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As temperatures continue to rise and hotter conditions become more common, heat resilience is emerging as a critical challenge for the built environment. The impacts extend beyond individual buildings, affecting the health, comfort and liveability of our communities, as well as the way we plan, design and operate neighbourhoods, precincts and public spaces.

Join us to explore how heat resilience is being embedded into the planning, design and delivery of buildings, precincts and communities, and hear practical examples of what’s working in the built environment today. As heat becomes an increasingly important consideration for planning and development, organisations are being challenged to create places that remain healthy, comfortable and liveable into the future.

What you’ll learn

• The key drivers of heat risk across buildings, precincts and communities.

• How heat resilience is being recognised and rewarded through Green Star, alongside broader planning and development outcomes.

• Practical strategies being used to create cooler, more resilient places.  

• Lessons from organisations applying heat-resilience approaches in practice.

Speakers:

• Sebastian Pfautsch, Professor of Urban Management and Planning, Western Sydney University

• Oliver Grimaldi, Director – Sustainability, Summation  

• Gail Hall, Founder, Australasian Green Infrastructure Network and Climate Change Adaption, Kingston City Council

• Elham Monavari, Head of Green Star Strategic Delivery, Green Building Council of Australia

Who should attend?

Developers, planners, architects, landscape architects, engineers, sustainability professionals, consultants, asset owners and local government representatives involved in shaping buildings, precincts and communities. It will be particularly valuable for those seeking practical insight into responding to rising heat risks across the built environment.

Responsible products are key to achieving Green Star outcomes and driving more sustainable practices across the supply chain.

Join this webinar to understand how the Responsible Products Framework supports the selection of transparent, healthy and low-impact products, how responsible products are recognised within Green Star, and what project teams and manufacturers need to know when demonstrating compliance. Learn how responsible product choices can contribute to a healthier, more resilient and circular built environment.

What you’ll learn

• How the Responsible Products Framework supports Green Star outcomes.

• The role of product certification and its impact on product manufacturers.

• Practical considerations when selecting and specifying products.

• How responsible products can support Green Star outcomes while driving greater transparency, sustainable manufacturing practices and broader sustainability goals across the supply chain.

Speakers

• Harriet Smith, Manager, Responsible Products & Materials, Green Building Council of Australia  

• Josh Begbie, Chief Executive Officer, GECA  

• Michael Spiteri, Senior Project Management Officer, Zip Water 

Who is this for?
This webinar is designed for sustainability professionals, Green Star practitioners, architects, designers, engineers, procurement professionals, builders, project managers and product manufacturers involved in product selection, specification and Green Star delivery

Green Star Buildings v1.1 is the latest evolution of the Green Star Buildings rating tool. Five years in the making, this update sharpens the focus on climate action, nature and circularity, while introducing greater flexibility to make certification more accessible and practical for a wider range of projects.

This short course provides a detailed insight into the update, and is specifically for Green Star Accredited Professionals (Buildings).

In this session, you will:

• Gain a clear understanding of the key updates in Green Star Buildings v1.1, including the Climate Positive Pathway, Nature Positive Pathway and new circularity requirements

• Understand how v1.1 aligns with emerging regulatory and market drivers, including climate reporting, embodied carbon requirements, TNFD and the Australian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

• Explore the new stepped point structures and usability improvements designed to offer greater clarity and flexibility for project teams

• Learn what these changes mean for your project pipeline and how to confidently transition from v1 to v1.1
   

FAQs

Do I have to be a GSAP in Buildings to do this short course?  
The intent of this course to explain the key updates in Green Star Buildings v1.1. A strong understanding of Green Star Buildings v1 will be assumed. 

Does this course offer GSAP accreditation in Buildings v1.1?
This course is not part of the GSAP accreditation pathway. If you’d like to become a GSAP in the Green Star Buildings tool, you will be required to attend a Green Star foundations course followed by a Green Star Buildings advanced course. Please see our website for further information on the accreditation pathway and our calendar of upcoming courses.

I am targeting the Green Star Accredited Professional criteria under the Industry Development credit for a Green Star Buildings v1.1 project. Can I use my existing Buildings GSAP accreditation?
Yes, a Green Star Buildings GSAP accreditation will be applicable for Green Star Buildings v1 and v1.1 projects. A new accreditation for v1.1 is not required.

When must new projects register under Green Star Buildings v1.1? 
From 1st May 2026, new projects must register under Green Star Buildings v1.1, and updated Climate Positive benchmarks will apply. This includes the requirement for all buildings to be all-electric regardless of the targeted star rating (a change that would have come into effect on 1st January 2026 under Green Star Buildings v1). Projects registering under Green Star Buildings v1 before 30th April 2026 will be assessed using the current (2023) Climate Positive Pathway requirements. This course will help you understand these changes.

