Architecture - Honours

GROUND ZERO

Ground zero functions as the central place for restructuring Australian society for the sustainability era, coordinating the functions and legislation of local, state and federal governments towards common goals of achieving environmental, social and economic sustainability.

A place that will become GROUND ZERO for global sustainability transformations in democracies and societies across the globe…

In our current democracy, environmental and social sustainability issues are treated separately to economic issues and policies when the economy in fact relies on the stability of the natural and human world.

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A transition from a system reliant on perpetual economic growth to one recognisant of the finite size and resources of our planet must urgently commence.

The restructuring of Australia’s society and economy into the sustainability era is coordinated at the Hall of Democracy, which informs and guides decision makers at all levels of government.

The Hall also functions as a place for education, as the transition to a sustainable era takes place, thus harnessing the power of individuals to initiate positive changes.

A place focused on RESTRUCTURING democracy to foster sustainability.

A new focal point for global sustainability practices in the heart of Brisbane.

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Josephine Ringleben

Josephine is an honours student at QUT, majoring in Architecture and completing a minor in Urban and Regional Planning. Starting her career working as a draftsperson for three years before attending university, she has further developed her keen technical skills while discovering and expanding her expertise in the design realm. Josephine completed two exchange semesters in Milan and Vienna, the latter where she studied in German, experiences where she fell in love with the rich architectural history, language, and culture.