LAGI2018 MELBOURNE RE-IMAGINING renewable energy can be beautiful ENERGY CASTLEMAINE October 7–9, 2018 LAGI 2018 Workshop at the Goods Shed Castlemaine LAGI 2018 PARTNERS EVENT PARTNER SPONSOR AND HOST land art generator initiative RENEWABLE ENERGY CAN BE BEAUTIFUL RE-IMAGINING ENERGY CASTLEMAINE A LAGI 2018 Workshop Re-imagining Castlemaine is an invited design workshop The Castlemaine workshop will also provide ABOUT to bring forward ideas for an energy generating public professional development opportunities to local artists, artwork for a site in Castlemaine and is a part of the architects, designers and engineers interested in Regional Centre for Culture program of events. employing energy technologies as the material for www.landartgenerator.org The project is a regional component of the Land their work, and will point to pathways for innovation and experimentation in the delivery of public art. www.carbonarts.org Art Generator Initiative 2018 (LAGI), a global ideas competition for art and renewable energy hosted by the While there is not yet a commitment to construct State of Victoria and focused on the St Kilda Triangle site the outcome of the Castlemaine workshop, the in the City of Port Phillip. intention is that the exhibition of the designs from the The design process for the Castlemaine artwork will take workshop will lead to a broad community conversation a creative placemaking and community-oriented design around the future of the site and potentially to the approach while merging on-site renewable energy implementation of a project that is informed by the infrastructure with the landscape, the architecture, and outcomes. with other environmental sustainability measures. RE-IMAGINING ENERGY CASTLEMAINE A LAGI 2018 Workshop October 7 10am–5pm October 8 9–5pm October 9 9–7pm AGENDA 10am: Welcome and Presentation: 9am: Energy exploration of site and 9am–3pm: Studio work - collaborative design Renewable energy and the design of public energy audit and iteration (BYO lunch) space in the context of a 100% carbon-free 11.30–4pm: Studio work, collaborative 3pm: Production of designs for presentation economy design and iteration (BYO lunch) 5.30pm: Presentations to stakeholders 10.30am: Introductions over morning tea: 4pm: Debrief Networking drinks & nibbles Presentations of participants’ practice 11.30pm: Overview of Design Guidelines and opportunities: Presentations on site history, materials and context 12.30pm: Lunch (catered) 1pm: Exploration of the site and development of a conceptual framework 2pm: Studio work developing initial gestural sketches and narrative 4pm: De-brief & team formation RE-IMAGINING ENERGY CASTLEMAINE A LAGI 2018 Workshop STATE OF VICTORIA The Renewable Energy Action Plan sets out how Victoria support the transition from emissions-intensive, will ensure a renewable, affordable and reliable energy RENEWABLE ENERGY ACTION PL AN centralised sources to cleaner and more supply, which uses large-scale renewable energy distributed sources of electricity. Victoria can technology and ensures grid stability. During this time, benefit economically, socially and environmentally we will support Victoria’s pathway from a carbon- from this transformation. Text courtesy of the State of Victoria intensive to net zero emissions energy sector by 2050. — Minister D’Ambrosio Find the full Renewable Energy Action Plan at this link: Victoria’s Climate Change Act 2017 establishes a target https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/ We contribute to meeting our renewable energy for Victoria to have net zero greenhouse gas emissions pdf_file/0027/74088/REAP-FA5-web.pdf generation targets of 25 per cent by 2020 and 40 per by 2050. Victoria’s Climate Change Framework makes it cent by 2025 through running a competitive process See Action 13 to learn where the Land Art Generator Initiative clear that moving to a clean energy supply by increasing for new renewable energy generation projects. The fits into the State of Victoria’s Renewable Energy Action Plan. renewable energy generation is a key pillar of the state’s VRET scheme will complement the Commonwealth approach to emissions reduction. RET scheme until 2020. The design and flexibility of our Our transition to a modern and renewable energy scheme will deliver the best projects at least cost. future is already well underway. Renewable energy Energy systems around the world are transforming, is already the cheapest and cleanest new source of driven by rapid development of technologies, changing energy supply. Increasing our electricity generation consumer behaviour, and global demands for cleaner capacity will help to reduce power prices. This is energy. New sources and methods of supply, such one important reason why we have set Victorian as self generation, are emerging at the same time as renewable energy targets of 25 per cent by 2020 and demand patterns are changing. 