Commissioning and tuning are some of the most important, and often overlooked, elements in delivering high-performing, sustainable buildings.

While commissioning is often viewed as a final project milestone focused on testing and handover, effective commissioning begins much earlier. When embedded throughout design, construction and project delivery, and complemented by ongoing tuning, it helps ensure buildings perform as intended, reduces operational risks, supports better occupant outcomes, and protects the long-term value of sustainable investments.

This Green Star course explores how commissioning and tuning can be used as strategic tools to improve project outcomes and support Green Star certification. Despite significant advances in sustainable building delivery, verification, handover and early operations remain stages where actual performance can vary considerably. Effective commissioning and tuning help bridge this gap, ensuring buildings continue to operate as intended after occupancy. 
 

What you will learn:  

• Understand the role of commissioning and tuning across the project lifecycle.

• Explore how commissioning and tuning support Green Star certification and improved building performance.

• Learn how performance verification, metering, benchmarking and tuning can improve accountability, reduce performance gaps at verification and handover, and strengthen project outcomes.

• Gain practical insights from a successful Green Star case study.

Speakers:  

• Jeremy Mansfield, Founder/Director, Mansfield Advisory

• Conor Rawlins, Senior Engineer, Full Circle Design Services

• James Rodger, Commissioning Manager / ICA, Base Services Group

• Jim Ng, Technical Services & Initiatives Lead, Green Building Council of Australia

Ideal for: 
This course is designed for sustainability professionals and project teams involved in delivering or supporting Green Star certified projects, including Green Star Accredited Professionals, consultants, engineers, developers, contractors and asset owners.

This course will be recorded and made available for those that cannot attend in our on-demand library for purchase.

This course equips industry professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to apply the Green Star Fitouts rating tool and support successful certification outcomes.
 

Replaced every 5–7 years, interiors are one of the most frequently changed and least examined parts of a building. Each cycle shapes carbon, waste, health, cost and brand outcomes — often unseen, yet repeated again and again. For a long time, these impacts sat outside the spotlight. But as expectations rise around circularity, climate performance and healthier interiors, these once-hidden impacts can no longer be overlooked.

Green Star Fitouts provides a practical way forward.
 

In this course participants will explore:
•    best practice sustainability initiatives for fitouts
•    the structure and requirements of the rating tool
•    the Green Star certification process from registration to certification
•    the role and value of a Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP)
•    applying Green Star Fitouts in practice

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1.    Understand the structure, terminology, and key requirements of the Green Star Fitouts rating tool
2.    Navigate the Green Star certification process, including the registration, submission, and certification stages
3.    Apply Green Star requirements across project phases, using a fitout project example
4.    Respond effectively to technical requirements, including the use of guidance materials and technical support
5.    Support project teams in developing a Green Star certification strategy, including timelines and responsibilities
 

Who it’s for
Professionals involved in fitout delivery across sectors including offices, retail, hospitality and education, such as:
•    Sustainability consultants
•    In-house sustainability professionals
•    Designers
•    Project managers

Why it matters professionally
As Australia’s fitout sector evolves, the new Green Star Fitouts rating tool sets a clear benchmark for sustainable interiors.
 

This course enables professionals to:
•    build expertise in applying the new tool
•    strengthen their role in delivering certified projects
•    achieve Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) status

*Please note, capacity is capped so we can deliver a collaborative course with opportunities for discussion throughout.

Accreditation pathway

It is essential to complete the Green Star foundations course prior to attending any advanced training courses. 
This advanced course is the next step to becoming a Green Star Accredited Professional. Find out more about our accreditation pathway here. 

FAQs
Do I have to complete the Green Star Fitouts advanced training? 
If you are planning to work on a Green Star Fitouts project, we strongly recommend that you become accredited in the Green Star Fitouts rating tool to be better equipped in leading and working on Green Star Fitouts projects.
How is Green Star – Interiors different from Green Star Fitouts advanced training? 
Green Star Fitouts is a significant overhaul of our interiors rating tool. There are new categories, minimum expectations, credits and more. Our updated Green Star advanced training reflects these changes.
I am targeting the Green Star Accredited Professional criteria under the Industry Development credit for a Green Star Fitouts project. Do I need to also become accredited in the Fitouts tool if I am already accredited under the Green Star – Interiors tool? 
Yes, you will be required to complete both the Green Star Fitouts advanced course followed by the GSAP Fitouts exam in order to meet the criteria.
When must new projects register under Green Star Fitouts? 

From 1 October 2026, all new fitout projects seeking certification must register under Green Star Fitouts. Projects can register from 18 March 2026. During the transition period, new projects can register under either Green Star – Interiors or Green Star Fitouts. Green Star – Interiors will remain available for new registrations until end of September 2026.