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SUMMARY:Just Webinar
DESCRIPTION:18 November\, 9:30 – 10:30am AEDT / 11:30am – 12:30pm NZDT \nDescription \nIn October\, we launched the Just Oceania Guidance Document. This builds pathways for local organisations to understand how Just works in this context. To explore this and more\,  join the international and local Living Future teams as we explore the Just Label\, its purpose\, indicators and impact. \nLearning outcomes \n\nUnderstand why the Just transparency label exists\nExplore the Just Indicators\nUnderstand how the indicators function to maximise your impact\nIdentify where to find the Just database\nUnderstand the pathways for Oceania based organisations\n\nLearning Level \nThis introductory course is appropriate for anyone and most beneficial to those new to the topic. No prerequisite courses or knowledge are required; however\, a basic understanding of regenerative design for the built environment\, embedded social justice issues in particular\,  may provide additional valuable context. \nRegister for free below:
URL:https://living-future-oceania.org/event/just-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251113T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251113T150000
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SUMMARY:Materials: Net Positive Waste
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 13 November 2025  2:00 – 3:00pm AEDT / 4:00 – 5:00pm NZDT \nLearning outcomes \n\nExplore the concept of waste as a resource.\nUnderstand the philosophy of the Net Positive Waste Imperative of the Living Building Challenge® (LBC) and why it is important.\nCase study showcasing holistic materials selections that value waste through all project design stages\, including “what good looks like” in a Materials Conservation Management Plan.\nCase study on effective approaches to achieving waste reduction on site.\n\n  \n1 formal CPD point \n  \nLearning Level \nThis course is appropriate for anyone wanting to know more about how to effectively reduce or eliminate the waste associated with buildings\, to conserve natural resources and mitigate environmental impacts. A basic understanding of regenerative design for the built environment may provide additional valuable context. \nDescription \nThe intent of Living Future programs is for resources to be valued across their whole life cycle\, for “waste” to be redefined\, and to build with materials that are safe for all species throughout time. Circular thinking involves integrating waste reduction into all phases of projects and the imaginative reuse of salvaged materials. This is the philosophy of the Net Positive Waste Imperative of the LBC Materials Petal. Hear from Charissa Snijders\, Auckland-based Architect specialising in regenerative architecture\, and Scott Matyus-Flynn\, LFIA Board member and co-founder of start-up Site Cycle\, which aims to improve transparency in construction waste. Facilitated by Nicola Smith\, LFIA Technical Officer. \n \nThis one hour webinar will give built environment professionals (and everyone who cares about rethinking waste) a good overview of strategies for achieving net positive waste on building projects. \nSpeakers \n \nCharissa Snijders is an award-winning Registered Architect\, who has worked in the field since 1992\, including on Living Building Challenge® Petal certified projects.  Charissa is committed to transforming the process and outcome of architecture to one that is regenerative and life-affirming. Working immersively and co-creatively with clients and her team at Charissa Snijders Architect\, regenerative fundamentals\, storying of place\, and the blueprint of the land and people\, are symbiotically combined to create places of beauty and resonance that restore harmony and positively give back to people\, place and all of life. As a writer\, and advocate\, Charissa has contributed to the profession and community with voluntary service and published articles on transformational change. She has recently been announced a finalist for the Sustainable Business Network’s Next list – Transformational Leadership. \n \nScott Matyus-Flynn is a member of the LFIA Board and co-founder of start-up Site Cycle\, which aims to create circular solutions for construction waste that saves on costs and brings transparency to recycling. He has worked in sustainability for over 15 years and has extensive experience developing and embedding sustainability strategies into businesses across Australia\, including leading real estate companies. Passionate about inspiring businesses and people to embrace a sustainable future\, he believes the built environment plays an important role in showcasing what’s possible. Scott is a strategic thinker and highly skilled at making sense of complexity and communicating social and environmental issues simply and effectively to different stakeholders. \nPhoto: Unison Substation by Alphapix photography.
