This page lists publications written or co-written by Matthew Parnell since 1980. Highlighted titles can be downloaded as PDF documents. Details of seminar presentations have also been included.
Doctoral Thesis, Murdoch University, Perth WA
Parnell, M. (2011). The Emergence of Sustainability Culture and the Sustainability Practitioner. Unpublished PhD Thesis submitted June 2011, Murdoch University, Perth WA.
White Papers for Project Control Group, Sydney
Parnell, M. (2009). Towards the Green Workplace. Project Control Group, Sydney.
Parnell, M. (2009). Green Workplaces – Rules, Players & Ratings. Project Control Group, Sydney
Refereed Reports
Seemann, K., Parnell, M., McFallan, S. & Tucker, S.N. (2008). Housing for livelihoods: The lifecycle of housing and infrastructure through a whole-of-system approach in remote Aboriginal settlements. Desert Knowledge Co-operative Research Centre, Alice Springs.
Refereed Conference Papers
Parnell, M. and Seemann, K. (2005). Developing Lifecycle Models for Sustainable Investment in Desert Communities. Paper presented to the National Housing Conference 2005 Perth 26-28 October, 2005.
Parnell, M., Burnham, R. & Peart, M. (2003). Formal and Informal Learning and Community Partnerships: The Mt Arthur Centre Healing Space Project. Paper presented to the 3rd International Soul in Education Conference, Byron Bay Region, September, 2003.
Parnell, M. (2003). Connecting Meaningful Learning to a Culture of Sustainability: Some Possible Pathways. Paper presented to the 3rd International Soul in Education Conference, Byron Bay Region, September, 2003.
Parnell, M. (2003). Reticence in Action: Reflections on People-Centred Research. Paper presented to the Action Learning and Action Research Process Management Association Annual Conference, Southern Cross University, Tweed Heads, May 2003.
Parnell, M. (2002). The Mt Arthur Centre Straw Bale Windbreak and Seat: A Learning Experience in Ecological Building and Community Participation. Paper presented to the Australian Association of Environmental Education 2002 Conference, Griffith University, Brisbane July 2002
Parnell, M. (2002). I Am Having Enormous Difficulty With My Lifestyle: My Struggle with the Culture of Ecological Sustainability. Paper presented to the Environment-Culture-Community Conference, University of Queensland, Brisbane, July 2002
Parnell, M. (2001). Hidden Synergies: The Way to Sustainable Community Is Not Clear – It Is Hidden Among Things We Know. Paper presented to Community Technology 2001 Conference, Murdoch University, Perth WA
Green, R & Parnell, M. (2001). Community and The Student Vernacular: A Review of Six Years of Community Building at The University of Tasmania. Paper presented to Community Technology 2001 Conference, Murdoch University, Perth WA
Parnell, M. & Dewsbury, M. (2001). DOME: Learning Through a Process of Enablement, Australian Building Education Association Conference 2001, Hahndorf SA
Refereed Journal Articles
Parnell, M. (2004). Reticence in Action: Reflections on People-Centred Research. Action Learning and Action Research Journal, 9(1) 65-80.
Parnell, M. (1998). Arrillhjere Demonstration House, CADDET Renewable Energy Newsletter No 2 May 1998, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Unpublished Conference Papers
Parnell, M. (2005). Sustainability at the local level: pursuing cultural change in Coffs Harbour City Council. Paper accepted to be presented at the 2nd State of Australian Cities Conference, Griffith University, Brisbane 30th November- 2nd December 2005 (not presented to conference).
Books
Parnell. M. (1998). Water Management and Regulation. In Groome, S. ed. Community Water: Working With Water In Your Community, Canberra: Water Industry Training Authority.
Parnell. M. (1998). Working With Water. In Groome, S. ed. Community Water: Working With Water In Your Community, Canberra: Water Industry Training Authority.
Parnell, M. & Cole, G. (1983). Australian Solar Houses, Katoomba: Second Back Row Press.
