UNSW CBD Campus - a stunning example of what is possible when two teams are focused on circularity and the wellbeing of students.
You can read the case study about UNSW Sydney and DesignInc's pursuit of 5 Star Green Star Interiors rating on our website!
Product carbon disclosure is no longer optional, but the distinction between Environmental Product Declarations and Product Carbon Footprints still trips up a lot of practitioners.
This webinar cuts through the confusion with a practical overview of both tools and how they apply within Green Star. 2 CPD points.
Hear from the experts:
Stephen Mitchell, Advocacy & Marketing at @epdaustralasia Australasia
Andrea Davies, Senior Green Building & Strategy Specialist at @laminexau Australia
Milly Colahan, @geca_official@goodenvirochoice
Katherine Featherstone, Senior Manager Products & Materials at Green Building Council of Australia
Emily Chung, Manager - Future Focus at Green Building Council of Australia
Link in bio to register 👆
Fitouts are the hidden carbon impact in a building. And the best time to think about it is before you even sign the lease. 🌿
Chris Watson from Salta shares how getting in early made all the difference for their Green Star certified Melbourne office.
Watch the full video below.
What happens to a fitout when the lease ends? More often than not — landfill.
368 tonnes of waste per fitout. $105 per m² lost on materials. And 5–7 years later, it happens all over again.
Swipe through for a closer look.
A big month of learning at GBCA 🎓 From embodied carbon and airtightness to sustainable finance and nature-positive design, May’s courses tackle the issues shaping the built environment right now.
Earn CPD points while staying ahead of the curve. Link in bio to see what’s on and secure your spot 👆
The most sustainable fitout is one that lasts long enough for the next tenant to use it too. ♻️
Nikki and Emma from Salta share how they designed their Green Star certified Melbourne office with longevity, flexibility and their people at the centre of every decision.
Watch the full design deep dive below.
Airtightness is now a minimum expectation under Green Star Buildings. But meeting that requirement in practice requires more than good design intent. The gap between what is specified and what is delivered on site remains one of the most persistent challenges in building performance.
Our upcoming course is an essential session for anyone involved in the design, construction or commissioning of Green Star projects.
Bringing together practitioners from across the project delivery ecosystem, the session will examine best practice testing methodology, how to align design and construction teams from the outset, and what quality assurance looks like across a range of project types.
Hear from:
Sean Maxwell, Scheme Manager, ATTMA Australia and New Zealand
Joseph Cheung and John Konstantakopoulos, Efficiency Matrix
Samantha Anderson, Senior Associate Building Physics and Sustainability, Inhabit
Christopher Piperidis, Project Manager, Multiplex
Steve Van Bibber, Quality Manager, Hutchinson Builders
Patricia Albarracin, Senior Contract Administrator, Texco
Jim Ng, Technical Services and Innovation Lead, Green Building Council of Australia
Learn more and register > https://okt.to/Yp1OPT
Ever wondered what a Green Star certified office fitout actually looks like? ✨
Nikki from Salta takes us on a tour of their Melbourne office. Biophilic design, low emission materials, acoustic phone booths and spaces flexible enough for yoga at lunchtime.
Two years in and the team still loves it.
Watch the full tour below
Sustainable finance is reshaping how the built environment accesses capital and manages climate risk. But for many sustainability practitioners, the frameworks, taxonomy and reporting standards can feel like a different language.
On May 13th our course on Demystifying Sustainable Finance will encourage important conversations for anyone working at the intersection of sustainability and investment in the built environment.
Register now via the link in bio 👆
Bondor in conversation with the GBCA.
Part one of this new miniseries explores Bondor's recycling program with the University of Melbourne.
A massive thanks to Davina Rooney and the team at GBCA for this amazing opportunity to talk all things Bondor.
#Bondor #GBCA #COLORBONDsteel #UniMelb @unimelb@gbcaus
Introducing our Star of the Quarter — Terry! 🌟🐐
Terry came into a role that didn't exist before at GBCA and has absolutely made it his own. He's the person everyone calls when something goes wrong — and somehow, he always fixes it. Fast, friendly, and endlessly patient, Terry is the backbone of our digital operations.
His colleagues say it best:
✨ "He's a problem-solver for any kind of techy issue — the team wouldn't function without him."
✨ "Always proactive, always supportive. He really embodies our values."
✨ "Members and staff alike rely on Terry — often getting a fix within minutes of reaching out."
✨ "Terry is the G.O.A.T!"
We are so grateful to have you, Terry. Thank you for everything you do. 💚
Fitouts are just about aesthetics. Strip-outs are a small problem. The materials get reused afterwards.
Three of the most common misconceptions about fitouts — and all three are wrong. We asked the experts to set the record straight. 🌿
