Green Building Council of Australia

Launched in 2002, the GBCA is a national, not-for-profit organisation that is uniquely supported by both industry and governments across the country. The organisation is funded by membership income and sponsorship only.

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.

Key Objectives

To drive the transition of the Australian property industry towards:

• sustainability by promoting green building programs, technologies, design practices and operations;
• integration of green building initiatives into mainstream design, construction and operation of buildings.

Green Star

In order to achieve these objectives, the GBCA launched the Green Star environmental rating system for buildings in 2003. Green Star rating tools help the property industry to reduce the environmental impact of buildings, improve occupant health and productivity and achieve real cost savings, while showcasing innovation in sustainable building practices.

There are a number of Green Star rating tools available for a variety of sectors, inlcuding commerical offices, shopping centres, healthcare facilities, and schools and universities.

Education

The GBCA is Australia's pre-eminent provider of sustainable building education. The Council runs Green Star Accredited Professional courses throughout Australia to expand industry knowledge about Green Star and green building practices.

The Green Building Council has also intorduced new educational opportunities, including Green Star - Office Interiors Advanced courses and Submission workshops. Green Star for Property Professionals will be launched in 2008.

Events

The Council also runs and participates in a wide range of events, including our major conference Green Cities, and industry forums across Australia. The Green Building Council also hosts the informative Breakfast with the Stars case study seminars, and our annual member-only event Greens on the Green.