Non-Refereed Reports and Papers
Nicolson, E. + Parnell, M. (2012) Embedding Sustainability – Creating a More Effective Organisation: Report on the 2011 Cultural Mapping Participatory Research Project. Coffs Harbour: Coffs Harbour City Council
Parnell, M. (2010). Embedding Sustainability at Coffs Harbour City Council. Coffs Harbour: Coffs Harbour City Council.
Parnell, M. (2006). The Sustainability Culture Project at Coffs Harbour City Council: Stage 2 Interim Report: Sustainability Survey. Coffs Harbour: Coffs Harbour City Council.
Parnell, M. (2006). The Rotary Club of Sawtell Centenary Clock Project: Review of Materials and Techniques for Decorative Panels. Coffs Harbour: Coffs Harbour City Council.
Parnell, M. & Seemann, K. (2006). Desert Knowledge CRC Project 2.104 Developing Lifecycle Models for Sustainable Investment in Desert Communities: Final Report. Coffs Harbour: Desert Knowledge CRC-Southern Cross University.
Parnell, M. & Seemann, K. (2006). Desert Knowledge CRC Project 2.104 Developing Lifecycle Models for Sustainable Investment in Desert Communities: Update Briefing Paper. Coffs Harbour: Desert Knowledge CRC-Southern Cross University.
Parnell, M. (2006). Physical Models. In Investigating Models of Affordable Housing for Older People and People with Disabilities in the Mid-North Coast Region of New South Wales. Coffs Harbour: Aged Services Learning and Research Collaboration, Southern Cross University.
Parnell, M. & Seemann, K. (2006). Desert Knowledge CRC Project 2.104 Developing Lifecycle Models for Sustainable Investment in Desert Communities: Milestone 2 Report. Coffs Harbour: Desert Knowledge CRC-Southern Cross University.
Parnell, M. & Seemann, K. (2005). Desert Knowledge CRC Project 2.104 Developing Lifecycle Models for Sustainable Investment in Desert Communities: Milestone 1 Report. Coffs Harbour: Desert Knowledge CRC-Southern Cross University.
Parnell, M. (2005). Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation of Housing, Infrastructure and Settlement Planning > The Housing Stories Project > Validation. Report prepared as a project deliverable for DKCRC Project 2.104 Developing Lifecycle Models for Sustainable Investment in Desert Communities. October 2005.
Parnell, M. (2005). Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation of Housing, Infrastructure and Settlement Planning > The Housing Stories Project > Scope. Report prepared as a project deliverable for DKCRC Project 2.104 Developing Lifecycle Models for Sustainable Investment in Desert Communities. August 2005.
Parnell, M. (2005). The Sustainability Culture Project at Coffs Harbour City Council: Stage 1 Report. Report prepared for the Sustainability Unit, Coffs Harbour City Council, June 2005.
