Pathways to Net Zero Precincts is a three-year research project to develop and implement innovative strategies for transitioning urban precincts towards net zero emissions. A collaborative initiative between Curtin University, the RACE for 2030 Cooperative Research Centre and a consortium of leading industry and research partners from across the country, over 10 case studies form the testing ground for real-world interventions.
Curtin’s Bentley Campus, is one of the largest case study sites in the research project, being a mixed-use precinct of over 100 buildings supporting academic, administrative, commercial, residential and recreational uses. Aligning with Curtin’s net zero targets and decarbonisation plan, research on this case study has explored how green infrastructure and Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) deliver measurable net zero and carbon reduction outcomes at precinct scale, whilst a digital twin platform has been piloted to test how this technology can support real-time energy management, improving energy efficiency outcomes and the integration of Consumer Energy Resources.
Early insights have been captured in the Curtin Bentley Campus case study video.
For more information, visit Pathways to Net Zero Precincts.