URL:https://living-future-oceania.org/event/materials-net-positive-waste/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Healthy Materials
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250829T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250829T130000
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SUMMARY:Materials Red List
DESCRIPTION:Arup Auckland Office © All Good Media \nFriday 29 August 2025  \n12-1pm AEST /  2-3pm NZST \nLearning outcomes \n\nWhat is the Red List\, and why do we need it?\nHow to download and search the Red List.\nBetter understand PFAS (Perfluorinated and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances)\, one of the Red List chemical classes\, from current research.\nExamples of toxic substances in building/ interior products.\nTips for vetting products for projects.\n\nLearning Level \nThis course is appropriate for anyone wanting to know more about toxicity in commonly-used building materials\, and how to avoid them. A basic understanding of regenerative design for the built environment may provide additional valuable context. \nDescription \nKnowing what is in the materials we specify and that they are safe\, is vital to our own health\, the health of our planet and the circular economy. The LBC Red List\, and materials transparency platforms like Declare®\, help to facilitate this by identifying harmful chemicals\, equipping specifiers to make healthier product choices. Hear from Nicola Smith\, LFIA Technical Officer\, Erin Leitao\, Associate Professor at the University of Auckland\, who specialises in PFAS research\, and Laura Cowie\, who has been sourcing healthy products for many years on Arup projects. \n \nThis one hour webinar will give built environment professionals (and everyone who cares about building with healthy materials) a good overview of the LBC Red List as a tool for avoiding toxicity in building products and projects\, landscapes and interiors. \nSpeakers \n   \nNicola Smith is a UK-Registered Architect with extensive experience working at a senior level in Architectural and other built environment practices\, and has been a Green Star Accredited Professional since 2009.  Nicola is the Technical Officer at the Living Future Institute of Australia\, which includes working with the LFIA Technical Working Group to help contextualise the Living Future programs to our region\, and managing the Declare program in Australia. Nicola is passionate about materials health and transparency\, circularity and enabling positive change through regenerative design.  \nErin Leitao is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland\, New Zealand.  Erin is also Principal Investigator in the MacDiarmid Institute and Co-deputy Director of the Centre for Green Chemical Science. Erin’s areas of expertise are materials science\, main-group synthesis\, catalysis\, polymers\, reaction kinetics\, mechanisms and green chemistry. Erin’s research is currently focussed on Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)\, known as “forever chemicals”. PFAS chemicals are associated with human and environmental harms and are on the LBC Red List.  \nLaura Cowie is a sustainable building design consultant with Arup in Melbourne specialising in regenerative office design. She played a lead role in implementing the Living Building Challenge® (LBC) for the recently completed Arup offices in Auckland\, Perth and Brisbane. This push towards healthy\, net-positive design represents Arup’s desire to pursue sustainable development. Laura’s current work focuses on materials\, where she works closely with designers and industry to advocate for transparent and healthy products\, and promotion of circular economy principles. \n1 CPD point
URL:https://living-future-oceania.org/event/materials-red-list/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250807T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250807T140000
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SUMMARY:Case Study: Unison Networks Windsor Substation Switchroom
DESCRIPTION:Hastings\, Aotearoa New Zealand \nIn 2023\, Windsor Substation became the world’s first landscape and infrastructure project to receive Living Building Challenge 4.0 Petal Certification. The project team have dubbed this ‘A Small Building with a Big Heart\,’ and could see the potential it had for creating a ripple effect in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world. \nJoin some of the project team as we discover how this project came about\, what it took to build it and the lessons learnt along the way. \nLearning Level \nThis case study is appropriate for anyone. No prerequisite courses or knowledge are required; however\, an understanding of regenerative design for the built environment may provide additional valuable context. \nLearning Objectives \n\nExplore how the Living Building Challenge 4.0 Framework applies to the landscape and infrastructure typology\nUnderstand some of the challenges and opportunities of using this framework\nIdentify opportunities for application in your own practice\n\n1 CPD point \nPresenters \n   \nTricia Love\, Tricia Love Consultants | MEP and Certification Consultants \nPaul Humphreys\, Paul Humphreys Project Engineering Ltd | Project Engineer
