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Living Building Challenge 'Beauty' Petal


The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) are the creators of the Living Building ChallengeTM, a rating tool which calls for the creation of building projects at all scales that operate as cleanly, beautifully and efficiently as nature's architecture. The intent of the Living Building Challenge's ‘Beauty' Petal is to highlight the need for beauty as a precursor to caring enough to preserve, conserve and serve the greater good. Participants will delve into the Beauty Petal, and by way of a case study, learn the drivers for targeting the Beauty Petal, key discussions with decision-makers and the challenges faced.
This module lasts for 56 minutes includes an exam and accrues 1 cpd point(s).

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Science Based Targets


What are science-based targets and how will they help us in reaching our environmental and sustainable goals? Find out as two industry experts host a webinar explaining what they are, how they work and their impact on the property sector.
This module lasts for 52 minutes includes an exam and accrues 1 cpd point(s).

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New Guidance on Sustainable Procurement - ISO 20400


Learn how this will impact your procurement activity and understand the foundations of this globally recognised standard.
This module lasts for 57 minutes includes an exam and accrues 1 cpd point(s).

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Living Building Challenge & Green Star


The Living Building Challenge is the built environment's most rigorous performance standard. It calls for the creation of building projects at all scales that operate as cleanly, beautifully and efficiently as nature's architecture. To be certified under the challenge, projects must meet a series of ambitious performance requirements, including net positive energy, waste and water over a minimum of 12 months of occupancy. We're hosting a webinar that will explore how these targets can be met so that you can meet these prestigious standards.
This module lasts for 36 minutes includes an exam and accrues 1 cpd point(s).

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Climate Adaptation & Resilience


Join us as we unpack the strategies and solutions to climate challenges tackled by the GBCA in its Design & As Built and Communities rating tools. We'll provide an overview of the context and requirements relevant to the application of the Climate Adaptation credits. While the primary focus of this webinar will be the climate risk and adaptation component of the credit, a high-level review of the requirements of resilience credit will be include.
This module lasts for 65 minutes includes an exam and accrues 1 cpd point(s).

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LCA & Sustainable Products


This webinar will explore the Green Star Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) credits in detail. Speakers: Joel Clayton Senior Sustainability Consultant Edge Environment
This module lasts for 49 minutes includes an exam and accrues 1 cpd point(s).

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Introduction to Air Tightness Testing and Green Star


This webinar will discuss building infiltration testing in Australia, the benefits of conducting testing, and where it fits into Green Star. Speakers: Sean Maxwell - Technical Manager Pro Clima Australia
This module lasts for 58 minutes includes an exam and accrues 1 cpd point(s).

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Tackling the SDGs in the built environment


Sustainable development holds the promise that we leave future generations with a world better than today’s. Australia has committed to the Sustainable Development Goals which we use to track our progress. This webinar will outline Australia’s progress against the Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on the built environment, highlighting the work of the Green Building Council of Australia through Green Star as well as the work of our Members.
This module lasts for 54 minutes includes an exam and accrues 1 cpd point(s).

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Air tightness: for best results go back in time


The commissioning process is about quality control. Unfortunately if it's done too late, you miss the biggest opportunities. Focusing on the right stages of the process will get the biggest returns on investment. Air tightness testing is promoted by Green Star, but what do the different types of testing aim to reveal, and where do each belong in an effective commissioning process? In this webinar, we will highlight the earlier stages of the timeline where the biggest gains are made, and give you ways to focus your efforts for the greatest return.  Key areas to be covered: Commissioning process: how to improve outcomes How to interpret and use the Green Star credits for air tightness Guide specification for air tightness: a standardised approach to tendering Join Sean Maxwell, Technical Manager, Pro Clima and President, AIVAA (Air Infiltration and Ventilation Association of Australia), to learn how to specify for air tight buildings and how to leverage the air tightness credits in green star.
This module lasts for 60 minutes includes an exam and accrues 1 cpd point(s).

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Insights into responsible products


Insights into Responsible Products will tackle the challenges of trust, transparency and certainty during the product and material selection process. This insights series webinar follows on from our Responsible Products and Materials seminar to further address the complexity of product certifications and the risks of product substitution at a later stage in the project. As we transition towards the new Green Star tool, building products and materials play a critical role to meet our sustainability targets. In Insights into Responsible Products, we will consider latest industry developments to select and implement sustainable products and materials throughout a project. What are the tools and strategies to facilitate the selection of responsible products? How to anticipate and avoid product substitution and ensure specified products are used through the project? Our speakers in this webinar will provide a range of solutions and industry expertise to reduce risks and facilitate the processes to choose sustainable products and materials. They will tackle these questions and more, each presenting from their own perspective and then taking questions from the audience. Jonas Bengtsson, Chief Executive Officer, Edge Environment will provide an update on the launch and use of the Building Products Information Rating database. Simone Delaney, Sustainability Advisor, Frasers Property will share the experiences of material compliance and transparency for the Living Building Challenge on the Burwood Brickworks Project. Joe Karten, National Sustainability Manager, Built will discuss methods and strategies to reduce the risks of non-compliant products when product substitution happens and how to limit it. Nicole Sullivan, Senior Manager – Green Star Solutions, GBCA, will deliver an update on GBCA’s focus on building products, current developments in this area, and the need for collaborative action. Pip Stone, Sustainability Manager, Bluescope, will comment on the role of manufacturers in the market and the incentives required to drive product sustainability strategies.
This module lasts for 90 minutes includes an exam and accrues 2 cpd point(s).

