GBCA is excited to release the next version of Green Star Communities as a part of our Future focus program.This update to the tool establishes a new benchmark for masterplanned […]

Recognising the growing demand for heathier, energy-efficient apartments in Australia, GBCA have developed the Green Star Buildings Apartments Pathway, a roadmap to deliver healthier and more responsible apartments. The Apartments Pathway […]

Electric vehicles (EVs) are transforming transportation, but their widespread adoption in the built environment in Australia depends on smart infrastructure investments and innovative support models. How can property owners, developers, […]

We already know sustainability can’t be delivered without a team. The role of procurement is crucial to ensure the products and services we specify reduce environmental impact, support ethical labour […]

 As demand in the data centre sector surges, this brings significant challenges to sustainability and in particular how energy requirements will be met.  Join us as we examine the role […]

The need to embed social value into our built environment is more critical than ever.  But we also need to define, measure and report on the value of the work […]

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the world around us, transforming how decisions are made, how systems are managed, and how industries operate. From prediction and automation to generative design and […]

Rethink Ownership. Redefine Fitouts.The way we design, deliver, and manage commercial spaces is quickly evolving. Products as a Service (PaaS) is emerging as a flexible, circular alternative to traditional procurement […]

Nature Positive Webinar: a draft roadmap for industry consultation Australia currently faces significant challenges, including increasing urbanisation, the depletion of nature and a low rate of circularity. Resource use continues to […]

Refrigerants used in HVAC&R equipment are increasingly being seen as a critical area of focus if we are to create a climate positive built environment.  Indeed, with the shift to […]

Australia’s build to rent industry continues to see increased growth.  With new government policies and tax concessions in place, there is enormous potential in this sector.  But what are the […]

Country-Centred design principles in practice  Join us for a thought-provoking webinar exploring how genuine collaboration with First Nations peoples is reshaping the future of design and the built environment.This session […]

Healthcare facilities are among the most complex building types to design, deliver and operate. As sustainability expectations continue to rise, project teams are increasingly challenged to balance decarbonisation, resilience and […]

Circularity is reshaping the way we design, deliver, and measure projects in the built environment. But how can we embed circular thinking from the very beginning and be recognised for […]

Version A of the Responsible Products Guidelines responded to trends and criteria that were set as part of the 2018 Future Focus program and were released on the GBCA website […]