Industry news
New Green Star rating tools to be developed
Yesterday the Green Building Council board agreed priorities for the development of Green Star rating tools subject to appropriate funding and resourcing.
The Green Building Council Celebrates its Second Birthday
Last night 140 Green Building Council members from around the country attended the AGM and joined the Council's second birthday celebration, Greens on the Green, at the Paddington Bowls Club in Sydney.
Melbourne Forum: Commercial Green Building Discussions
The Green Building Council, City of Melbourne, Sustainable Energy Authority of Victoria and the Building Commission have collaborated to create a unique Melbourne-focussed green building network.
Update on Green Star Certification
Interest in green star certification is high up with twenty projects currently registered for certification.
Greenbuild 2004 – International Conference & Expo
Over 7000 participants attended the week long Greenbuild conference in Portland, USA. Now in its third year, Greenbuild has swiftly become the must-go event for industry. Featuring three days of exceptional educational programs, workshops and speakers alongside an expansive exhibit...
Resident Views on the Environment
The environment is certainly a hot topic with Sydney residents. An amazing 85% believe that all future developments should be environmentally friendly.
YBE Exemplars include GBCA
The Green Building Council is very proud to be included in the Year of the Built Environment Exemplar program under the category of Towards Sustainable Communities.
Developers gain access to solar electricity rebate
Housing developers are being encouraged to include solar electricity generation in display homes and hosing developments.
ACT Commits to Green Star
The ACT government is the first state government to make a commitment to use of Green Star.
National Housing Eco Competition
A national architectural design competition to demonstrate principles of green building design and affordable housing has prompted an overwhelming response by architects across the country.
