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RETURNS IN MARCH 
 

Tuesday, 9 – Wednesday, 10 March 2027 | Online 

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If you have a question on group discounts, what your ticket includes or anything else, contact the TRANSFORM events team at transform@gbca.org.au or on 02 8239 6200.

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RETURNS IN MARCH | SYDNEY 
 

Main Conference | Tuesday, 9 – Wednesday, 10 March 2027 | Doltone House Darling Island

Post conference AI workshop | Thursday, 11 March 2027 | Lendlease, Barangaroo

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Upfront carbon is evolving across Green Star, with new approaches responding to project team feedback and developments across the industry.  This practical course will explore the upfront carbon reduction pathways across Green Star Buildings, Communities v2 and Fitouts, including what’s changing and why. 

Get across the upcoming typical emission factors, how they change Green Star upfront carbon calculations, and how they apply to reference and proposed projects. Put your knowledge into practice through real Green Star project scenarios and bring your questions directly to the experts. 

What you’ll learn 

• Navigate the different upfront carbon reduction pathways across Green Star.  

• Understand what typical emission factors change for Green Star projects.  

• Know when to use typical or project-specific emission factors and how they apply to reference and proposed projects.  

• Identify where to focus effort and professional judgement when working through upfront carbon calculations. 

   

Speakers: 

• Emily Chung, Manager, Future Focus, Green Building Council of Australia 

• Nicole Sullivan, Impact Director, thinkstep-anz 

• Tim Wheeler, Associate Director – Strategic Research Programs, CEFC 

   

Who it’s for 

Professionals working on Green Star projects who want to strengthen their knowledge of upfront carbon, including sustainability consultants, architects, engineers, developers, project managers, carbon and LCA practitioners, and Green Star Accredited Professionals.

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

• Mark Stephens, Senior Development Manager, Stockland

• 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 

• Praveena Raj, Team Leader Packaging, Sustainability & Certifications, Dulux Australia

• Joshua Burg, Technical Manager, Kingspan Insulated Panels

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.