Professor Ralph Horne - Director of the Centre for Design, RMIT University

Professor Horne has more than 15 years' experience in research and consulting on environmental assessment in the UK and Australia. His research interests extend from lifecycle assessment driving sustainable responses to climate change, to the relations between buildings and their occupants in low-carbon urban transitions. He currently leads three national competitive ARC grants examining aspects of sustainable Australian housing systems.

"As an academic, I am acutely aware of the need to bring knowledge, industry and decision-making much closer together to address complex issues of climate change and cities - and of the urgency in getting beyond talk. The GBCA has always been dedicated to action and is well placed to be a pioneer in driving the next step change in green building practice. I am pleased to be able to contribute to this endeavour," says Mr Horne.