Calculating Cool is a free online rating tool to benchmark performance against best practice to help improve the design, installation and operation of HVAC systems. It provides quantitative and qualitative ratings for Base Building HVAC systems in Australian office buildings with more than 2,000 m2 NLA. It is currently being considered for inclusion in the […]

Shane Esmore, Umow Lai Director and Principal Sustainability Consultant shares insights from a global study tour researching world leading high performance buildings.The world is facing a climate emergency that will require innovative solutions with buildings needing to take a leading role. So the need for innovation to improve the performance of our buildings is now […]

How distributed generation and blockchain are transforming legacy power networks into community owned economic enginesOur energy networks are a work in progress. We are now seeing the accelerated uptake of distributed generation, storage and blockchain applications transforming legacy electricity networks into community owned economic engines.During this webinar, James takes us through the major energy market changes […]

The webinar will present the key objectives, dynamic simulation parameters, process and outcomes of this unique study. The study has relevance to all associated with the built environment from investors, developers, builders, ‘green’ organisations, designers to facility managers and operators.World First Study - Background information: Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) has become an integral […]

Philip Oldfield, Associate Professor of Architecture at UNSW Sydney, shares insights on the sustainable performance of tall buildings, and strategies to reduce their carbon footprint. Tall buildings are a divisive building type. There are many who think they are inherently unsustainable, pointing to their high energy requirements, greater material needs and general unsuitability for family […]

The commissioning process is about quality control. Unfortunately, if it's done too late, you miss the biggest opportunities. Focusing on the right stages of the process will get the biggest returns on investment. Air tightness testing is promoted by Green Star, but what do the different types of testing aim to reveal, and where do […]

To incorporate and embed sustainability, aged care organisations need to take a long-term view towards managing their environmental and social risks as well as impacts. The foundation in supporting the business case for sustainability in aged care can be categorised into two areas: operational efficiencies and enhanced brand reputation.Having a robust sustainability vision, policy, strategy […]

This webinar will cover changes to the National Construction Code (NCC), with a special focus on Section J which sets out the requirements for energy efficiency of buildings. NCC 2019 introduced a direct reference to thermal bridging for the first time in Australian construction industry’s history, directly impacting thermal performance of most buildings.Learn how the […]

The development of the first Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for ready-mix concrete was the missing link for the Australian building and construction industry. Join this webinar with Holcim’s National Development & Sustainability Manager Cyril Giraud and Environment Manager and Sustainability Lead Evan Smith to learn more about how this EPD came to life and what […]

Distributed energy solutions are playing a key role in supporting the transition of our electricity grids to renewable energy. How can your project, development or operation best benefit and support this transition?How can we ensure the energy transition to renewable energy is fair, equitable and accessible?How will distributed energy opportunities be most efficient and how […]

Lot Fourteen, situated at the old Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) site in South Australia, is being transformed into a global innovation neighbourhood of entrepreneurship, research collaboration and cultural activity. With existing heritage listed buildings, new centres of excellence including the Entrepreneur and Innovation Centre and Aboriginal Art and Cultures Centre, and a raft of community […]

As part of a vision for reconciliation, organisations need to create equitable, inclusive and sustainable societies for today and future generations.  In Australia, all projects exist on a First Nations country and there is a need to seek to connect the work that we do today to the enduring culture and history of our First […]

Leveraging the benefits of embedded networks Embedded networks are becoming a commonly used feature of our energy systems. In this Insights session we explore why their applications are increasing, how they are integrated in a range of projects, opportunities for the built environment, and the benefits for customers.  We cover: Where do embedded networks fit in the big picture?What are the range of models […]

Indoor air quality is an essential feature of a healthy, resilient and sustainable building, but what are some of the most challenging technical indicators and common mistakes? And what do the Green Star credits intend to achieve? Join our Insights session to hear about Green Star case studies and the challenges associated with indoor air […]

Delivering authentic, inclusive, and enjoyable places for people  What are the strategies you can use to support authentic engagement and long-term community building? How can buildings and precincts best respond to local environmental and social needs?  What role can buildings play in shaping places?   Placemaking and activation strategies are essential tools to achieve positive outcomes for places and […]