The Living Future Institute Australia (LFIA) is dedicated to establishing a powerful network of informed, influential, and active global citizens who are committed to redefining humanity’s relationships with the ecosystems we inhabit. Joining together as citizens of the planet, we seek to redirect our future towards a society that is socially just, culturally rich and ecologically restorative
LFIA was established in 2012 by a passionate founding committee as a visionary hub for restorative programs and action within Australia. LFIA is an affiliate of the International Living Future Institute and provides education & training, advocacy, and opportunities for connection, across several innovative international programs.
”Alone, we can do so little; together we can do so much.
Helen Keller
BOARD
Our dedicated Board Members bring decades of extensive experience to advise and support us in reaching our goals.
COLLABORATIVES
Local Living Future Collaboratives support our programs and projects in their local communities.
OUR PROGRAMS
LIVING BUILDINGS
The Living Building ChallengeTM is the built environment’s most rigorous performance standard. It calls for the creation of building projects at all scales that operate as cleanly, beautifully and efficiently as nature’s architecture.
BIOPHILIC DESIGN
The practice of connecting people and nature within our built environments and communities. Our Biophilic Design Initiative aims to educate, inspire, and reconnect built environment professionals to transform everyones daily experience.
DECLARE.
The nutrition label for building products. Declare is a transparency platform and product database changing the materials marketplace for manufacturers, designers, and developers.
Laura Hamilton O’Hara
Chief Executive Officer
Cait Scullin
Communications & Community Officer
Nicola Smith
Technical Officer
OUR STRATEGIC PARTNERS