URL:https://living-future-oceania.org/event/case-study-unison-networks-windsor-substation-switchroom-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250806T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250806T130000
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SUMMARY:Materials: Declare 101
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 6 August 2025 12-1pm AEST / 2-3pm NZST \n \nKnowing what is in the materials we specify and that they are safe\, is vital to the health of our planet and the circular economy.  Declare® helps to facilitate this through transparency and by flagging harmful chemicals\, equipping specifiers to make healthier product choices.  \n This one hour webinar will give built environment professionals (and everyone who cares about building with healthy materials) a good overview of the Declare® program\, including  \n\nwhy materials transparency is vital\nhow to read the label\nalignments with programs like Green Star\, WELL\, LEED and LBC\nthird party verification (optional in Declare®)\nembodied carbon disclosure (optional in Declare®)\n\nLearning outcomes \n\nUnderstand the philosophy of Declare® and how to read the label\nUnderstand the recognition of Declare® under the Green Star Responsible Products Framework – associated with label status\nUnderstand mandatory versus optional requirements in Declare®\n\nLearning Level \nThis course is appropriate for anyone wanting to know more about the materials transparency and the Declare® program. A basic understanding of regenerative design for the built environment may provide additional valuable context. \n1 informal CPD point \nFacilitators \n  \nFiona Caulfield  \nFiona commenced working for Environmental consultancy\, Tricia Love Consultants Ltd in 2007 and has been working with the NZGBC GreenStar tool on various projects since then to the present date.  In early 2016 Fiona began work on the Camp Glenorchy Living Building Challenge® project as Materials researcher  and later that year joined the New Zealand Living Futures Collaborative to undertake the role of Declare Manager NZ\, supporting NZ manufacturers who participate in the Declare® program. Fiona has now worked on a number of LBC projects\, principally with a focus on materials and waste management\, and her work as Declare Manager NZ requires her to be involved in technical issues that bridge Declare and the Living Building Challenge\, with a particular focus on the Oceania region. \nNicola Smith \nNicola Smith is a UK-Registered Architect with extensive experience working at a senior level in Architectural and other built environment practices. She has been a Green Star Accredited Professional since 2009.  Nicola is the Technical Officer at the Living Future Institute of Australia\, is part of the LFIA Technical Working Group and manages the Declare® program in Australia. She also intermittently freelances in quality control\, peer review\, and is an Urban Design subject matter expert.  Nicola is passionate about sustainable design outcomes\, healthy materials\, and enabling positive change through regenerative development.
URL:https://living-future-oceania.org/event/materials-declare-101/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250619T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250619T100000
DTSTAMP:20260604T134805
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SUMMARY:Biophilic Design 101
DESCRIPTION:Image: Huff’n”Puff Haus by Marnie Hawson \nBiophilic Design is a practice that is increasingly used and requested in built environment projects. But what is it\, why should we use it\, and what does good biophilic design look like in the Australian context? This one hour webinar will give built environment professionals a good overview\, introduction to terminology\, and exemplar local case studies to ground the theory into the local context. \nLearning Level \nThis introductory course is appropriate for anyone and most beneficial to those new to the topic. No prerequisite courses or knowledge are required; however\, a basic understanding of regenerative design for the built environment may provide additional valuable context. \nLearning outcomes \n\nUnderstand what is meant by Biophilic Design.\nUnderstand the benefits of good Biophilic Design.\nIdentify and explore Biophilic Design frameworks.\nExplore local case studies.\n\nFacilitator \n \nDr Fiona Gray \nFiona is a Living Future Accredited architect and ecological urban design researcher. Her diverse background spans the public\, private\, and non-profit domains. At the heart of her endeavours is a strong commitment to creating and championing healthy\, sustainable\, and equitable built environments\, all geared towards supporting the well-being of all living things.
