As professionals working in the built environment, we have a collective responsibility to care for Country and create spaces that are inclusive and respectful of the land, communities and history […]

The world of ESG is experiencing a shift as growing interest in social sustainability and an increased focus on transparency and reporting means that organisations are re-evaluating their ESG targets […]

Industrial buildings represent one of the fastest growing sectors of the built environment and within this surge, the demand for 5 and 6 Green Star rated projects is also increasing. […]

This session examines the opportunities for transport as well as the momentum for EV takeup and looks at impacts and patterns of future mobility and the considerations needed to support […]

The notion of placemaking has shifted considerably in the last decade, shifting from a largely artistic-based plan to one that encompasses all levels of precinct and community design. This breakout […]

Future design plans need to consider how buildings and places are used and inhabited by all. From gendered spaces to neurodivergent design thinking, this breakout will look at strategies we […]

The race to transition to renewables presents new opportunities and sustainability considerations for the built environment. This breakout will look at the shifting demands of the energy landscape and emerging […]

Green Building Council of Australia is developing a Nature Roadmap to direct the built environment sector towards generating places that actively contribute to the enhancement of nature and biodiversity. Our next […]

This session offers an overview of proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code.The National Construction Code sets the minimum required level for the safety, health, amenity, […]

Reducing embodied carbon is one of the biggest challenges facing the built environment sector. But as we move towards net zero goals, how do we consider the carbon cost on […]

Data is a powerful tool with which to improve property operations. By harnessing technology and innovation, the performance and value of property can be improved.   But with challenges around maintaining […]

2023 saw another record year of companies contracting renewable energy through corporate PPAs. But with a complex Australian energy market, and more urgency than ever to meet sustainability targets, how can organizations […]

Australia and Hong Kong are two Asia Pacific regions with divergent building characteristics but they share a common goal of striving for a low-carbon future in the building construction and […]

Green Building Council of Australia is developing a Nature Roadmap to direct the built environment sector towards generating places that actively contribute to the protection and enhancement of nature and […]