Events

Our first webinar will set the scene for what we hope to see at COP26 and the potential to accelerate our climate positive future.  We will examine the role and importance of the built environment and what needs to change. We will also share our latest report “Closing the performance gap in Australia’s commercial office […]

The university and education sector has shown real leadership and excellence in achieving sustainable built environments for their students and communities.  In this webinar, we share leading case studies which include fascinating innovations such as dynamic digital media façade design and sun shading at Edith Cowan University and new building with roof top PV and […]

With our phones able to recognise our friend’s faces in photos, predict how long it will take us to get home or what we might like for dinner, how come our building can't tell when the heating is broken before we get cold, precool itself when energy is cheap and clean or turn down when energy is expensive or […]

Consultation on the Responsible and Places credits is now closed.

COP26 and the Cities, Regions and Built Environment Day, on the 11 November, marks an exciting move within sustainability and a focus upon the role our industry plays.  In recognition of the significance of this event,  the GBCA is excited to host a series of two webinars, in which we hope to the share insights […]

The buildings materials sector is the next step in decarbonising our economy. Our climate crises demands that we help drive the supply chain to healthy, zero carbon, low impact materials ready for a circular economy. But what does this mean in practice and what steps can we take to ensuring that the products and materials […]

Interested to understand how to obtain Climate Active Carbon Neutral Building certification via Green Star - Performance? Then this short 21min training video is for you! In this certification training module you will: Explore opportunities for marketing your project's Climate Active Carbon Neutral Building certification via Green Star - Performance.Get an overview of Climate Active […]

Our cities generate enormous volumes of stormwater, which has significant environmental consequences for the waterways. If not managed properly, it can cause flooding and infrastructure damage. There are many ways of harvesting and utilizing stormwater, but what are the best practices and limitations and how can we overcome them? In this session we provide an […]

Public consultation  

Learning from those already excelling in our industry is a great way to gain valuable insights for your own career. Whether just starting out or a few years into the industry, knowing which path to take and the direction different career moves may lead to is often a challenge. Join this webinar to learn from […]

Green Star Performance briefing

The way in which buildings are connecting with smart technology is evolving faster than ever before. Alongside the recent spotlight on tenant wellbeing, we have also seen a momentous shift in the focus on sustainable living and working.    Operationally, buildings now have to accommodate changed capacities and working patterns.  So how do smart buildings […]

Biophilic design uses the principles of biophilia to incorporate elements of nature into built environments.  By bringing natural elements into interior spaces and mimicking natural patterns, biophilic design allows the natural world to dictate the aesthetic. So how does using biophilic design methods result in environmental, economic health benefits? How can biophilic design be incorporated into […]

Briefing on the Resilient and Nature credits

With Australia’s transition to clean power and to meet the target of net-zero emissions, immediate action to reduce energy use and move to renewable sources is required. The transition will not only change how our industry operates but also the way we live and drive.   It is more vital than ever to stay up […]