URL:https://living-future-oceania.org/event/biophilic-design-101-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250527T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250527T173000
DTSTAMP:20260604T134805
CREATED:20250327T061821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T025806Z
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SUMMARY:LFA 2025
DESCRIPTION:Become a local leader of the Living Future regenerative design movement\nLiving Future Accreditation (LFA) is a professional credential\, created by Living Future (previously ILFI)\, that recognises proficiency in the world’s most ambitious\, regenerative and holistic design standards such as the Living Building Challenge. With a Living Future Accreditation\, you have an opportunity to deepen your knowledge and expertise at the leading edge of regenerative design and Living Future programs. \nWho should attend?\nBuilt environment professionals in Australia and New Zealand who are eager to take action to transform our industry towards a regenerative design philosophy\, including: \n\n\n\nArchitects and Landscape Architects\nUrban Designers\nEngineers\nSustainability Professionals\nProject Managers\nDevelopers and Contractors\nSpecifiers\nManufacturers and suppliers\nInterior designers\nGovernment and policy leaders\nTeam and Community Leaders\nPhilanthropists\nEducators\nStudents\n\n\n\nFormat + Inclusions\nThe blended LFA program includes: \n\n\n\n20 hours of self-directed learning using online modules.\n15 hours of live workshops to explore turning theory into practice through case studies and guest speakers. Hear from local project teams\, key stakeholders\, and members of our Technical Working Group as we explore how to apply the Living Future Programs to the Australian and New Zealand context.\n5 learning circles to explore ideas further in smaller groups and build a community of practice.\n1 Digital copy of Creating Biophilic Buildings by Amanda Sturgeon.\n\n\n\nWhy this format?\nThe purpose of this blended LFA program is to make the most of online content\, whilst creating qualified LFA professionals grounded in the local context\, and who can operate as a cohort of connected people\, supporting each other as they take on projects into the future. \nWhy should you attend?\nDepth and diversification of advanced regenerative design knowledge:\n\nFamiliarity with Living Future’s certification programs\, labels\, and initiatives\nUnderstanding and taking a leading role in regenerative design\n\nProject and career opportunities for impact:\n\nGrowth in your capacity to work on and advocate for advanced regenerative design projects\nRecognition as a distinguished leader in your industry\nEligibility to fulfil the LFA project team member requirement on LBC 4.0 projects (per Imperative 20 ‘Inspiration & Education’)\nPreparation and confidence for working on projects pursuing Living Future Challenge certifications and labels\nPersonal use of post-nominal initials (LFA)\n\nGlobal community of LFA peers:\n\nConnection with fellow LFA professionals and Living Future Members through opportunities provided by LFIA and ILFI\nJoining a local and international community of practice that shares a common vision for a living future\n\nCompletion of this course will result in achievement of the Living Future Accreditation. A certificate of course outcomes and attendance will also be provided to meet various CPD requirements. \nKey Information\nCourse Dates: The course runs from 27 May to 12 September 2025. The course runs for 16 weeks.  \n \nLearning Modes: Self-directed\, online workshops\, online learning circles (approx. 60 hours of content).\n \nTimeframe for Completion: The Zoom workshops and Learning Circles must be attended / completed with the 16-week course program. There is an unlimited timeframe for completing the Online Modules (i.e. you may complete them after the 16-week program finishes if required). You will be awarded your Living Future Accreditation once you have completed all components and modules. \nRequired Knowledge: A basic level of knowledge in sustainable\, green or regenerative design standards and principles\, for example Living Building Challenge\, Passivhaus\, WELL\, or Green Star. You may also benefit from reading the LBC Program Manual before you start the course (for a brief overview\, click “get the basics” or for more detailed information click “access the program manual”).\n \nCourse Cost: AUD $3\,400.00 + GST (10% discount for members)\n \nPayment Options: Credit card or invoice. If the upfront cost is a barrier\, part payments are available in two\, three or four instalments (at no extra cost) by selecting invoice and indicating this in your enrolment form. \nGroup Size: Approx. 25 people\n \nTools we will use: \n\n\n\nZoom\nLF Education Portal\nGoogle Docs\nMural\n\n\n\nCourse Schedule\nThe starting date for the next course is 27 May 2025. \n \nFacilitators \n    \n   \nBohemia Hookham\, Trish Love\, Sam McGavock\, Stephen Choi and Laura Hamilton-O’Hara. \n 
URL:https://living-future-oceania.org/event/lfa-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Living Building Challenge,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250522T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250522T193000
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SUMMARY:2025 Biophilic Design Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in celebrating the 2025 Biophilic Design Awards! Learn more about the projects\, connect with the community and enjoy light refreshments.
