Retrofit Forum
Overview

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

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

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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Highlights

  • 1 hour
  • In-person

Location

Glyn Davis Building, The University of Melbourne

Masson Road

Parkville, VIC 3010

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Agenda

March: Residential Retrofit:  Actions & Planning for Future-Ready Homes

Jon Stinson (Okana Global & Ryder Architecture), Rory Hyde (University of Melbourne)

April: Residential Retrofit:  Innovations, Opportunities & Supply Chain

Felicia Richardson (Enviroflex/ EEEA), Antony DiMase (DiMase Architects)

May: Digital Information for Precinct Retrofitting

Enzo Lara Hamilton (The Retrofit Lab), Malcolm Smith (ARUP)

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