40 per cent by 2025. We are continuing to carefully RE-IMAGINING ENERGY CASTLEMAINE A LAGI 2018 Workshop CONTINUED STATE OF VICTORIA RENEWABLE ENERGY ACTION PLAN Proven technologies are already available to support The transition will gather momentum as renewable Our approach to transitioning the energy system modernisation of our energy system. These include energy generation becomes more cost-effective and will create jobs, build skills and knowledge for local energy storage, renewable energy generation, demand efficient at residential, commercial and utility-scales. application, international export of services, and attract management and smart grids. By acting now, we give capital and investment to our state. Investing in energy storage—We will support ourselves the best opportunity to capitalise on the • commercial investments that aim to provide Victoria has a highly skilled workforce underpinned by transformation and transition smoothly, reducing the risk Victoria with at least 40 MW of battery storage a world class education system. Building collaborative of higher late adoption costs. and over 100 MWh of capacity by summer 2018, relationships between research and educational Victoria’s long-term electricity generation profile is to help security and reliability of supply and institutions, and international and local businesses, transforming and a significant increase in renewable encourage downward pressure on energy bills. is critical to capitalising on our capabilities within the energy generation, from household systems to utility- renewable energy sector. Investing in large-scale solar energy to power scale sources like wind and solar farms is anticipated. • Victoria’s trams —The projects will provide Today, large-scale renewable energy is already the equivalent electricity load to power Yarra Trams’ cheapest source of low-emissions generation. 400-strong tram fleet, and create up to 300 jobs and $150 million of investment. RE-IMAGINING ENERGY CASTLEMAINE A LAGI 2018 Workshop DESIGN SITE RE-IMAGINING ENERGY CASTLEMAINE A LAGI 2018 Workshop DESIGN SITE RE-IMAGINING ENERGY CASTLEMAINE A LAGI 2018 Workshop SITE BOUNDARY RE-IMAGINING ENERGY CASTLEMAINE A LAGI 2018 Workshop • Consist of a three dimensional sculptural form that • Be pragmatic and constructible, and employ creates a pleasing and interesting experience technology that can be scalable and tested; DESIGN BRIEF for visitors to the site, designed as a permanent • Be informed by the history and the details of Please design your artwork using the installation that will serve as a contemporary, the design site, and the broader contexts of following guidelines. relevant, and lasting cultural attractor that provides Castlemaine, Mount Alexander Shire, and the State a recognizable image to bolster local character and of Victoria, and their strategic plans; be proudly associated with the place; You may want to reference other design • Be designed specifically to the constraints of • Capture energy from nature, convert it into approaches such as biophilia and the design site boundary. Proposals may extend electricity, and have the ability to safely store, and/ environmentally sustainable design. overhead to engage with the Goods Shed roof as or distribute electrical power to the Goods Shed Consider other environmental impacts and shown in the plan, but are not required to do so; building; relevant design responses to elements such • Must not exceed 9 meters in height and abide by as: stormwater management and water • Not generate greenhouse gas emissions or other the Mt Alexander Shire Planning Scheme conservation, biodiversity and habitat, forms of environmental pollution; http://planning-schemes.delwp.vic.gov.au/__data/ embodied energy and water of materials. • Consider the creation of additional amenities assets/pdf_file/0008/463976/MountAlexander_PS_ such as shade structure for parked cars, water Ordinance.pdf harvesting for trees, or potential for structure supporting or hosting outdoor events; RE-IMAGINING ENERGY CASTLEMAINE A LAGI 2018 Workshop Design Site Photos SUPPLEMENTAL https://www.landartgenerator.org/castlemainesitephotos.zip State of Victoria Renewable Energy Action Plan MATERIALS https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/74012/Web-pdf-Renewable-Energy-Action-Plan.pdf The following online materials might be Mount Alexander Shire Council Climate Change Action Plan 2016–2020 https://www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/files/Environment/2_Mount_Alexander_Climate_Change_Action_Plan_-_Final_Docu- useful as you begin the design process. ment_-_Adopted_by_Council.pdf Mount Alexander Shire Council Environment Strategy