The built environment can contribute to a more equal and inclusive society if the places where we live and work, the facilities we use and our neighbourhoods are designed to be accessible and inclusive. But how can we improve how this is achieved? What should we be considering now as we plan future projects and […]

With the Australian Government putting millions of dollars towards adoption of electric vehicles there is no doubt that the complete take-up of emissions-free vehicles across our communities is only a few years away.   View this online session to examine the current state of the industry and its future. We examine how the influx of […]

Buildings are responsible for one quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions and with existing buildings making up the largest proportion of our building stock, it’s critical we also focus on them as we decarbonise the built environment. In this session we look at the importance of retrofits through case studies exploring portfolio-wide water and energy efficiency […]

The build-to-rent sector is going through unprecedented growth in Australia with a huge number of projects being planned or set to start construction in the next year. This new class of housing is focused on providing high quality, purpose designed and built rental stock, creating an additional housing choice. But what are the sustainability opportunities […]

There has been huge growth in corporate Power Purchasing Agreements (PPAs) in the last three years, leading to over $2.4 billion in investment in wind and solar. But what makes a good PPA and how can they be used to not only meet consumption but make greater environmental impact? How can corporate PPAs be used […]

Smarter technologies are key to a more sustainable data driven built environment. But how do we take advantage of today’s innovations to create more efficient and sustainable projects? Join our experts who examine: Ways of creating more engaging and comfortable built environments while enabling new levels of untapped efficiencies which limit the carbon footprint in […]

GBCA is excited to be hosting the launch of the report, ‘Embodied Carbon & Embodied Energy in Australia's Buildings’, developed in collaboration with thinkstep-ANZ. In addition to operational emissions, embodied carbon (emissions associated with manufacturing of materials and construction processes throughout the whole life-cycle of a building) will play an important role in the sector’s […]

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 […]

We are in a heavily speculative environment for those trying to understand future mobility. While we are witnessing dramatic changes in vehicle and transportation technologies available, as well as applications creating entirely new models of moving and owning transport, we have also seen shifts in consumer and lifestyle preferences as a result of the pandemic. […]

Join us for a real projects-based discussion on the importance of tackling the upfront carbon in construction. Experts from four different parts of the industry will shed a light on the challenges and opportunities they face and how can we all collaborate together to reduce upfront carbon in construction. We will explore projects that have significantly […]

The pandemic has forced us to be indoors more than ever, giving an even greater focus on health and wellbeing.  How do we, in the built environment, ensure the spaces where people live and work are healthy and safe?  As we look with some uncertainty into new ways of working, how can we create environments […]

In the lead up to World Green Building Week and the theme of #BuildingResilience we are excited to share our latest thought leadership paper – Resilience in the built environment. We are also thrilled to have Zali Steggall MP joining us to give a Keynote and her insights into this critical area.   We will […]

We are excited to share the next step of the Green Star Online platform for Buildings.  Join us to see a demonstration of the platform before its formal release and hear as we also touch on our product roadmap for future tool releases and additional functionality that is planned within the platform. Moderated by Elham […]

Urban development sets the scene for carbon impacts for generations. Early decisions impact long-term transport, buildings, water, and waste infrastructure emissions.   Precinct developments create exciting opportunities for carbon reductions by linking together planning, urban design, buildings, transport, and infrastructure. These are often championed but rarely delivered. We need a national approach to driving the decarbonisation of our […]

Digital technologies help us to act faster and more effectively when battling sustainability issues, such as reducing the impacts of climate change to improving our cities for wellbeing and safety. But they also present serious risks and trade-offs that we are only just beginning to grasp and eliminate effectively. In this webinar our experts will […]