GBCA media releases
High performance buildings deliver high returns
There is no sign that sustainability is disappearing from the property and construction industry’s agenda in Queensland.
Smart and sustainable space for learning
Australia’s first completed Green Star library, the Melton Library and Learning Hub in Victoria, has officially opened its doors.
Sydney sets its sights on a sustainable future
The GBCA welcomes the City of Sydney’s new Renewable Energy Master Plan – the first of its kind in Australia.
A sustainable solution to NSW Health's spiralling energy costs
The solution to NSW Health’s spiralling energy costs is more efficient, sustainable buildings, says the GBCA.
Environmental benefits of Green Star buildings are too good to ignore
A new report confirms Green Star's transformative effect on sustainability at the individual building level.
Will the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games deliver a lasting legacy?
The Queensland Government must look to some of the high benchmarks set by the Sydney and London Olympics to deliver a lasting legacy.
There's a tiny little light at the end of the tunnel for Australia's urban infrastructure
While the GBCA is pleased to see $24 billion allocated in the 2013 for urban infrastructure projects, it's only the start.
Green Star rating tool for public buildings helps keep budgets in the black
After a two-year pilot period and extensive industry consultation, the GBCA has released the Green Star – Public Building v1 rating tool.
Start of a new, national conversation about a sustainable Australia
Securing Australia’s sustainable future is in the best interests of all its citizens, finds a new report.
A new deal for urban infrastructure
A new coalition of built environment groups, which includes the GBCA, wants a ‘new deal’ for Australian cities.
