http://www.gbca.org.au/ The latest news and updates from the Green Building Council of Australia Copyright 2004-2012, Green Building Council Australia http://www.gbca.org.au/news/industry-news/asia-pacific-focus-energy-smart-buildings-magazine-summer-2011/33806.htm?source=rss Read how some of Asia Pacific's largest cities are adopting new technologies and using incentives to help reduce their energy consumption and cope with the growing urban population. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/industry-news/asia-pacific-focus-energy-smart-buildings-magazine-summer-2011/33806.htm?source=rss Industry news Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:23 +1000 http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/australand-sponsors-green-star-performance/33790.htm?source=rss Australand is the principal sponsor of the Green Star – Performance rating tool. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/australand-sponsors-green-star-performance/33790.htm?source=rss GBCA media releases Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:42 +1000 http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/new-urban-policy-forum-a-welcome-step/33772.htm?source=rss A new Urban Policy Forum will ensure the planning, design and management of Australia’s cities remains high on the national agenda. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/new-urban-policy-forum-a-welcome-step/33772.htm?source=rss GBCA media releases Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:27 +1000 http://www.gbca.org.au/news/industry-news/telework-week-to-showcase-benefits-of-working-from-home/33762.htm?source=rss The Green Building Council of Australia is partnering with the Australian Government and others in the inaugural Telework Week 2012. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/industry-news/telework-week-to-showcase-benefits-of-working-from-home/33762.htm?source=rss Industry news Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:43 +1000 http://www.gbca.org.au/news/industry-news/review-of-regulatory-framework-for-alternative-water-supplies/33740.htm?source=rss The Victorian Government Department of Health is undertaking a review of the alternative water supplies framework to ensure that improvements and innovations are continued whilst protecting public and environmental health. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/industry-news/review-of-regulatory-framework-for-alternative-water-supplies/33740.htm?source=rss Industry news Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:36 +1000 http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/100-green-star-ratings-in-2011/33738.htm?source=rss For the first time, the Green Building Council of Australia has certified 100 Green Star building projects in one calendar year. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-media-releases/100-green-star-ratings-in-2011/33738.htm?source=rss GBCA media releases Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:38 +1000 http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-news/spotlight-green-star-cyclist-facilities-credit/33736.htm?source=rss Green Star is driving a radical cultural shift in the way cycling facilities are viewed within buildings. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-news/spotlight-green-star-cyclist-facilities-credit/33736.htm?source=rss GBCA news Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:51 +1000 http://www.gbca.org.au/news/industry-news/supporting-sustainability-in-the-steel-industry/33735.htm?source=rss The sustainability of project supply chains, including their social, economic and environmental impact, is critical, says President of the Steel Stewardship Forum, Ross Davies. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/industry-news/supporting-sustainability-in-the-steel-industry/33735.htm?source=rss Industry news Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:47 +1000 http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-news/green-building-agenda-in-2011/33733.htm?source=rss The Green Building Council of Australia’s advocacy work on behalf of members certainly yielded results in 2011. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-news/green-building-agenda-in-2011/33733.htm?source=rss GBCA news Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:31 +1000 http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-news/green-collar-growth/33732.htm?source=rss New and upgraded courses, a growing number of CPD participants and a landmark agreement with the Australian Institute of Architects are just some of the ways that the GBCA has supported green collar growth in 2011. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-news/green-collar-growth/33732.htm?source=rss GBCA news Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:25 +1000 http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-news/green-star-performance-in-2011/33731.htm?source=rss The Green Star – Performance project for existing buildings in operation has been a priority for the GBCA in 2011. http://www.gbca.org.au/news/gbca-news/green-star-performance-in-2011/33731.htm?source=rss GBCA news Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:22 +1000