As we move towards net zero together, it is imperative for asset owners, architects, quantity surveying professionals, contractors, and manufacturers to focus on ways to reduce embodied carbon whilst maintaining carbon budgets.

Join our experts as we hear insights from projects and those involved at the forefront of this sector. Learn from the latest developments and examine what is on the horizon.

This webinar takes a closer look at the guidelines, examining why inclusivity is important, how it can be achieved and - importantly - how sites and managers can measure the success of their programs to ensure credits in the Green Star process. Join our experts who share their experience in implementing inclusive construction process and […]

The way in which buildings are connecting with smart technology is evolving faster than ever before. Smart buildings are now enabling a better long-term understanding of the relationship between the built environment and its occupants.  How can smart technology help organisations and owners improve occupant experience, manage energy consumption, and leverage smart-tech to realise ESG […]

The impacts of climate change are already upon us and a resilient built environment is critical if we are to face the mounting challenges and thrive.  But how can practitioners continue to examine new ways of increasing resilience?  And how do we address climate related risks and opportunities?Join our experts to unpack some of the […]

Webinar 1: The proposed rating tool and Responsible category Green Star Communities v2 is a significant update to our rating tool for master planned precincts. Tackling rising issues of climate action, equity inclusion, affordable housing and resilience, the updated rating tool addresses this through our Future Focus framework and a Climate Positive Pathway, ensuring more inclusive, resilient, […]

Webinar 2: Resilient and Positive categoriesGreen Star Communities v2 is a significant update to our rating tool for master planned precincts. Tackling rising issues of climate action, equity inclusion, affordable housing and resilience, the updated rating tool addresses this through our Future Focus framework and a Climate Positive Pathway, ensuring more inclusive, resilient, and biodiverse […]

Webinar 3: The proposed rating tool and Places and Healthy categoriesJoin us for a series of webinars running weekly from 26 June to 17 July 2023 detailing the consultation process, the new rating tool framework, and a deep dive on each of the categories out for consultation. This third webinar in the series provides an outline of […]

Webinar 4: The proposed rating tool and the People and Nature categoriesThis final webinar in the series provides an outline of the People and Nature categories.The People category ensures a broad range of groups are included in the design and delivery of the precinct, and it is welcoming and supporting of all members of the […]

The World Green Building Council will release an embodied carbon “call to action” report in September this year. Over 490 architectural practices in the UK have recently signed a Climate & Biodiversity Emergency Declaration which includes a strong commitment to work to reduce embodied and operational carbon emissions. Suppliers of building materials and products with […]

Nature-based offsets can be a useful tool for Australian property companies to help limit global warming. However, the offset market can be complex to navigate, and its integrity has been questioned. As an industry, how do we make informed decisions on when to use offsets? And if we decide to use nature-based offsets, how do […]

Social value is more important than ever and the built environment has an imperative part to play. From examining our supply chains, to measuring building outcomes, it’s essential that we deeply consider the people, places and communities our buildings interact with in order to leave a positive impact on the world around them.This webinar brings together […]

Circular Economy in South Australia’s Built Environment: Action Plan was launched in June 2023. It identifies actions that government, industry, the education sector and other stakeholders can work on together to set the state on the path toward a thriving circular economy commitment to achieve a circular economy.While some great examples from South Australia are […]

Air-tightness was first introduced in Green Star - Design & As-Built as an innovation challenge in 2014 with different level of targets, demonstrating best practice.  With the introduction of Green Star Buildings, air-tightness is now introduced as a Minimum Expectation to drive better building practice by incentivizing commissioning, including testing buildings for air tightness. 

As the world continues to transition towards cleaner and more sustainable sources of energy, innovation in solar provides new opportunities for energy storage and distribution. Join us for this interactive session as our experts unpack the opportunities that solar and storage present for the built environment through a series of short presentations followed by a dynamic […]