Green Building Council of Australia

The Royal Hall of Industries in Moore Park has worn many hats over the past 100 years, but its most recent refurbishment is something we are extremely excited about. We are happy to announce that the historic building is now a 5 Star Green Star rated project, and the new home of the Sydney Swans. You can read all about it in our case study below! https://lnkd.in/gSdh_N2y

Did you know that we have a courses and events page? Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills, expand your network, or stay up to date on industry trends, our page is your go-to resource.   Find detailed information on upcoming events, masterclasses, foundation courses, webinars and on demand courses.    Visit our what's on page and access the latest in Green Star and industry insights > https://lnkd.in/gUbbEkTu

International Towers is one of the most sustainable developments in Australia, the towers sit in Barangaroo which is Sydney’s largest urban regeneration project since the 2000 Olympics. The Barangaroo South precinct achieved a 6 Star Green Star – Communities rating in 2016, representing world leadership in the design and delivery of sustainable precincts. The precinct has set a new standard in innovative sustainability. One highlight is the waste management system which diverts 80% of total waste from landfill using a four stream waste system.  This includes: 🌱An on-site composting facility that processes 100% of organic waste 🌱On-site maggot farms convert compost into fertiliser and animal feed 🌱 In-house 340-tray compactors process 1 tonne of waste a day and reduce transport-related emissions 🌱 Mixed recycling is diverted to Visy and converted into new products 🌱Anything that can’t be composted or recycled is diverted as dry waste and turned into biofuel, a coal alternative to power the cement kiln by ResourceCo GBCA are proud to call International Towers, Tower Two our home 🏠

How do we overcome barriers and accelerate change to remove embodied carbon from the built environment and drive towards a net-zero future? Join our Embodied Carbon Masterclass on 7 August to join like-minded professionals in discussing this crucial topic. The session will include the recent progress and work by NABERS on emissions. We’re delighted to have James Elks, Head of Product Development, NABERS joining us for this session. You will: ⚡Explore why measuring your embodied carbon is critical in understanding and tackling your main sources of emissions ⚡Hear about the latest approaches in measuring emissions ⚡Explore NABERS’ recently released emissions factors library. ⚡ Learn about the benefits of verifying your emissions data ⚡Hear practical examples from leading case studies including GPT, Lendlease and Built Register here > https://lnkd.in/gs7HGSRN 📷 Substation No. 164, NSW, 6 Star Green Star - Design & As Built v1.1

The Green Building Council of Australia is a proud supporter of the All Energy Australia conference, a free to attend conference and exhibition where you can learn about the latest information and trends for those working in or investing in the renewables sector. There are more than 80 sessions with over 450 industry speakers attending, ready to discuss critical trends and topics such as decarbonisation, circularity and power purchase agreements. You can register for free now at https://lnkd.in/dYQ63scX to join at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from the 23 - 24 October. See you there!

If you're interested in writing about Green Star projects, which are transforming the building industry for the better, or interviewing GBCA spokespeople, we have a handy media kit available for you!   This kit is always available on our website, or you can view it below. #journalist #greenbuilding #media

We know that smart buildings mean lower energy use, lower emissions, and lower overheads but what role can AI have in buildings and grids of the future? Our CEO Davina Rooney recently spoke to The Age about the "substantial" benefits that emerging tech can bring to all buildings - new and existing - to reduce operational costs and lighten environmental footprints. Read the interview here https://lnkd.in/gZKwebQj

For this month's employee spotlight, we are highlighting Gabrielle Pavicic who is a Green Star Program Lead within the Green Star Strategy and Development team 👐 Her role allows her to view the built environment and the direction it needs to head in through a big picture lens, working to help industry understand how to move forward. This also means she has the opportunity to engage with clever and curious people who are interested in pushing industry to do better. Gabrielle is incredibly passionate about resource management in the built environment. She's interested in how we can reduce waste by extending the life of existing materials and design new materials with the entire lifecycle in mind, whilst also ensuring that the spaces we create with these materials are healthy, safe and inclusive. Gabrielle says "Ensuring new materials are designed to either safely return to nature or re-enter the economy at the end of their use is something we are seeing more of, but not enough. To engrain circularity into the design process of new materials will spark a revolutionary change and help to solve a myriad of environmental issues"☘ This passion makes Gabrielle a perfect fit for her current work in the development of our Green Star Fitouts rating tool (the next generation of the Green Star – Interiors tool). There are many people who inspire Gabrielle but one stand out is Ellen Macarthur, described as someone who "is both a leader in sustainability and someone who is just willing to take on a challenge". Gabrielle encourages anyone who hasn’t already, to read about Ellen's inspiring solo sail around the world⛵

To facilitate the $35 trillion investment needed by 2030 to meet global energy transition goals, an international alliance of world leading green building rating system organisations launched a global practical guide which, has been described by Gillian Charlesworth, as a “translation mechanism between different languages of sustainability and finance which is full of complexities”. At the launch event in London, the BRE team sat down with Davina Rooney, Green Building Council of Australia, Peter Templeton, U.S. Green Building Council, Gillian Charlesworth and Jane Goddard, BRE to discuss the recently released report. Critically, this podcast touches on strategies for success, and how the report can be a tool towards this. As stated by Davina, we actually know what the solutions are — there is a renaissance underway. In the podcast, Peter Templeton outlines that the purpose of the report is to bridge the real estate and finance industry, to move the needle in terms of progress, as neither capital, nor carbon respects borders. To hear more from what gives the four leaders hope for what will be achieved in the next decade, listen to the full podcast on our Spotify below. It is also available on BREEAM’s Spotify channel, 'The BREEAM Podcast'. 🎙 https://lnkd.in/gYUFi99J

From the moment you register your project with Green Star, you can start promoting to stakeholders and customers that you’re engaged in a movement for a better future, with healthier, more responsible spaces🌷 Depending on the Green Star tool your project is registered under, we have created a range of bespoke guidance to assist with your marketing. Whether you are marketing your Green Star achievements to your internal team, or a wider external audience, our guides for promoting your Green Star projects are tool specific and available on our website now. Find the guides here > https://lnkd.in/gN6MBaJt Upon certification, we offer digital decals to projects to display their Green Star achievement and plaques are available for purchase. Our marketing team is here to assist you with any queries you may have.