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Insights into building envelope and energy performance


This Insights webinar will feature industry case studies and discuss how the National Construction Code 2019 will support improved energy efficiency in buildings and air tightness. Through insights from projects the presenters will discuss integrated design and digital tools, thermal bridging, construction techniques and air tightness testing. After the presentations, the panel session will provide an opportunity to highlight some of the ongoing challenges the industry is facing as well as the positive changes currently happening. Key topics to be covered includes: How air tightness can be achieved and how to meet the NCC 2019 requirements An example of a passive house in Queensland A case study of an air tight building What are the roles of the architect, consultant, mechanical engineer and builder?
This module lasts for 93 minutes includes an exam and accrues 2 cpd point(s).

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Insights into operational waste management


Waste separation practices and data collection techniques are developing to provide solutions that improve our waste management and recovery rates.  Join the Insights into operational waste management webinar to hear how the NABERS Waste rating is raising industry standards and pushing for best practices. We will examine NABERS Waste developments and illustrate its application with a leading case study, and deep dive into how waste contractors can provide quality data. The presentations will be followed by a panel and Q&A session to respond to your technical questions.  Key learnings:  How is NABERS Waste evolving and getting ready to expand to a range of sectors? How can we achieve successful waste separation and manage the separated waste streams? The role of industry metrics and why data quality is key. Opportunities for circularity and improved waste recovery  Speakers: Sara Rathborne, Sector Lead, NABERS Wayne Beard, Senior Facilities Manager, Knight Frank Jim McBurney, General Manager, ORG Sarah Smith, Consultant, Foresight Environmental Paul Cross, Project Manager, Sydney Waste Services (SWS)
This module lasts for 90 minutes includes an exam and accrues 2 cpd point(s).

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Insights into Build to Rent


The build-to-rent sector is going through unprecedented growth in Australia with a huge number of projects being planned or set to start construction in the next year. This new class of housing is focused on providing high quality, purpose designed and built rental stock, creating an additional housing choice. But what are the sustainability opportunities in this rapidly emerging sector? Join our experts as we hear insights from projects both overseas and in Australia. Learn from the latest developments in the sector and examine what is on the horizon.
This module lasts for 90 minutes includes an exam and accrues 2 cpd point(s).

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Insights into healthy buildings


The pandemic has forced us to be indoors more than ever, giving an even greater focus on health and wellbeing.  How do we, in the built environment, ensure the spaces where people live and work are healthy and safe?  As we look with some uncertainty into new ways of working, how can we create environments where people thrive?  Join our experts and take part in the discussion as we examine: what are considered best-practice acoustic design approaches and when to apply them common complaints and pitfalls associated with the acoustics of existing offices and workplaces basic strategies for designing new workplaces and improving existing spaces sensors used to improve air quality multiple benefits of plants for healthy and green indoor environment Is indoor air pollution still an issue?  how does Green Star help to ensure healthy buildings? Featuring speakers: Fraser Torpy, Director of the Plants and Environmental Quality Research Group, UTS  Luke Zoontjens, Technical Director Acoustics & Vibration, SLR Consulting Australia Johan Hodgson, General Manager, Ambius David Keenan, National Director Science & Research, CBRE Facilitated by: Nadia Barbov, Technical Specialist, Green Building Council of Australia
This module lasts for 90 minutes includes an exam and accrues 2 cpd point(s).

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Insights into sustainable digitalisation


Digital technologies help us to act faster and more effectively when battling sustainability issues, such as reducing the impacts of climate change to improving our cities for wellbeing and safety. But they also present serious risks and trade-offs that we are only just beginning to grasp and eliminate effectively. In this webinar our experts will help us to understand and spot the risks as well as demonstrate what the built environment should  do to ensure that the commercial and ESG objectives are met while ensuring that the digitalisation is practiced responsibly and with care. We will explore practical examples of how to apply the principles. Join the discussion and hear our speakers unpack: The issues of sustainable digitalisation Why ethics and responsibility with digital tech matters to a leading property group Why sustainable digitalisation matters to real asset investment How it can be put into practice Join the experts: Simon Carter - Managing Director, Morphosis Bruce Precious - Environmental Sustainability Manager, Six Capitals Consulting Davina Rooney, CEO, Green Building Council of Australia Dorotea Baljevic, General Manager Data Science Services, Lendlease Ruben Langbroek, Head of Asia Pacific, GRESB
This module lasts for 90 minutes includes an exam and accrues 2 cpd point(s).