Parnell, M. (2000) Assessment of the Newtec Proposal for The Centre for Appropriate Technology Inc, School of Architecture January 2000
Parnell, M. (1999). A Road Map for the Development of a Training Capability in the CAT North Queensland Office, CAT Cairns, March 1999
Parnell, M. (1998). Assessment of Petree’s ClikBuilt Building System for ATSIC Housing and Infrastructure Management Section, CAT Cairns, September 1998
Parnell, M. (1998). Alparrinya Apungalindum Aboriginal Corporation Housing Project Report: Local Participation in Infrastructure Development, CAT Alice Springs, 1998
Parnell, M. (1998). Arrillhjere Aboriginal Corporation Demonstration House Project Report: Planning and Construction Processes for Participation in Development, CAT Alice Springs, 1998
Groome, S. & Parnell, M. (1997) Report of a Planning Workshop for a Mud Brick Cultural Centre and Keeping Place at the Bottom Yumba, Mitchell, CAT Alice Springs and Cairns, 1997
Parnell, M. (1997). Walungurru Septic Tank Upgrade Design Report, CAT Alice Springs, 1997
Parnell, M. (1995). Mulga Bore Project Report, CAT Alice Springs, 1995
Parnell, M & Groome, S. (1995). Aboriginal Housing Issues Paper for ATSIC Community Housing and Infrastructure Section, CAT Alice Springs, 1995
Parnell, M. (1995). Challenges in the Delivery of Healthy Housing to Remote Aboriginal Communities, ATSIC Aboriginal Housing Seminar, Canberra, 1995
Published Articles, Information Sheets, Media Interviews
Parnell, M. (2001). Interview with Joyce, David in Straw Bales Put To Good Use at Lilydale, The Examiner, Launceston, June 26th 2001
Parnell, M. (1998). Arrillhjere Demonstration House, CADDET Renewable Energy Web Page (www.caddet.co.uk/html/298art6.htm) June 1998, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Parnell, M. (1998). Our Place Talks to Housing Officers in Our Place Eighth Edition, CAT Inc, Alice Springs, 1998
Parnell, M. (1998). Housing Review: Olive’s House in Our Place Seventh Edition, CAT Inc, Alice Springs, 1998
Parnell, M. (1998). How to Build Your Own Houses in Our Place Seventh Edition, CAT Inc, Alice Springs, 1998
Parnell, M. & Groome, S. (1998). Funding Opportunities For Training and Employment in Our Place Seventh Edition, CAT Inc, Alice Springs, 1998
Parnell, M. (1997). Gloria Lee Environmental Learning Centre Opening, ABC Northern Territory News, 1997
Parnell, M. (1997). Information Sheet: Arrillhjere Demonstration House: Mud Brick Construction, CAT Alice Springs, 1997
Parnell, M. (1997). Information Sheet: Arrillhjere Demonstration House: Double Batch Pit Toilet, CAT Alice Springs, 1997
Parnell, M., Groome, S. & Cheney, H. (1996). Cool Houses in Our Place Fourth Edition, CAT Inc, Alice Springs, 1996
Parnell, M. (1996). Building Delivery in Remote Communities in Our Place First Edition, CAT Inc, Alice Springs, February 1996
Parnell, M. (1996). The Mulga Bore Building Project in Our Place First Edition, CAT Inc, Alice Springs, February 1996
Parnell, M. (1996). Earth Construction in Our Place Second Edition, CAT Inc, Alice Springs June 1996
Parnell, M. (1996). Olive’s Housing Project in Our Place Second Edition, CAT Inc, Alice Springs, June 1996
Parnell, M. & Kotzur, W. (1983). Earthways Farm Solar Water Heater, Earthways Farm, Wollombi NSW, 1983
Parnell, M. (1980). Passive Solar Housing, in Permaculture Journal, Maryborough Victoria, 1980
Seminar Presentations
Parnell, M. (2012) Guest Lecture for TAFE Coffs Harbour Diploma of Sustainability Course: Green Building/Green Business in Coffs Harbour
Parnell, M. (2011) Presentation on Sustainability Practice for Cert IV in Business Sustainability, TAFE New England, December 2012
Parnell, M. (2011) Presentations on Energy Efficiency for Small Business for Sustainable Living Festival Community Workshops, Coffs Harbour
Parnell, M. (2011) Presentation to Australian Association of Certifiers on Basix and Thermal Design Issues, Parramatta, November
Parnell, M. + Brown, G. (2011) Presentation and Workshop (with Geoff Brown, Tangent Consulting) on Living Systems at Behaviour Change for Sustainability Conference, November
Parnell, M. (2011) Webinar on Living Systems for 3 Pillars Network Active Learning Program
Parnell, M. (2011) Innovation Seminar Port Macquarie, May: Green Innovation in Property
Parnell, M. (2011) Innovation Seminar Coffs Harbour, May: The Journey to Sustainability: Changing Culture in Your Organisation.
Parnell, M. (2011) Motivating Sustainable Behaviour – Or Sustainability Culture? Presentation to DECCW Sustainability Champions Away Day, 29th March 2011
Parnell, M. (2011) Professional Development Workshop in Green Building for North Coast Institute of TAFE Project Control Group, Coffs Harbour Education Campus, February.
