Urban development sets the scene for carbon impacts for generations. Early decisions impact long-term transport, buildings, water, and waste infrastructure emissions.  Precinct developments create exciting opportunities for carbon reductions by linking together planning, urban design, buildings, transport, and infrastructure. These are often championed but rarely delivered. We need a national approach to driving the decarbonisation of our precincts- […]

Digital technologies help us to act faster and more effectively when battling sustainability issues, such as reducing the impacts of climate change to improving our cities for wellbeing and safety. But they also present serious risks and trade-offs that we are only just beginning to grasp and eliminate effectively. In this webinar our experts will […]

The university and education sector has shown real leadership and excellence in achieving sustainable built environments for their students and communities.  In this webinar, we share leading case studies which include fascinating innovations such as dynamic digital media façade design and sun shading at Edith Cowan University and new building with roof top PV and […]

With our phones able to recognise our friend’s faces in photos, predict how long it will take us to get home or what we might like for dinner, how come our building can't tell when the heating is broken before we get cold, precool itself when energy is cheap and clean or turn down when energy is expensive or […]

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 ready for a circular economy. But what does this mean in practice and what steps can we take to ensuring that the products and materials […]

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 of harvesting and utilizing stormwater, but what are the best practices and limitations and how can we overcome them? In this session we provide an […]

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 in the focus on sustainable living and working.    Operationally, buildings now have to accommodate changed capacities and working patterns.  So how do smart buildings […]

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 natural world to dictate the aesthetic. So how does using biophilic design methods result in environmental, economic health benefits? How can biophilic design be incorporated into […]

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 not only change how our industry operates but also the way we live and drive.   It is more vital than ever to stay up […]

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 on the built environment with aspirational benchmarks for addressing the key issues of the next decade: climate action, resource efficiency, and health and wellbeing. As more […]

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 planning systems that local councils work within.  GBCA and PIA are delighted to hold this joint webinar in which we will explore recent research into 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 on the trajectory to net zero. Green Star Performance v2 introduces a revised rating scale and a new online platform that will automate and streamline […]

Material selection is just one of the ways we can accelerate the built environment’s contribution to net zero and is a critical factor when imagining the buildings of tomorrow. This series will put the spotlight on different materials which are shaping the future of design and construction, exploring their use, benefits and limitations and environmental […]

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.