stakeholders to co-develop and implement strategies to mitigate and adapt property to withstand the future challenges of climate change and SLR.
Georgia Warren-Myers; Gideon Aschwanden; Franz Fuerst; Andy Krause. Estimating the Potential Risks of Sea Level Rise for Public and Private Property Ownership, Occupation and Management. Risks 2018, 6, 37 .
AMA StyleGeorgia Warren-Myers, Gideon Aschwanden, Franz Fuerst, Andy Krause. Estimating the Potential Risks of Sea Level Rise for Public and Private Property Ownership, Occupation and Management. Risks. 2018; 6 (2):37.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGeorgia Warren-Myers; Gideon Aschwanden; Franz Fuerst; Andy Krause. 2018. "Estimating the Potential Risks of Sea Level Rise for Public and Private Property Ownership, Occupation and Management." Risks 6, no. 2: 37.