This new course is designed to provide critical insights into how to get the most from the LCA process. It will enable participants to learn how to evaluate an LCA, examine why and when you should use one and ultimately help project and wider work. We will explore LCAs specifically in relation to Green Star and how to use a reference case to inform design decisions.
Key areas of learning include:
• LCA in Green Star
• The what and why of LCA
• Inclusions and metrics
• LCAs at different stages of a project
• Using a reference case
• LCA data and software use
• What makes a good LCA
Bring your questions and learn from the deep expertise of our facilitators Nicole and Emily.
• Please note this course does not include detailed instruction of how to do an LCA
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:
+ why it is critical to embed sustainability in the built environment
+ examining the business case for sustainability and benefits of choosing Green Star
+ overview of the Green Star rating tools
+ learn from a case study – tips on how they achieved a Green Star rating and lessons for success
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.
Government projects are increasingly complex, with layered contracts, varied delivery models and competing priorities. This webinar explores how to successfully embed Green Star outcomes across Design & Construct, Alliancing and hybrid procurement pathways, and how sustainability intent can be carried seamlessly from client briefing through to design, construction and commissioning, while using Green Star as a credible framework to assure alignment with government policies aimed at reducing emissions and driving innovation.
Featuring a diverse panel of practitioners experienced in public-sector delivery, the session examines how procurement decisions, commercial structures and project culture influence sustainability performance. We will explore how contractual levers can strengthen decarbonisation outcomes, and how early, coordinated design efforts set projects up for Green Star success. Bring your questions for our experts and leave with practical insights to deliver high-performance, future-ready government assets.
What You Will Learn
• Embedding and maintaining Green Star intent across delivery models in alignment with government policy
• Using procurement choices and contractual levers to drive decarbonisation.
• Leveraging early, coordinated design efforts to improve outcomes and reduce risks.
• Keeping clients, designers, and builders aligned through all project phases.
Who Is It For?
Ideal for professionals involved in government or public-sector projects, including:
• Sustainability managers and practitioners
• Green Star Accredited Professionals
• Project managers
• Procurement and commercial teams
• Architects
• Contractors
• Planners
• Government procurement teams
Speakers:
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Patrick Campbell, Operations Sustainability Manager, John Holland
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Rebecca Breuer, Sustainability Manager, Lendlease
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David Clark, Director, Positive Zero
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Nick Alsop, Senior Manager, Buildings, Precincts and Homes, Green Building Council of Australia
As the grid decarbonises and the adoption of electrification grows, focusing on energy demand is critical. But how can we design energy efficient buildings that actually deliver? And how do we tackle this in both existing and new builds?
In this focused session, we’ll explore how to use Green Star to set clear energy targets, verify performance and apply the credits that drive highly efficient, low-energy buildings. We’ll also unpack the latest Green Star updates, with Buildings v1.1 strengthening expectations through all-electric design and updated energy efficiency requirements while Performance v2 sharpens the focus on actual operational energy use and long-term decarbonisation.
We’ll cover practical design strategies for performance of a building, airtightness and façade design. You’ll also see real-world case studies that demonstrate what successful low-energy delivery looks like in practice.
Join our expert speakers to learn what truly drives energy efficiency in buildings and how to achieve reliable outcomes.
What you’ll learn:
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Discover practical design strategies that consistently deliver low-energy results
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What high energy efficiency looks like in terms of operations within a building
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Understand how airtightness, façade design, and building automation contribute to maximum efficiency
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Hear real-world case studies
Ideal for:
This session will be valuable for professionals working across the built environment and energy sectors including sustainability leaders, designers and utility providers
Join our experts including:
Sean Maxwell, Scheme Manager, ATTMA Australia and New Zealand
Matt Williams, Principal ESD, LCI Consultants
Macarena Calisto Ovalle, Technical Officer, NABERS
Jess Roberts, Technical Advisor, Market Transformation, Green Building Council of Australia
Angeliki Dimitriou, Head of Environment, Investa
*Access to the online recording will be made available to attendees and as part of our on demand library.
