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, and policymakers create a sustainable, future-ready environment for EV growth?
This session will explore global best practices and forward-thinking solutions to support Australia’s EV transition. Join us to hear about the key challenges facing industry, from the safe and cost-effective rollout of essential charging infrastructure to the role that EVs will play in the energy transition and strategies for long-term sustainability.
Discover how we can drive forward Australia’s EV future—efficiently, equitably, and sustainably.
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 is a new set of requirements and targeted credits within the Green Star Buildings rating tool tailored to deliver more sustainable multi-unit residential projects.
For the first time, the pathway will offer independent unit-level certification, giving buyers, banks and residents confidence that each apartment meets high performance standards.
Join us for an introductory webinar to gain insights into the development of the Apartments Pathway, its key drivers, features and benefits, and how it can create value for your next Green Star Buildings apartment project.
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 precincts and communities, offering a robust and transparent pathway to deliver on environmental, social, and economic outcomes.
The rating tool provides a clear definition of a sustainable precinct and sets a pathway for low carbon, nature-focused outcomes.
Join this webinar to hear more about how the tool:
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Establishes a new definition of sustainable precincts through a new category and credit framework
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Drives future-ready infrastructure and buildings.
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Delivers value across multiple precinct typologies.
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Rewards outcomes through a flexible certification process.
Sustainable public places can have a profound impact on communities and the environment. Hear from leading projects as they unpack how they used Green Star rating tools and share practical lessons learnt. This session will cover everything from improving wellbeing and fostering community connection to reducing environmental impact and enhancing resilience.
Join us as we tackle:
– How do we rise to the challenges of designing sustainable public places?
– What can we learn from those leading this sector?
– How can we integrate best practices into future projects to achieve even greater outcomes?
Our speakers will share leading case studies:
– Carmel Reyes, Climate Action and Sustainability Manager, Powerhouse
Learn more about Powerhouse museum.
– Prue Edmunds, Sustainability Consultant, Arup
Learn how the Northcote Aquatic Centre reflects world leadership in sustainable design.
– Filomena Beshara, Sustainability Manager, Built
Be inspired by PHIVE at Parramatta Square.
– The role of regenerative design and how it can be measured in urban settings
There is widespread recognition of the need to connect with country and culture when planning for the built environment. However, there are knowledge gaps that require deeper understanding in order to achieving meaningful engagement and incorporate First Nations wisdom in the design and construction of our buildings.
This insightful webinar will explore how to ensure authentic first nations engagement is put into practice through the entire lifecycle of a project. By understanding the “WHY”, practitioners will be armed with the knowledge on how to get started and who to include in the consultation process.
Through short presentations and discussion, our speakers will explore issues such as:
· + Why First Nations engagement is so crucial to preserving nature, heritage and culture
· + Understanding the risks of leaving Indigenous consultation too late in the design process
· + The positive impact on nature and biodiversity
· + Learnings from successful projects that have demonstrated excellence in First Nations led design
Research shows that investing in health brings enhanced performance, increased financial returns and increased overall well-being scores. But how do we keep making this a priority? What do high performing, innovative projects looks like?
Join us to hear insights and case studies from our highly experienced speakers.
Key topics explored
• what is critical for high performance environments?
• Evidence based solutions to the challenges of design
• Case studies of leading projects
We know lowering upfront carbon is critical but how do we consider carbon costs on a project from the outset? How can we use quality data to accurately quantify and benchmark upfront carbon, choose optimal approaches and budget accordingly.
GBCA and AIQS are delighted to hold this joint webinar in which our experts will present and discuss these issues and more. Bring your questions and take away innovative ideas to put into practice.
In collaboration with:
+ Support for each proposed credit in principle
+ Requirements in each credit performance level
+ Any challenges projects might face achieving requirements because of factors such as the project budget, location (e.g. regional), complexity, or sector
+ What ‘other useful information’ should be provided for each credit performance level to assist understanding and achievement of the credit requirements
+ Tenants and fitouts owners
+ Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) consultants
+ Building owners
+ Designers
+ Fitout Contractors
+ Product and material suppliers
Building on our Responsible Products webinar, this series is designed to deep dive into some of the most important challenges product manufacturers face. We know that the shift to more responsible products can’t be achieved alone, so these sessions are aimed at connecting the sector to help organisations ask and answer questions and share experiences and resources to make it easier.
Session 3: Avoiding Greenwashing
Learn how to navigate environmental claims ethically and effectively. Gain insights from a successful manufacturer’s marketing strategy and understand how to discuss products recognized under Responsible Product Guidelines. Open discussion will cover greenwashing and validation of claims.
Other sessions in the series:
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Session 1: Product certification
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Session 2: Environmental Product Declaration
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Session 4: Responsible Product Guidelines