Green Building Council of Australia

Welcome to the Green Building Council of Australia

Launched in 2002, the GBCA is a national, not-for-profit organisation that is committed to developing a sustainable property industry for Australia by encouraging the adoption of green building practices. It is uniquely supported by both industry and governments across the country.

Mission The Green Building Council's mission is to develop a sustainable property industry for Australia and drive the adoption of green building practices through market-based solutions.

Objectives Its key objectives are to drive the transition of the Australian property industry towards sustainability by promoting green building programs, technologies, design practices and operations as well as the integration of green building initiatives into mainstream design, construction and operation of buildings.

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News

Delivering the next generation of Green Star rating tools

Wed 19 Jun 2013 GBCA news | Green Star-rated buildings emit around a third of the greenhouse gas emissions and use a third of the electricity when compared with the a...

High performance buildings deliver high returns

Tue 18 Jun 2013 GBCA media releases | There is no sign that sustainability is disappearing from the property and construction industry’s agenda in Queensland.

Smart and sustainable space for learning

Mon 17 Jun 2013 GBCA media releases | Australia’s first completed Green Star library, the Melton Library and Learning Hub in Victoria, has officially opened its doors.

Sydney sets its sights on a sustainable future

Thu 13 Jun 2013 GBCA media releases | The GBCA welcomes the City of Sydney’s new Renewable Energy Master Plan – the first of its kind in Australia.

A sustainable solution to NSW Health's spiralling energy costs

Tue 4 Jun 2013 GBCA media releases | The solution to NSW Health’s spiralling energy costs is more efficient, sustainable buildings, says the GBCA.