We are the Green Building Council of Australia

Peter Doherty Institute, University of Melbourne, VIC 5 Star Green Star – Education Design v1 rating

About the GBCAWe are the nation’s authority on sustainable buildings and communities.

Established in 2002, the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has grown to become a highly influential industry association.

Today we are a national, not-for-profit organisation that works with our members towards a common goal — to transform Australia’s built environment into one that is healthy, liveable, productive, resilient and sustainable.

We lead an industry that is building for people today, tomorrow and for future generations.

Romilly MadewChief ExecutiveGreen Building Council of Australia

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Why our goals are importantBuildings provide many benefits, including our most basic need for shelter. They also have significant impacts on our environment, health and quality of life.

Globally, buildings account for around 30% of total energy use and 19% of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. Construction consumes large quantities of natural resources and can result in the loss of biodiversity. While our time spent indoors can be impacted by harmful materials and lack of natural light or ventilation.

Fortunately, it’s also one of the areas where we can create positive change.The GBCA provides leadership to drive continuous improvement of building practices and create sustainable places for everyone.

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Green Star-rated buildings deliver a 12% ‘green premium’ in value and a 5% premium in rent.1

95%of tenants

want to be in a green building.2

A professional services firm operating from a 5 Star Green Star-rated office could save

$18,200a year in electricity costs.4

Green buildings have 3.5% lower vacancy rates and 13% higher rental rates.3

Tenants in green buildings report

an average of 2.88 fewer sick days.6

Green design in hospitals has been found to deliver

15% faster recovery rates.5

Economic, social and environmental benefits

12%

Green Star-certified buildings save the equivalent of

76,000average households’ electricity use annually.7

1. Building Better Returns Report, Australian Property Institute (2011)2. Tenant Sentiment Survey, Colliers International (2012)3. CBRE, Do Green Buildings Make Dollars and Sense? (2009)4. Why Choose a high performing building, CitySwitch (2013)5. The Business Case for Green Building: A Review of the Costs and Benefits for Developers, Investors and Occupants, World Green Building Council (2013)6. Do Green Buildings Make Dollars and Sense? CBRE (2009)7. The Value of Green Star: A Decade of Environmental Benefits (2012)

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What we doTo achieve our goals, we focus on three areas: we rate, educate and advocate.

RateWe certify projects through Australia’s only voluntary, holistic rating system for sustainable buildings, fitouts and communities — Green Star.

EducateWe educate people on how to design and deliver sustainable outcomes for our buildings, fitouts and communities.

AdvocateWe advocate for policies and programs that support our mission and work with industry and government to achieve these goals.

“Great cities don’t come by accident. They emerge through choices we make and the commitment we bring to ensuring they are sustainable, equitable, inclusive, stimulating and beautiful.”

Clover MooreSydney Lord Mayor

RateGreen Star rating tools help to reduce the environmental impact of buildings, improve quality of life, increase productivity and achieve real cost savings, while showcasing innovation in sustainable design, delivery and operational building practices.

Building design and construction

Green Star – Design & As Built

Building operations and maintenance

Green Star – Performance

Fitout design and construction

Green Star – Interiors

Precinct planning and development

Green Star – Communities

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From schools to shopping centres, hospitals to hotels, restaurants to retirement villages and everything else in between, Green Star is creating sustainable places for everyone.

Eagle Farm Bus Depot, QLD 5 Star Green Star – Industrial Design & As Built v1 ratings

Building F Rhodes Corporate Park, NSW 5 Star Green Star – Office Design & As Built v2 ratings

Forté, VIC 5 Star Green Star – Multi Unit Residential As Built v1

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More than 1,300 Green Star Accredited

Professionals and Associates work

with us throughout Australia.

EducateWe are the leading provider of sustainable building education.

We run online and face-to-face courses and events throughout Australia to expand industry knowledge about sustainable building practices and Green Star rating tools. We run site tours of certified projects to show people first-hand the benefits of better buildings.

Our Green Star Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program ensures our industry experts stay up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies and developments in Green Star rating tools.

Professionals can choose the qualification that suits them best.

• Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) – recognises sustainable building professionals who work directly with the Green Star rating tools and projects, and have completed Green Star training.

• Green Star Associate (GSA) – recognises professionals who support sustainable design, construction and operation, and have completed Green Star training, but are not directly involved in Green Star projects.

By choosing a Green Star Accredited Professional for your team, you can be confident that they have the latest knowledge and skills to work on Green Star projects.

AdvocateWe engage with government and industry decision-makers to support the industry's transition to sustainable buildings, communities and cities.

