Agenda
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GBCA Update
Jorge Chapa, Chief Impact Officer, Green Building Council of Australia
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
Green Star Update
Elham Monovari, Head of Green Star Strategic Delivery, Green Building Council of Australia
This session will explore The Social Quarter, a case study in entertainment precinct development, that achieved a 5 Star Certification under GS Buildings v1. Examine the design principles that influenced the substantial sustainable outcomes and commitment to environmental responsibility.
Vickie Huang, Associate, Sustainability Team Lead, ADP Consulting
In conversation: Driving electrification and performance through retrofit and new building innovations
- 75 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne project – Transitioning from gas to high-efficiency heat pumps
- Tracking building performance outcomes
- VPP (Virtual Power Plant) concepts and new building innovations – Origin partnership
Nick Shepherd, Managing Director, Stiebel Eltron
Davina Rooney, CEO, Green Building Council of Australia
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
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 Ling, Sustainability Manager, Laing O’Rourke
Karen Hovenga, Principal, Karen Hovenga Consulting
Ian Adams, Director, Organica Engineering
**AVAILABLE FOR IN-PERSON AUDIENCE ONLY**
KNOWLEDGE SHARING WORKSHOP: WHAT DOES THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT OF 2035 LOOK LIKE?
Imagine walking through a city in 2035 – what will we build then? This interactive session explores the future of sustainable buildings and communities, tackling emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities that will shape the next generation of the built environment. Through collaborative discussions, participants will help define what world-leading and typical buildings should look like in 2035 and what it will take to get there.
Presented by:
Taryn Cornell, Senior Manager Strategy and Development, Green Building Council of Australia
Emily Chung, Manager Future Focus, Green Building Council of Australia
Jorge Chapa, Chief Impact Officer, Green Building Council of Australia
Taryn Cornell, Senior Manager – Strategy and Development, Green Building Council of Australia
+ speakers to be announced