Agenda
Enjoy a barista made coffee and pastry while networking with your peers
Industry leaders panel – trends and sustainability outlook shaping the state
- What does the current landscape look like in the VIC market?
- Where are the opportunities for sustainability?
- What are the future trends on the horizon and what should be on the radar?
Krista Milne, Director, Climate Change and City Resilience, City of Melbourne
James Wewer, Head of Sustainability Australia – Development and Construction, Lendlease
Richard Mullane, Board Director & Managing Principal, Melbourne, Hassell
Davina Rooney, CEO, Green Building Council of Australia
Jorge Chapa, Chief Impact Officer, Green Building Council of Australia
This session dives into the Armstrong Creek Sports Centre, targeting a 5 Star Green Star Buildings. Explore key technical challenges and the innovative strategies used to future-proof the facility.
Malin Linblad, Sustainability Buildings Lead VIC, Mott MacDonald
John Rifta, Impact Achiever, Development Victoria
This session will explore The Social Quarter, a case study in entertainment precinct development, that achieved a 5 Star Certification under GS Buildings. Examine the design principles that influenced the substantial sustainable outcomes and commitment to environmental responsibility.
Vickie Huang, Associate, Sustainability Team Lead, ADP Consulting
This session will cover the changes and updates to Green Star Buildings v1.1 and what it means for individuals and project teams delivering Green Star.
Taryn Cornell, Senior Manager – Strategy and Development, Green Building Council of Australia
BREAKOUT WORKSHOPS
GREEN STAR WORKSHOP: HOW TO DELIVER A HIGH PERFORMING SUBMISSION
Unlock top tips for a standout submission! Discover common pitfalls, how to avoid them, and get advice from assessors. Join small group discussions, share insights, and have your questions answered.
Presented by:
Elham Monavari, Head of Green Star Strategic Delivery, Green Building Council of Australia
Anna Davis, Senior Manager – Green Star Technical Delivery, Green Building Council of Australia
+ Assessors including
Gerard Healey, Director Sustainability, The University of Melbourne
Evalin Lin, Sustainability Manager, Laing O’Rourke
Karen Hovenga, Principal, Karen Hovenga Consulting
Ian Adams, Director, Organica Engineering
KNOWLEDGE SHARING WORKSHOP
Gain fresh insights, share experience, and explore emerging topics in this interactive session designed to spark open dialogue and knowledge exchange.
Further details to be announced shortly.
This session will explore the Canberra Hospital Expansion project’s Critical Services Building, Australia’s first all-electric Green Star hospital building. With its 5 Star Green Star rating, the all-electric status will prevent the release of approximately 1,886 tonnes of carbon emissions annually. Key features of the sustainable design include energy-efficient systems, intelligent heating and cooling, and a holistic building management system.
Owen Grace, Sustainability Manager, Multiplex
In Conversation: Progressing the outcomes and themes of the day
Taryn Cornell, Senior Manager – Strategy and Development, Green Building Council of Australia
+ speakers to be announced