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Tag: GBCA
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Grid-interactive buildings on the road to net zero
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has launched its first report on grid-interactive buildings, highlighting how these can help achieve a zero-carbon future. Grid-interactive buildings are designed to use electricity in a smart and efficient way, shifting energy usage to times when it’s both cheaper and cleaner, helping to generate clean energy and reduce […]
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Practical guide to reducing upfront carbon
The Green Building Council of Australia and Lendlease have released a practical guide to reduce upfront carbon emissions in new buildings and major refurbishments. The authors note that 25 per cent of a typical building’s emissions can be attributed to the products and materials used during construction, and the construction processes themselves. These emissions can’t […]
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GBCA gears up for Green Building Day 2023
Green Building Council Australia (GBCA) is holding its latest Green Building Day at venues in five capital cities and online, starting Tuesday, May 23 in Perth and ending Thursday, June 22 in Sydney. Green Building Day 2023 will offer a deep dive into key local and national strategy areas, with an agenda that showcases plans […]
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Buildings the key to Australia’s net zero target
A new joint report by the Property Council of Australia and the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) sets out a suite of property-focused policy recommendations to help Australia achieve its decarbonisation goals. Every Building Counts 2.0 is a revision of the roadmap originally launched in 2019, and updates the original eight key policy recommendations […]
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GBCA puts focus on nature and biodiversity
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has released the first step towards developing a roadmap for building with nature that can be adopted by industry. Building with Nature 2.0 consolidates the latest science and global trends, research, policies, and views from industry, and will be used to inform the nature roadmap which will be […]
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Flame war ignites over gas stoves
A new report highlighting the health impacts from gas stoves and the subsequent suggestion of potential product bans has sparked radical reactions in the US. The brouhaha began with the release of a study from the Rocky Moutain Institue (RMI), which links gas stoves in US homes to 13 per cent of the country’s childhood […]
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Electrification masterclass for commercial buildings
In collaboration with the City of Melbourne, construction engineering firm Cundall is delivering a two-hour masterclass for building owners and asset managers on practical pathways for electrification of existing commercial buildings. The masterclass is slated for 4–6pm on Wednesday, February 7 at Melbourne’s Library at The Dock. Facilitated by Cundall Associate Director Benny Cheah, the […]
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Webinar on NABERS embodied emissions consultation
NABERS is seeking feedback on its embodied emissions discussion paper, and has scheduled a webinar as a key part of the process. “We know that Australia currently has no consistent method of measurement for embodied emissions,” says NABERS. “Over the past 12 months, NABERS has worked in partnership with the GBCA and collaborated with industry […]
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TRANSFORM 2023 to be delivered as a hybrid event
The Green Building Council of Australia’s fifth annual TRANSFORM conference is slated to take place over March 22–23, 2023 at the Hilton Sydney and as a hybrid event. The gathering has been described by the GBCA as the industry-leading event at the forefront of the sustainable built environment. “Change is critical,” say the conference organisers. […]
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New tool for measuring embodied carbon
CIBSE is holding an event about the recently launched TM65ANZ methodology for measuring embodied carbon in building services. Embodied carbon has been receiving increasing attention lately as countries make more detailed plans for achieving their net zero targets. As the grid decarbonises and operational emissions fall, embodied emissions – or those emissions associated with materials […]
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New guide to electrifying existing buildings
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has released A Practical Guide to Electrification for Existing Buildings. Developed in partnership with Cundall and with funding from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and NSW government, the guide provides a step-by-step outline of how to retrofit an existing building to be all-electric. It covers the types […]
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Collective push for higher standards in NCC 2022
More than 100 organisations have signed a joint statement supporting the lifting of energy standards in the 2022 National Construction Code (NCC). The document has been sent to federal and state and territory ministers ahead of a meeting in late August, where it is expected a final decision will be made on raising minimum energy […]
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Green Building Day to celebrate all things Green Star
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) is poised to hold its annual gathering and information-sharing event, Green Building Day. “Green Building Day is an annual event that celebrates all things Green Star and explores our strategy areas through real-life Green Star case study examples,” the GBCA explains. “Our in-person events will be held in […]
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Tackling embodied carbon for building services
As Scope 3 emissions emerge as the next big obstacle on the road to net zero, new industry initiatives are looking at the way forward for building services. Until now, businesses have generally focused on Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions (or operational emissions) when making net zero commitments. Scope 1 covers direct emissions, for […]
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GBCA releases guide to an all-electric future
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has published a guide that presents a compelling case for moving away from gas in new buildings – and lays out a straightforward method for doing so. Launched at the GBCA’s recent TRANSFORM conference, A Practical Guide to Electrification outlines the steps involved in delivering an all-electric new […]
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Finding a fast path to decarbonising building operations
The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) has released a discussion paper titled Rapid and Least Cost Pathways for Decarbonising Building Operations, and is calling for input into the next phase of the project. ASBEC plans to map out a pathway for fully decarbonised building operations. It will take into consideration the least cost pathways […]
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TRANSFORM returns in 2022
Along with celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) is hosting the fourth iteration of its TRANSFORM conference from March 23–24, 2022. TRANSFORM 2022 will address how the built environment must change in order to keep up with climate change. Key influencers from the industry – including CEOs, thought leaders and […]
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Insights into AI and big data
The Green Building Council Australia (GBCA) is hosting a webinar on Thursday, November 11 exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) and big data can change the way buildings are managed. The online event will include insights into utilising data structuring and cloud connections. Panel speakers include: Robin Brimblecombe – Manager, Engineering & Sustainability, Monash University Dawn Beadle […]
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Peak bodies call for government-endorsed guidance
A coalition of nine industry peak bodies has called for the development of credible, government-endorsed, public information regarding the airborne transmission of COVID-19 and the importance of indoor air quality. A letter addressed to the Minister for Health and Aged Care, Greg Hunt, has been signed by the Association of Consulting Architects, the Australian Institute […]
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Quantifying embodied carbon in building systems
A project involving CIBSE ANZ and AIRAH is analysing a UK methodology for calculating embodied carbon in building services, and adapting it for Australia. Embodied carbon is defined by the World Green Building Council as carbon emissions associated with materials and construction processes throughout the whole life-cycle of a building or infrastructure. This includes the […]