Green Star Performance v2 is a comprehensive tool that extends beyond managing energy, water and waste, and enables you to address the issues that will define the next decade of the built environment. The tool’s eight categories enable you to act on the areas of sustainability that matter most, resulting in buildings that are better, healthier and more responsible.
This course is a must-have for professionals currently using the Green Star Performance v2 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 v2 rating tool.
During this course you will:
- understand the Performance v2 rating tool and tips on how to use it
- examine key categories and the Climate Positive Pathway
- analyse credits and assess key requirements, pathways for compliance and documentation requirements
- understand step by step the submission and certification process
- discuss the Do’s and Don’ts of submission templates and documentation
- draw upon tips from certified assessors to assist in achieving a successful certification
What’s included in the course:
- online learning modules
- an expert-led online live session
- Green Star – Performance submission guidelines
- enrolment into the CPD program
- access to the online Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) exam
Updated FAQ – F-00422
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
Become an expert in the Green Star Buildings rating tool.
Launched in October 2020, Green Star Buildings is designed for new buildings and major refurbishments. It responds to the critical issues of the next decade by pushing industry to deliver high-efficient buildings, fully powered by renewables.
We will explore the new stepped point structures and usability improvements designed to offer greater clarity and flexibility for project teams and learn what these changes mean for your project pipeline and how to confidently transition from v1 to v1.1
This course is a must-have for professionals currently using this tool or planning to use it in the near future. By completing this training, you will be positioned to confidently deliver projects under this new tool.
We will explore the most challenging credits and share practical guidance.
This course will cover:
- the category framework
- the minimum expectations
- credit structure and scoring mechanism
- challenging credits
- net zero carbon pathway
- changes to certification
- tips from asessors
What’s included in the course:
- online learning modules
- an expert-led online live session
- Green Star Buildings submission guidelines
- enrolment into the CPD program
- access to the online Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) exam
*Please note, capacity is capped so we can deliver a collaborative course with opportunities for discussion throughout.
Accreditation pathway
This course has been update to include key updates in Green Star Buildings v1.1, including the Climate Positive Pathway, Nature Positive Pathway and new circularity requirements
We will explore the new stepped point structures and usability improvements designed to offer greater clarity and flexibility for project teams and learn what these changes mean for your project pipeline and how to confidently transition from v1 to v1.1
FAQs
Do I have to complete the Green Star Buildings: advanced training?
If you are planning to work on a Green Star Buildings project, we strongly recommend that you become accredited in the Green Star Buildings rating tool to be better equipped in leading and working on Green Star Buildings projects.
How is Green Star – Design & As Built different from Green Star Buildings advanced training?
Green Star Buildings is our biggest overhaul of our 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 Buildings project. Do I need to also become accredited in the Buildings tool if I am already accredited under the Design & As Built tool?
Yes, you will be required to complete both the Green Star Buildings advanced course followed by the GSAP Buildings exam in order to meet the criteria.
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.
RETURNS IN MARCH | HILTON SYDNEY & VIRTUAL
Workshop day 17 March | Main conference 18 – 19 March | Site tour day 20 March
Book your tickets through the purchase or package buttons below. See further information on your ticket inclusions on our TRANSFORM website here. Tickets are limited at each price tier, so book now to secure yours.
Head to the TRANSFORM 2026 website for the agenda and further event information.
Places are limited for our pre-conference workshop and post-conference site tours, book your spot at check out to avoid disappointment and receive a 10% discount.
Booking a group in? Receive a 10% discount when booking 3-6 delegates. For groups 7+, contact the TRANSFORM event team for custom discounted pricing. Please note, if add ons are selected in a group booking, all delegates will receive the same selection. Contact us directly if you need to customise your booking.
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Contact us at transform@gbca.org.au or on 028239 6200 with any questions.