Parnell, M. (2011) Presentations on Basix and Energy Efficiency for Small Business Workshops for Sustainable Living Festival Community Workshops, Coffs Harbour 16th October
Parnell, M. (2011) Presentation on Thermal Design to general public at Sustainable Living Fair, Coffs Harbour 17th October
Parnell, M. (2011) Presentation on Mandatory Disclosure to Southern Sydney Architects Network, Kogarah, 12th October
Latimer, A. + Parnell, M. (2009). Investigating Sustainable Solutions, to Greater West Architects Network (GREATWAN), Elizabeth Farm, Rosehill, Sydney, 9th July.
Parnell, M. (2009). Green Building Rating Schemes and the ESD Brief for the Parliament Square Project, to Architectural Projects, Redfern, Sydney, NSW, May.
Parnell, M. (2009). The NABERS Office Energy Rating Scheme at AusIndustry Green Building Fund Information Seminars at Tuggerah and Newcastle, April.
Parnell, M. (2008). Green Building Principles and Rating Schemes, to Country Energy, Port Macquarie NSW, October.
Parnell, M. (2008). Green Paper 1 Themes, to PCG Staff In-Service Seminar, August 2008
Parnell, M. (2008). Technacy + Sustainability to Linking Desert Knowledge to Middle School Innovation Workshop – Alice Springs – 10-13th June 2008, for the ASISTM Innovation, Indigenous Technology and Science Education Project.
Parnell, M. (2008). Sustainability Culture, to PCG Staff In-Service Seminar, December 2007
Parnell, M. (2007). Sustainability Principles, to Linking Desert Knowledge to Middle School Innovation Workshop – Armidale – 18th May 2007, for the ASISTM Innovation, Indigenous Technology and Science Education Project.
Parnell, M. (2007). One-day workshop on BCA Section J Energy Efficiency provisions for Moree Plains Shire Council, Moree NSW, July.
Parnell, M. & Ryan, G. (2006). Sustainability Inductions for Coffs Harbour City Council Staff. Regular presentations to new staff.
Parnell, M. & Seemann, K. (2005). The Lifecycles Project of Desert Knowledge CRC. Presentation to Department of Housing WA, Perth WA, November, 2005.
Parnell, M. (2004). PLA-based Community Consultation Processes for Desert Housing Evaluations, Presentation to ATSIS Housing and Environment Branch and Desert Knowledge CRC: Lifecycles of Indigenous Housing Project, ATSIS, Melbourne, April 2004,
Parnell, M. (2001) Hidden Synergies: The Way to Sustainable Community Is Not Clear – It Is Hidden Among Things We Know, Presentation to research seminar of the Centre For Research and Learning in Regional Australia, School of Education, University of Tasmania at Launceston, November 2001
Parnell, M. (1997) Fostering Local Participation, Opening of the Gloria Lee Environmental Learning Centre, Arrillhjere Aboriginal Corporation, Iwupataka Land Trust via Alice Springs, 1997
Parnell, M. (1997). Local Participation in Infrastructure Projects, to Kimberley ATSIC Regional Council, Alice Springs, 1997
Parnell, M. (1996). Training Issues for Local Participation in Housing Delivery, Aboriginal Development Unit, NT Department of Education Training Issues Seminar, Alice Springs, 1996
Parnell, M. (1993). Design Aspects of Concrete Tilt-Up Construction, Tilt-up Seminar at Ulverstone Tasmania, Cement and Concrete Association of Australia and University of Tasmania at Launceston Department of Architecture, 1993
Parnell, M. (1983). State of the Art of Solar Housing in Australia, Inaugural Australian Solar Buildings Group Meeting, World Solar Congress, Perth, 1983
Parnell, M. (1982). Public Seminar on Domestic Applications for Solar Energy, Energy Authority of New South Wales and NSW Department of Agriculture, Macksville NSW, 1982