Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) - developing a sustainable property industry for Australia

Green Star Healthcare v1 Rating Tool released.

Green Star Multi Unit Residential v1 Rating Tool released.

On 11th & 12th Aug, BEMP 2009 will focus on how the building sector, in partnership with Government, can contribute to Australia's early recovery and provide a strong foundation for future prosperity. More information.

The 2008 Dollars & Sense Report is now available Given the success of the original 2006 Report, the 2008 edition of the Dollars and Sense of Green Building report aims outline changes and how the understanding of 'green' has evolved. More

Welcome to 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.

Austrade National Brand Project

Tue 23 Jun, 2009 News | Better positioning Australia as a trade and investment partner

New Green Star Assessment Framework supports best practice timber use in buildings

Fri 19 Jun, 2009 News | The GBCA has released its new Assessment Framework for Forest Certification Schemes, as part of its ongoing review of the Green Star envir...

Green building in Spain: A sound & growing Australian presence

Wed 17 Jun, 2009 News | Austrade recently held the first Australian Green Building Seminar at the Australian Embassy in Madrid.

Australia Award for Urban Design open for entries

Tue 9 Jun, 2009 News | The Australia Award for Urban Design acknowledges the critical role of good urban design in the development of our cities and towns.

New Green Star rating tool for residential sector helps to clear the air

Thu 2 Jul, 2009 Media Releases | The Green Building Council of Australia has released the Green Star - Multi Unit Residential v1 environmental rating tool.

New Green Star framework to assess best practice for product certification schemes

Tue 30 Jun, 2009 Media Releases | The GBCA has released a new Assessment Framework for Product Certification Schemes as part of its ongoing review of Green Star.

The bright spot of sustainable building

Tue 30 Jun, 2009 Media Releases | Results from the GBCA suggest that sustainable building is a bright spot for the Australian economy.

Sick buildings a thing of the past as Australia greens its hospitals

Wed 24 Jun, 2009 Media Releases | Sick buildings can now be a thing of the past, says the GBCA as it launches the new Green Star - Healthcare v1 environmental rating tool.

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