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Insights into sustainable water management


Our cities generate enormous volumes of stormwater, which has significant environmental consequences for the waterways. If not managed properly, it can cause flooding and infrastructure damage. There are many ways of harvesting and utilizing stormwater, but what are the best practices and limitations and how can we overcome them? In this session we provide an outlook of the current challenges, opportunities and potential pathways for the water and property sectors to increase collaboration and effective planning and water management. We will take a closer look at the  recycled water treatment plant in a residential building, which is treating 100% of sewage from the site, and meeting 100% of non-potable water needs. We will also hear a case study of  Fishermans Bend - a sustainable water sensitive city and Central Park Precinct's recycled water treatment plant. Join our experts as they take a holistic look at the whole water cycle, and what are the most effective ways of managing water resources for your assets and precincts. Join our experts and hear about: Best practice techniques for sustainable water management How to work collectively to minimize the negative impacts of stormwater and improve the ecology and local waterways? How to effectively design and manage wastewater recycle systems and significantly reduce the amount of portable water Practicalities around wastewater treatment systems- costs of implementing and maintaining Session speakers: Ian Adams, Director, Organica Engineering Brad Dalrymple, Principal Environmental Engineer, Ocean Protect Katie Fallowfield, Director of Sustainability, WSP Todd Berry, Senior Project Manager, Fishermans Bend Taskforce, Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions Nadia Barbov, Technical Specialist, Green Building Council of Australia
This module lasts for 90 minutes includes an exam and accrues 2 cpd point(s).

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Insights into inclusive construction


This webinar takes a closer look at the guidelines, examining why inclusivity is important, how it can be achieved and - importantly - how sites and managers can measure the success of their programs to ensure credits in the Green Star process. Join our experts who are leading the conversation in this space, who will share their experience in implementing inclusive construction process and procedures. In this session you'll learn: How to define inclusive construction How to use needs based testing to introduce effective inclusive practices  Different programs and practices that can be used to address inclusivity Ways to measure the success of inclusive programs implemented 
This module lasts for 90 minutes includes an exam and accrues 2 cpd point(s).

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Offsets in the property sector: how do we ensure their integrity?


Nature-based offsets can be a useful tool for Australian property companies to help limit global warming. However, the offset market can be complex to navigate, and its integrity has been questioned. As an industry, how do we make informed decisions on when to use offsets? And if we decide to use nature-based offsets, how do we select credible offset programs? The Property Council of Australia and Green Building Council of Australia  have developed a framework for the environmental integrity of offsets in the property sector. This webinar will launch the framework,  which is called ‘’Carbon Offsets, last but not later: A framework for the environmental integrity of offsets in the property sector’’,  The framework takes a last, but not later approach, where offsets are applied last in the sequence of carbon mitigation, but not delayed because of the complexities in determining offset integrity.  Our speakers will guide you through the framework principles and will share the best methods to evaluate and verify the authenticity and effectiveness of carbon offsets. This session will explore: The role of offsets in net zero How to develop an offset strategy How do conduct due diligence in offsets How to maintain offset quality The future of offsets
This module lasts for 90 minutes includes an exam and accrues 1 cpd point(s).

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Insights into Green Star and Healthcare


The case for sustainable healthcare has never been stronger and the triple bottom line benefits of green certified facilities are clear.  From improved patient outcomes, better productivity and reduced energy costs,  demand for sustainability is increasing from both internal and external stakeholders.  But how do we rise to the challenges of designing and buildings green hospitals and healthcare facilities?  With unique needs and high demands on energy and water consumption, how do we learn from those already at the forefront of this sector and continue to improve future projects? 
This module lasts for 90 minutes includes an exam and accrues 2 cpd point(s).

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Insights into inclusive construction and implementing strategies on site


The new Green Star Buildings Tool aims to tackle inclusivity on construction sites by introducing ratings that are designed to drive diversity, safety and wellbeing. However, wild large companies are making policies to address these issues, it can be difficult to actually implement these changes on site and get buy-in from the wider workforce. This webinar takes a closer look at the guidelines, examining why inclusivity is important, how it can be achieved and - importantly - how we can have these discussions on site.  Join our experts who are leading the conversation in this space, who will share their experience in implementing inclusive construction process and procedures. In this session you'll learn: Why inclusive construction is important Different areas of inclusivity to consider  Practical examples of how inclusive construction can be achieved How to overcome cost barriers to implement change What is "good enough" when it comes to Green Star and inclusive construction Hear from speakers: Joanne Farrell, General Manager (ACT), Kane Constructions & Founder, Build Like A Girl Deejan Ferraro, Manager Future Focus Rating Tools, GBCA
This module lasts for minutes includes an exam and accrues 2 cpd point(s).

Questions
If you have any questions regarding any of these online courses please feel free to contact the GBCA Office on +612 8239 6200 or send us an email.

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