We collaborate with a number of organisations to achieve our goals including:

• Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC)

• World Green Building Council (WGBC)

• Austrade

• Australian Institute of Architects

• Consult Australia

• Facility Management Association of Australia

• Planning Institute of Australia

• Property Council of Australia

• all levels of government.

Advocating for better buildings and communitiesThe GBCA has a three-point plan to ensure Australia’s buildings are healthy, productive and resilient places to live, work and play. We encourage government to support industry by:

1. Providing visionary government leadership

2. Retrofitting and improving existing buildings

3. Moving beyond buildings to communities and cities.

1. Providing visionary government leadershipLeading by example and achieving ratings for government-owned, occupied and operated buildings, as well as delivering policies and initiatives to support and accelerate the uptake of better building practices.

Building 215 Engineering Pavilion, Curtin University, WA 5 Star Green Star – Education Design v1 rating

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2. Retrofitting and improving existing buildingsTaking action to measure and improve the performance of government-owned, occupied and operated buildings and supporting industry to tackle the existing building challenge with a range of complementary financial and non-financial incentives.

3. Moving beyond buildings to communities and citiesCommitting to the creation of better Australian neighbourhoods, communities and cities, and outlining the pathways, indicators and methods of measurement used to achieve this vision.

The Library at The Dock, VIC 6 Star Green Star – Public Building Design PILOT rating

Affinity Village, WA 5 Star Green Star – Public Building Design & As Built PILOT ratings

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Get involved There are plenty of ways you can get involved with the GBCA:

• Sign up for our monthly Green Building Voice newsletter

• Attend a GBCA course or event to learn and network

• Attend the annual Green Cities conference or Green Building Day

• Become a GBCA member to access exclusive benefits

• Join a technical working or state industry group (member-only benefit)

• Sponsor GBCA activities and events

• Join the Future Green Leaders network.

GBCA membershipWe represent an impressive list of more than 800 organisations at the forefront of sustainable development in Australia.

We welcome organisations of any size and sector that want to make our buildings, cities and communities better places to live, work and play.

As a member we enjoy a close working relationship with the GBCA, helping to shape the future of sustainable buildings.Paul Davy Directordsquared Consulting

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Join us For more information on becoming a GBCA member, go to gbca.org.au/membership or call our Membership Coordinator on (02) 8239 6200 for assistance.

Exclusive access Access technical information,

member-only events and promotional opportunities for

your business.

Industry Showcase your commitment

to sustainability with the GBCA member logo and feature in

Green Star case studies.

Knowledge exchanges Share your expertise with the

market, influence industry direction, contribute to Green Star

rating tools and learn from the experience of others.

Professional development Attend GBCA courses and

events and up-skill your staff with in-house training.

Cost savings Reduced fees for education, events, project registration

and certification.

GBCA member benefits include:

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“I come to Green Cities because it’s the biggest and the best in the business. So best program, best speakers, best chance to catch up with people in the industry and the best chance for our future.”

Mark AllanBillard Leece Partnership

Annual eventsGreen Cities Green Cities is Australia’s premier sustainability conference for the built environment. Co-hosted by the GBCA and Property Council of Australia, this annual conference brings together international and Australian speakers, plus networking events, site tours and hands-on master classes.

greencities.org.au

Green Building Day Green Building Day’s experts share the trends, technologies and techniques that are driving innovation. Learn from the biggest sustainability success stories and gain a glimpse into what’s to come.

World Green Building Week World Green Building Week is held annually to highlight the importance of sustainable buildings for businesses, communities and individuals across the world.

For more information about these and other GBCA events, please go to gbca.org.au/events

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75-77 Hopkins Street, TAS 5 Star Green Star – Multi Unit Residential Design v1 rating

FAQsHow is the GBCA funded?The GBCA is a national, member-based, not-for-profit industry association. Our revenue comes from membership fees, GBCA events and educational courses, and Green Star project registrations. The GBCA is not government funded.

Does the GBCA only work on environmental issues? We are an industry association that represents the diverse interests of our members. Those interests extend beyond environmental sustainability to include economic and social issues such as the delivery of liveable and prosperous communities.

Where are we located?Our head office is in Sydney and we also have staff based in Melbourne and Canberra. Our team travels and connects online with interstate and local members, industry partners, councils and government departments.

Can individuals become GBCA members?GBCA membership is open to a wide range of organisations. While individuals cannot be members, they can engage with the GBCA in a number of other ways: attending events, education courses or by joining industry or technical working groups.

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