Beyond Sustainability: Circularity as a Design Brief for Homes & Precincts
Sustainability is no longer enough on its own. Circular thinking is rapidly reshaping how homes, townhouses and planned communities are conceived, specified and deconstructed for the future. In this live session, Ashleigh Morris will explore how circular economy principles are influencing design and material choices across the built environment, and what this means for specifiers, developers and builders navigating evolving expectations around carbon, resources and long-term value.
The discussion will look at:
How circularity differs from traditional sustainability approaches
What circular design looks like in practice for housing and precinct-scale projects
The role of materials, systems thinking and collaboration in enabling future-ready buildings
Guest Speaker
Ashleigh Morris has transformed a grassroots pilot project into Australia's most awarded circular economy consultancy, earning Coreo recognition on the Australian Financial Review Sustainability Leaders List in 2024. As CEO and Co-Founder, Ashleigh partners with governments, ASX100 companies, and global brands including Woolworths Group, Rio Tinto, L'Oréal, BHP, and Stockland to embed circularity at the heart of business strategy. Her approach combines commercial pragmatism with environmental impact, enabling organisations to unlock new value streams and future-proof operations.
A Top 100 Global CSR Influencer, Australian ASEAN Emerging Leader, and Brisbane's Young Business Person of the Year (2020), Ashleigh's expertise is globally recognised. She served on the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games Legacy Committee, spoke at four World Circular Economy Forums, and was invited to the 73rd UN General Assembly.
Presenter
Jason O'Hagan
Managing Director
With over 35 years in the building industry, Jason O'Hagan brings a wealth of experience, particularly during his 11-yeartenure as Managing Director at Weathertex. His dedication lies in offering accessible, sustainable cladding and buildingsolutions to the construction sector. Over the years, he has witnessed the business flourish, thanks to enduring practicesimplemented since its inception. Committed to delivering transparency and the most eco-friendly cladding materials, Jasonensures customers receive top-notch products aligned with sustainability goals.
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