As professionals working in the built environment, we have a collective responsibility to care for Country and create spaces that are inclusive and respectful of the land, communities and history of the sites we are on. While efforts around co-design and collaboration have been increasing in recent years, there is still a long way to go and more to learn in order to center Country in our projects and precincts.
This webinar examines learnings from recent projects and discuss the different ways the built environment can meaningfully consider Country throughout different project stages. Hear from case studies and experts in the field as they discuss rethinking the way we approach our work to value and respect land, community and Aboriginal cultural knowledge.
The race to transition to renewables presents new opportunities and sustainability considerations for the built environment. This breakout will look at the shifting demands of the energy landscape and emerging challenges and opportunities.
- Outlook for the energy landscape – enabling a sharing economy
Dr. Garbrielle Kuiper, DER Specialist, IEEFA - Panel: Examining the shifting demand of energy procurement
Chris Cormack, Senior New Energy Services Director, JLL
Ben Waters, Co-Founder and Strategy Director, Presync - Real time renewables – the next frontier
Tosh Szatow, Growth and Innovation, Flow Power - Panel: Exploring the critical success factors in grid interactive buildings
Dr Stephen White, Energy Efficiency Leader, CSIRO
Craig Roussac, Co-Founder and CEO, Buildings Alive - Anna Bruce, Associate Professor, UNSW Chris Willey, Head of Asset Management and ESG, AXA Investment Managers Australia
This recording took place during Transform 2024
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International frameworks and national legislation relevant to nature.
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The role of First Nations knowledge and collaboration.
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The proposed principles that will guide the development of the roadmap.
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Key issues that arise from the application of the principles, and likely legislative changes in the future to sites, surrounding environments, and supply chain.
Industrial buildings represent one of the fastest growing sectors of the built environment and within this surge, the demand for 5 and 6 Green Star rated projects is also increasing. However, with a reliance on high embodied carbon materials and a need to construct quickly, achieving the desired ratings can be challenging and project groups are struggling to meet the expectations of investors and tenants.
This webinar examines shifts in demand, materiality and construction to ask what does good actually look like? Join speakers who are working on Australia’s best-case examples for excellence in industrial and hear strategies and pathways for achieving higher outcomes across your projects and portfolios.
The new Green Star Buildings tool aims to tackle inclusivity on construction sites by introducing ratings that are designed to drive diversity, safety and wellbeing. However, while large companies are making policies to address these issues, it can be difficult to actually implement these changes on site and get buy-in from the wider workforce.
This webinar takes a closer look at the guidelines, examining why inclusivity is important, how it can be achieved and – importantly – how we can have these discussions on site.
Join our experts who share their experience in implementing inclusive construction process and procedures.
In this session you’ll learn:
- Why inclusive construction is important
- Different areas of inclusivity to consider
- Practical examples of how inclusive construction can be achieved
- How to overcome cost barriers to implement change
- What is “good enough” when it comes to Green Star and inclusive construction
Hear from speakers:
- Joanne Farrell, General Manager (ACT), Kane Constructions & Founder, Build Like A Girl
- Deejan Ferraro, Manager Future Focus Rating Tools, GBCA
The notion of placemaking has shifted considerably in the last decade, shifting from a largely artistic-based plan to one that encompasses all levels of precinct and community design. This breakout will explore what placemaking means today through lenses including equitable design, First Nations-led placemaking and circular economy.
- Chair’s introduction
Nick Alsop, Senior Manager – Buildings, Precincts and Homes, Green Building Council of Australia - Placemaking for precincts, the evolution
Professor Dan Hill, Director, Melbourne School of Design, University of Melbourne - Scaling co-design – creating precincts on Country
Michael Hromek, Technical Executive – Indigenous (Architecture), Design and Knowledge, WSP - Panel: The path to a net-zero precinct – electrification, circularity and embodied carbon
Nick Alsop, Senior Manager – Buildings, Precincts and Homes, Green Building Council of Australia
Monica Richter, Project Director, MECLA Materials & Embodied Carbon Leaders’ Alliance
David Clark, Director, Positive Zero - Case study: Addressing sustainability in sporting precincts.
This recording took place during Transform 2024
This session examines the opportunities for transport as well as the momentum for EV takeup and looks at impacts and patterns of future mobility and the considerations needed to support the drivers for change.
- Chair’s introduction
Jamie Wallis, Senior Manager – Buildings, Fitouts and Performance, Green Building Council of Australia - The outlook for EVs – exploring the risks, challenges and opportunities
Aimee Dretvic, Future Energies Consultant, Sustainability Focus Leader, ACOR Consultants - Masterplanning for resilient, healthy transport
Hannah Morton, Associate Director, Sustainability, Cundall -
Panel: Exploring the future of transport infrastructure and mobility
Dr. Alexa Delbosc, Associate Professor, Monash Institute of Transport StudiesEd Steane, Director, Urban Policy, Cities and Active Transport Division, Transport for NSW
Leigh Penney, Senior Manager – Sustainability and Innovation, Laing o’Rourke
Jamie Wallis, Senior Manager – Buildings, Fitouts and Performance, Green Building Council of Australia
This recording took place during Transform 2024
The case for sustainable healthcare has never been stronger and the triple bottom line benefits of green certified facilities are clear. From improved patient outcomes, better productivity and reduced energy costs, demand for sustainability is increasing from both internal and external stakeholders. But how do we rise to the challenges of designing and buildings green hospitals and healthcare facilities? With unique needs and high demands on energy and water consumption, how do we learn from those already at the forefront of this sector and continue to improve future projects?
Social value is more important than ever and the built environment has an imperative part to play. From examining our supply chains, to measuring building outcomes, it’s essential that we deeply consider the people, places and communities our buildings interact with in order to leave a positive impact on the world around them.
This webinar brings together leading minds in this space to explore what social value is and how it plays out within the context of Australia’s built environment. Gain a deeper understanding of your role within social value frameworks and how you can harness measurement to improve your social outcomes.
The emergence of the Delta strain of COVID-19 has changed the level of risk to the Australian community and increased the challenges in containing the spread of the virus. Until Australia reaches 70%+ vaccination rates extended lockdowns and other existing public health measures are likely to be a feature of Australian life. The evidence to date shows that these measures can have a significant impact on our mental health and wellbeing.
In this webinar Jono Nicholas will share insights into the likely trajectory of COVID-19, its psychological impact and possible consequences for staff wellbeing. He will provide tips and suggest evidence base strategies for how to sustain wellbeing during the challenging times and beyond.