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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Green Star Buildings sets out the criteria that must be met to deliver healthy, resilient, and positive places for people and nature. It aims to meet current and future demands […]

Ensuring more sustainable outcomes are achieved through planning is a fantastic opportunity for councils to deliver positive impact at scale, but it is also challenging given the limitations in the […]

Important updates to the Green Star Performance tool The Green Building Council of Australia’s new Green Star Performance tool is almost ready to help you to set your existing building […]