Highly Energy Efficient Buildings Masterclass

16 Sep 2025

Agenda

Tuesday, 16th September 2025 — Masterclass: Highly Energy Efficient Buildings

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12.30pm      Welcome by GBCA


12.31pm      Welcome: Prioritising energy efficiency and how this is recognised in Green Star

Energy efficiency remains a key priority for buildings, especially as the grid continues to decarbonise. Hear about why we must continue to focus on efficiency and how our Green Star ratings tools recognise and reward this in new and existing buildings.

Moderator: Jess Roberts, Technical Advisor, Market Transformation, Green Building Council of Australia


12.55pm     Presentation: Achieving Energy Efficiency

Achieving measurable reductions in energy use requires moving beyond theory to real world and operational excellence.

Speaker: Dr Paul Bannister, Director of Innovation, DeltaQ Pty Ltd


1.20pm     Presentation: Enclosure Commissioning for energy efficiency

Commissioning is quality control for energy efficient buildings. It starts early by aligning the design with intent and continues through to delivery. Hear how good commissioning, particularly for air tightness, ensures your building performs well.

Speaker: Sean Maxwell, Scheme Manager, ATTMA Australia and New Zealand


1.45pm     Presentation: Digital Foundations: Leveraging technology and automation to drive energy efficiency

How do technology, automation and smart analytics transform building data into actionable insights? Find out how you can use data to boost energy efficiency and operational outcomes.

Speaker: Haibo Chen, Head of Global Services, Bueno


2.10pm     BREAK


2.20pm     Case study: 6-8 Parramatta Square

The HVAC solution you’ll hear about in this case study is a standout example of technical ingenuity, spacial efficiency and sustainability in cutting-edge commercial architecture.

Speaker: Matt Williams, Principal ESD, LCI Consultants


2.45pm     Case study: Civic Quarter 1

Thanks to meticulous design-phase planning an ongoing commissioning, tuning and operational optimisation, this building is a stand out; hear more about how this was achieved.

Speaker: Ryan Flack, Sector Lead, NABERS


3.10pm     BREAK


3.20pm     Case study: A leading example

Speaker to be confirmed


3.45pm     Panel: perspectives on value, design and impact

As the push for low carbon energy efficient buildings accelerates, the conversation is no longer limited to engineering. This panel brings together experts from across the building lifecycle to explore what it really takes to deliver high performance buildings and why it matters.

Ian Lieblich, Senior Strategy Manager, BWD Strategic

Ryan Flack, Sector Lead, NABERS

Graham Carter, Senior Technical Lead, Lendlease

+Other panelists to be confirmed


4.30pm     Session close

 

12:30 pm

Session Duration: 4 hours

12:30 pm – 4:30 pm