Airtightness is now a minimum expectation under Green Star Buildings, setting a new standard for improved building practices and performance outcomes. So how can you ensure success from the outset? Join our experts during this interactive masterclass as they examine successful projects and real results across design, testing and performance.
What you’ll learn:
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Airtightness requirements in Green Star and updates in Green Star Buildings v.11
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Best practice in air tightness testing and performance
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The value of early design review and steps to ensure success
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Bridging the gap between design intentions and onsite execution
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Delivering quality assurance through simple practices
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Comparison of air tightness results across varied project types
Who is it for?
This course is ideal for architects, engineers, project managers, site supervisors, and specialist trades who want to strengthen their knowledge of air tightness in building design and delivery. It will also benefit sustainability consultants, building assessors and government representatives involved in standards, compliance, and energy efficiency.
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Sean Maxwell, Scheme Manager, ATTMA Australia and New Zealand
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John Konstantakopoulos, Managing Director, Efficiency Matrix
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Jim Ng, Technical Services and Innovation Lead, Green Building Council of Australia
The path to better buildings starts with better materials.
From embodied carbon to performance risks, material decisions are increasingly under scrutiny. Understanding what’s next in material innovation is now essential, not optional. This two-hour session is built for practitioners seeking insight into responsible material innovation and the market potential of emerging responsible products. Focusing on solutions and next-generation materials including bamboo, mycelium and PFAS-free alternatives, this session will equip participants to make smarter material choices, unlock new opportunities, and navigate key barriers to adoption
What you will learn:
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Assess opportunities for emerging material use and innovation in responsible products to meet project requirements, design intent, and sustainability objectives.
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Evaluate performance factors, risks, and trade-offs associated with materials such as bamboo, mycelium and PFAS-free alternatives when making specification and procurement decisions.
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Apply insights from project examples to support informed material selection and stakeholder communication
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Dissecting the roadblocks and opportunities for innovative products to reshape the built environment
Who you will hear from:
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Jennifer Snyders, CEO, House of Bamboo
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Jeremy Mansfield, Founder/Director, Mansfield Advisory
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Stephanie Sirianni, Director, Nature Collective
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Aidan Mullan, Sustainability and Lean Manager, Interface
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Yann Frampton, Senior Associate, Hassell
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Katherine Featherstone, Senior Manager – Products and Materials, Green Building Council of Australia
Plus more speakers to be announced
Who’s it for:
This session is ideal for Architects, Designers, ESG Consultants, Project managers and those seeking practical insight into responsible material innovation and the market potential of emerging products.
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:
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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
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Understand how v1.1 aligns with emerging regulatory and market drivers, including climate reporting, embodied carbon requirements, TNFD and the Australian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy
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Explore the new stepped point structures and usability improvements designed to offer greater clarity and flexibility for project teams
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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.
This course is a must-have for professionals currently using the Green Star Performance tool or planning to use it in the near future. By completing this course, you will be positioned to confidently deliver projects under the Green Star Performance rating tool.
During this course you will:
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understand the Performance rating tool and tips on how to use it
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examine key credits including Energy and Potable Water
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analyse credits and assess key requirements, pathways for compliance and documentation requirements
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learn how to effectively use the Performance calculators
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explore Building type credits and portfolio certification
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understand step by step the submission and certification process
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discuss the Do’s and Don’ts of submission templates and documentation
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draw upon tips from certified assessors to assist in achieving a successful certification
What’s included in the course:
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online learning modules
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an expert-led online live session
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Green Star – Performance submission guidelines
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enrolment into the CPD program
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access to the online Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) exam
Green Star FAQs – Green Building Council Australia (GBCA)
Further to FAQ F-00422 – To claim Green Star Accredited Professional criteria under the Industry Development credit for Green Star Performance v2, after 28th August 2025, accreditation must be shown for Green Star Performance v2 GSAP status.
Accreditation pathway
The Green Star foundations course is ideal for those wanting to get to grips with Green Star and its role in sustainability in the built environment.
If you are looking to work on more Green Star projects in the future, or looking as an organisation to keep up to date with the ever changing industry movements, this course will give you the insights you need.
Key topics explored in this course:
- Build your knowledge of Green Star and its impact – Examine how it drives healthier, more resilient, and environmentally positive places.
- Learn from real projects – Explore practical insights from successful Green Star-certified projects and discover what best practice looks like.
- Understand rating tools and pathways – Get familiar with the current Green Star rating tools and how they apply to new buildings, fitouts, existing buildings, communities, and homes.
- Engage with the latest trends and industry context – Understand how global risks, sustainability megatrends, and ESG expectations are shaping the built environment
- Get ready for next steps – Complete the foundational training needed to pursue advanced Green Star courses and deepen your expertise in areas like Green Star Buildings, Performance, Communities, and more.
Whether from a developer, architect, supplier or wider professional services, this course will arm you with a greater understanding of sustainability to share with your stakeholders and customers.
