Electrifying existing buildings masterclass

The electrification of Australia’s built environment is an imperative step on the path to decarbonisation. But as we move away from fossil fuels, finding new, innovative, affordable and reliable ways to power the construction and running of buildings presents challenges for all stakeholders in the supply chain. These challenges are exacerbated in the existing building stock, where issues relating to cost, space, volume management and embodied carbon add additional layers of complexity.

In this masterclass, you’ll hear from speakers who are leading the industry’s shift to electricity. Their presentations and contributions will help you navigate the challenges of electrification and uncover the key lessons and hurdles they’ve encountered and overcome on their journeys. Hear how you can start on a pathway to electrifying existing buildings and how this can play out across different typologies within the built environment.

This is your opportunity to understand the finer details of electrification as it applies to existing buildings. Get your questions answered and share thoughts and insights with your peers in this interactive masterclass.

• Understand the importance of electrifying existing assets
• Discover key alternatives to fossil fuels and what to look out for
• Learn how to assess different approaches electrifying existing buildings to uncover the best option for your projects
• Examine specific design considerations for achieving an electrified asset
• Hear examples of how electrification has been achieved in different project types and at scale
• Explore different avenues for funding the electrification of existing buildings

Join our speakers:

David Clark, Director, Positive Zero

Robyn Hyslop, Sustainability Director, Colliers

David Mahoney, Head of Better Buildings, HIP V. HYPE

Oliver Grimaldi, Associate, Cundall

David Palin, National Director ESG, MIRVAC

Speakers

Ella Mudie - Green Building Council of Australia

Market Engagement Lead

Session

12:35 pm - The case for electrification and understanding GBCA electrification credits

About Ella

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David Clark - Positive Zero

Director

Session

12:45 pm - Conducting an initial review and canvassing available technologies

About David

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Robyn Hyslop - Colliers

Sustainability Director

Session

1:55 pm - Panel: Unpacking feasibility studies

About Robyn

Robyn has a background in renewable energy systems as well as experience using computer modelling tools to assess thermal comfort, daylight, passive and low energy designs. Robyn has specialist skills and knowledge in the field of environmentally sustainable design, having gained experience on a number of commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and district energy projects.

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Oliver Grimaldi - Cundall

Associate

Session

1:55 pm - Panel: Unpacking feasibility studies

About Oliver

Oliver has over ten years’ experience in the design and construction industry across the public and private sectors, in the UK and Australia. As Associate ESD consultant, Oliver enjoys leading Cundall’s successful and productive Perth team. Oliver specialises in energy efficiency in buildings, particularly using thermal dynamic modelling software. Oliver is passionate about fusing sustainable design with wonderful architectural spaces, where buildings and nature live as one.

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David Mahony - HIP V. HYPE

Head of Better Buildings

Session

3:10 pm - Case Study #2 – Next steps (funding & implementation)

About David

As Head of Better Buildings, Dave leads the technical delivery of environmental and health-based outcomes across buildings and infrastructure. He brings 9 years of technical expertise and deep passion to his role. Dave takes a design-led, evidence based approach to his work, combining his practical and commercial mindset to meet client expectations while elevating project outcomes. He takes pride in working together with clients and collaborators to create innovative and truly impactful solutio

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David Palin - MIRVAC REAL ESTATE PTY LTD

National Director ESG

Session

3:35 pm - Case Study #3 – Achieving electrification at scale

About David

David Palin is the National ESG Manager at Mirvac, leading a team of highly skilled, in-house sustainability professionals. The team is responsible for the delivery of Mirvac’s This Changes Everything sustainability strategy across the office, industrial, retail and build-to-rent portfolios. Mirvac’s strong focus on efficiency and performance, combined with a prudent use of capital and a creative approach to new challenges, has helped to deliver one of Australia’s greenest office portfolios, boasting industry-leading sustainability ratings. This approach has also ensured high-quality customer amenity, lower building outgoings and enhanced asset valuations.

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