The way in which buildings are connecting with smart technology is evolving faster than ever before. Smart buildings are now enabling a better long-term understanding of the relationship between the built environment and its occupants.  How can smart technology help organisations and owners improve occupant experience, manage energy consumption, and leverage smart-tech to realise ESG […]

The impacts of climate change are already upon us and a resilient built environment is critical if we are to face the mounting challenges and thrive.  But how can practitioners continue to examine new ways of increasing resilience?  And how do we address climate related risks and opportunities?Join our experts to unpack some of the […]

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 […]

Air-tightness was first introduced in Green Star - Design & As-Built as an innovation challenge in 2014 with different level of targets, demonstrating best practice.  With the introduction of Green Star Buildings, air-tightness is now introduced as a Minimum Expectation to drive better building practice by incentivizing commissioning, including testing buildings for air tightness. 

As the world continues to transition towards cleaner and more sustainable sources of energy, innovation in solar provides new opportunities for energy storage and distribution. Join us for this interactive session as our experts unpack the opportunities that solar and storage present for the built environment through a series of short presentations followed by a dynamic […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 introductionJamie Wallis, Senior Manager - Buildings, Fitouts and Performance, Green Building Council of AustraliaThe outlook for EVs - exploring the […]

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 […]

Future design plans need to consider how buildings and places are used and inhabited by all. From gendered spaces to neurodivergent design thinking, this breakout will look at strategies we can employ to create spaces built for equitable usage.Sensory design solutionsMagda Mostafa, Associate Chair, Department of Architecture Professor of Design, The American University in CairoPanel: […]

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 economyDr. Garbrielle Kuiper, DER Specialist, IEEFAPanel: Examining the shifting demand of energy procurementChris Cormack, […]

Reducing embodied carbon is one of the biggest challenges facing the built environment sector. But as we move towards net zero goals, how do we consider the carbon cost on a project from the outset? Join us for this webinar in which we tackle carbon budgets and the challenges of costing lowered embodied carbon into projects. […]

Data is a powerful tool with which to improve property operations. By harnessing technology and innovation, the performance and value of property can be improved.   But with challenges around maintaining access and uniformity of data, how do you achieve consistent, usable insights and have significant impact?  How do use these insights to drive more informed […]

2023 saw another record year of companies contracting renewable energy through corporate PPAs. But with a complex Australian energy market, and more urgency than ever to meet sustainability targets, how can organizations navigate the intricacies of energy procurement to deliver successful PPAs, also aligned with broader goals.Join this webinar to hear the latest on the current market, examine […]