This course is also part of our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program and the first step to gaining your Green Star Associate (GSA) or Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) qualification.
On completion of this course, you can attend any of our Green Star advanced courses, the second step toward gaining your GSA or GSAP qualification. Find out more about our CPD program and the steps to gain your Green Star qualification here.
The Green Star foundations course is ideal for those wanting to get to grips with Green Star and its role in sustainability in the built environment.
If you are looking to work on more Green Star projects in the future, or looking as an organisation to keep up to date with the ever changing industry movements, this course will give you the insights you need.
Key topics explored in this course:
- Build your knowledge of Green Star and its impact – Examine how it drives healthier, more resilient, and environmentally positive places.
- Learn from real projects – Explore practical insights from successful Green Star-certified projects and discover what best practice looks like.
- Understand rating tools and pathways – Get familiar with the current Green Star rating tools and how they apply to new buildings, fitouts, existing buildings, communities, and homes.
- Engage with the latest trends and industry context – Understand how global risks, sustainability megatrends, and ESG expectations are shaping the built environment
- Get ready for next steps – Complete the foundational training needed to pursue advanced Green Star courses and deepen your expertise in areas like Green Star Buildings, Performance, Communities, and more.
Whether from a developer, architect, supplier or wider professional services, this course will arm you with a greater understanding of sustainability to share with your stakeholders and customers.
This course is also part of our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program and the first step to gaining your Green Star Associate (GSA) or Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) qualification.
On completion of this course, you can attend any of our Green Star advanced courses, the second step toward gaining your GSA or GSAP qualification. Find out more about our CPD program and the steps to gain your Green Star qualification here.
In its second year, Green Building Forum is the evolution of Green Building Day. The program examines the trends impacting our industry today with deeper technical insights, greater focus on practical Green Star application and enhanced networking opportunities.
Group discounts:
Groups of 3-6 receive a 10% discount and are bookable through our website.
Groups of 7+ or groups of any size across multiple cities, please contact us directly at education@gbca.org.au.
Future Green Leaders:
The Future Green Leader discount is offered in addition to member and group discounts. If you are a Future Green Leader, please apply the code GBFFGL in the cart to receive 20% off your booking. Other discounts cannot be used in conjunction with Future Green Leader or group discounts.
Please see our booking terms and conditions for further information. Please email us at education@gbca.org.au or call us on 02 8239 6200 if you have any further booking queries.
GBCA is proud to announce the inaugural Sustainable Data Centres Forum — bringing together the owners, developers, designers, operators, and consultants driving sustainability outcomes across Australia’s data centre sector.
With demand forecast to grow tenfold by 2035, the decisions being made now about how data centres are designed, built and operated will define the sector’s sustainability trajectory for decades. The forum is where those decisions get examined – through real-world case studies, practical solutions and the conversations the industry needs to be having.
The program will be released shortly, but early bird tickets are available for purchase. Head to the Sustainable Data Centres Forum website for further event information.
Group discounts:
Groups of 3-6 receive a 10% discount and are bookable through our website.
Groups of 7+ please contact us directly at education@gbca.org.au.
Future Green Leaders:
The Future Green Leader discount is offered in addition to member and group discounts. If you are a Future Green Leader, please apply the code SDCFFGL in the cart to receive 20% off your booking.
Other discounts cannot be used in conjunction with Future Green Leader or group discounts.
Please see our booking terms and conditions here . Please email us at education@gbca.org.au or call us on 02 8239 6200 if you have any further booking queries.
In its second year, Green Building Forum is the evolution of Green Building Day. The program examines the trends impacting our industry today with deeper technical insights, greater focus on practical Green Star application and enhanced networking opportunities.
Group discounts:
Groups of 3-6 receive a 10% discount and are bookable through our website.
Groups of 7+ or groups of any size across multiple cities, please contact us directly at education@gbca.org.au.
Future Green Leaders:
The Future Green Leader discount is offered in addition to member and group discounts. If you are a Future Green Leader, please apply the code GBFFGL in the cart to receive 20% off your booking. Other discounts cannot be used in conjunction with Future Green Leader or group discounts.
Please see our booking terms and conditions for further information. Please email us at education@gbca.org.au or call us on 02 8239 6200 if you have any further booking queries.
In its second year, Green Building Forum is the evolution of Green Building Day. The program examines the trends impacting our industry today with deeper technical insights, greater focus on practical Green Star application and enhanced networking opportunities.
Group discounts:
Groups of 3-6 receive a 10% discount and are bookable through our website.
Groups of 7+ or groups of any size across multiple cities, please contact us directly at education@gbca.org.au.
Future Green Leaders:
The Future Green Leader discount is offered in addition to member and group discounts. If you are a Future Green Leader, please apply the code GBFFGL in the cart to receive 20% off your booking. Other discounts cannot be used in conjunction with Future Green Leader or group discounts.
Please see our booking terms and conditions for further information. Please email us at education@gbca.org.au or call us on 02 8239 6200 if you have any further booking queries.