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Thurgoona -
a dynamic model of sustainable community living

Charles Sturt University's Thurgoona Campus is a developing, dynamic model of how communities can address environmental concerns and sustainable living for decades to come. It demonstrates how architecture can relate to lifestyles and the land, based on the responsible use of resources and local climate.

The principles used at Thurgoona offer a new approach to building design, a comprehensive, environmentally sensitive process that spans from site planning to selection of materials. Special features of the site include the minimal use of energy and on-site management of water and waste over the 87-hectare site.

Environmental benefits of the project address local, regional and national concerns for global warming, ozone depletion, genetic diversity and air and water pollution.

This website explores the ideas and technologies used at Thurgoona, explaining some of the simple techniques used in water management; building design; and using the Thurgoona site for teaching and research. Click here to see a map of CSU Thurgoona.

The website will help journalists, teachers, students, designers and the general public understand the philosophy, design and systems in action at the Thurgoona site. Maps and diagrams are attached to pages throughout the site. Download and print a brochure on the Thurgoona site.

An Environmental Management Plan and associated information has been developed for the Thurgoona Campus by Professor David Mitchell.

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For further information about developments on Thurgoona Campus,
contact CSU's Director, Building & Design, on telephone (61-2) 6933 2265.

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Last edited: 12 November 2004
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