Theatre seating is limited, please arrive early to avoid disappointment
Sessions details are subject to change, we suggest checking the session times prior to the event.
Design & Build Stage
Presenting the latest trends and insights affecting the wider industry, as well as practical and tangible solutions from leaders shaping the future direction of commercial construction in Australia.
All education is free for 2020, just arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Tuesday 27 October
11:00 - 11:45
Collectivity Talks: Creating a synergy between nature and the built form
Looking at nature’s role in the built environment, panellists will discuss the use of sustainable materials and biophilia in design.
12:00 - 13:30
Getting beyond Carbon NetZero to Zero: Is it even possible for the built environment?
Climate change is wreaking havoc -we have to change- fast. But how? Is NetZero the solution? Can we even get to Zero by 2050? A roadmap and solutions are presented.
More speakers to be announced.
14:00 - 14:45
Case Study: AIA Building 41X
A bold and elegant building, Australian Institute of Architects’ Melbourne office 41X successfully connects the building with the Exhibition Street space below. As a totally precast building, the process and result have some great learnings for architects and builders alike. Adrian Stanic will take us through the design journey of 41X, and George Spiropoulos will detail the role that precast played in the design and construction, explaining why precast was chosen and how the precast was manufactured and installed.
15:00 - 15:45
Passive House – what it is, what is happening internationally, and how to do it here
An overview of the Passive House standard, it’s relevance in Australia as a method for designing and building high-performance buildings that are comfortable, healthy, and energy efficient. Case studies of local and international Passive House building projects.
16:00 - 17:00
Collectivity Talks: Behind the design of the revitalised Hotel Esplanade
Techne Architecture + Interior Design will share the details of their design work that brought one of Melbourne’s most recognised heritage hospitality venues back to life.
Wednesday 28 October
11:00 - 11:45
Collectivity Talks: Renewable energy and sustainability in multi-residential living
How can renewable energy be incorporated in multi-residential developments? This talk will explore the developments and products making it possible to live in an apartment powered by solar.
12:00 - 13:30
It has been two years since the Shergold Weir Report was released, so what has happened in building regulatory reform, and what needs to happen next?
Industry leaders discuss the state of reform, and what may be ahead for building practitioners.
14:00 - 14:45
How to manage product compliance and conformance
Resources to help choose the right products for the right application.
15:00 - 16:00
Responsibility comes with accountability – the role of designers in a reformed building regulatory model
The co-author of the Shergold-Weir Report into building regulatory reform discusses the opportunities and challenges ahead for architects, engineers and designers.
16:00 - 17:00
How to navigate products and procurement across multiple rating schemes
Understanding GECA, Global Green Tag, WELL and Declare systems: which labels to use, why - and how.
Thursday 29 October
11:00 - 11:45
Learnings from the modern slavery legislation, one year in
One year on, since the introduction of the Australian Modern Slavery Act in 2019, we take a look at the common hotspots throughout the property and construction sector, and what businesses are doing to respond and mitigate the risk of modern slavery.
12:00 - 12:45
Reducing embodied carbon lifecycle impacts of buildings
Embodied carbon includes greenhouse gases emitted during production of building materials such as cement, steel, and plastics. Choosing materials with low embodied carbon can significantly reduce a building’s carbon footprint.
14:00 - 14:45
Understanding Precast for Builders
Understand what to expect when using precast concrete elements on your project from design to handover, including planning and design, transport, installation and site works.