URL:https://living-future-oceania.org/event/2025-biophilic-design-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:ClarkeHopkinsClarke\, Level 9/700 Swanston St\, Carlton\, VIC\, 3053\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Biophilic Design Initiative,Design Competition Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250522T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250522T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T134805
CREATED:20250416T235526Z
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SUMMARY:Masterclass: Facilitating a biophilic design charette
DESCRIPTION:Good facilitation is an underrated skill but it can be learnt and most importantly\, practiced. \nThe Living Building Challenge requires teams to facilitate a Biophilic Design workshop as part of the Beauty Petal. If you do this well\, not only will you have a Biophilic Design strategy\, but also a project team of engaged humans who are excited and motivated to do tough things together. You will have uncovered good ideas from unexpected sources and surfaced worries that could hold the project back. In short\, a well facilitated workshop could profoundly influence the project’s success. \nBiophilic Design is used as the context but not the content for this session. If you are just interested in facilitation skills\, this would work well for you. If you would like to learn more about Biophilic Design\, we recommend our Biophilic Design 101 webinar on the 19th of June. \nPlease note: This master class will be capped at 25 participants. \nLearning Level \nThis master class is an intermediate course\, appropriate for those with general knowledge of and/or some experience with the topic. No prerequisite courses or knowledge are required; however\, we encourage you to reflect on your experience to date with facilitating and to bring to the sessions any questions you may have. \nLearning outcomes \n\nUnderstand the role of a facilitator and the key skills\nPlanning your session \nImprovisation – how to adapt when this go differently\nPractice facilitation skills\n\nFacilitator \n \nLaura Hamilton-O’Hara \nLaura holds a Master’s in Social Ecology and brings two decades of experience in environmental sustainability and social justice\, including facilitation across conservation\, leadership\, sustainability\, the built environment and public health. In 2022\, she was named one of the 50 Women in Global Sustainability Leadership by Sustainability X Magazine. Laura has held strategic roles at Taronga Zoo\, Macquarie University\, and the Centre for Sustainability Leadership\, and is now CEO of the Living Future Institute of Australia\, which champions a socially just\, culturally rich\, and ecologically restorative built environment.
URL:https://living-future-oceania.org/event/masterclass-facilitating-a-biophilic-design-charette/
LOCATION:Sustainability Victoria\, Level 12/321 Exhibition St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250513T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250513T123000
DTSTAMP:20260604T134805
CREATED:20250430T064619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T064619Z
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SUMMARY:LFA 2025 Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Curious about the 2025 Living Future Accreditation course? Join us for an informal lunchtime Q&A session with Laura Hamilton-O’Hara to learn more about what’s involved\, who it’s for\, and how it can support your journey in regenerative design. Bring your questions—and your lunch! \nThis session is ideal for built environment professionals in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand considering the LFA course\, which includes 20 hours of self-paced online learning\, 15 hours of live workshops\, learning circles\, and a copy of Creating Biophilic Buildings. \nRegister now for free to reserve your spot.
URL:https://living-future-oceania.org/event/lfa-2025-qa/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250429T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250429T163000
DTSTAMP:20260604T134805
CREATED:20250213T023851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T020650Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Living Building Challenge | April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Image: Sustainable Building Research Centre. Photo by Global Pictures. \nWhat if every single act of design and construction made the world a better place?\nThe Living Building Challenge™ – or LBC for short – is the world’s most rigorous proven performance standard for buildings. People from around the world – including Australia – use this regenerative design framework to create spaces that operate as cleanly\, beautifully\, and efficiently as nature’s architecture. \n\n\n\n\nThese webinars provide an overview of the LBC philosophy and program\, as well as the components that make it the go-to tool for regenerative design. We’ll also discuss how the LBC can solve problems using a framework based on proven performance rather than paper-based predictions. \nWe will focus on the latest version of the standard (LBC 4.0)\, and discuss how Australian projects can maximise positive impacts to place\, community\, and culture. We will share Australian and International case studies\, and provide opportunities for interactive discussions and Q&As. \nThis webinar is ideal for built environment professionals looking for an introduction (or refresher) in regenerative design. \nPlease note that webinars will NOT be recorded. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n1. Understand the philosophy of the Living Building Challenge\n2. Describe the key components of the program\n3. Identify resources provided by the Living Future Institute for deeper engagement\n4. Hear from local built environment professionals that have worked on Australian LBC projects \n\nWEBINAR DETAILS \nDate: Tuesday\, 29th April 2025\nTime: 3:00 – 4:30PM (AEST – find your timezone here)\nPlatform: Zoom
URL:https://living-future-oceania.org/event/introduction-to-the-living-building-challenge-april-2025/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250407T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T134805
CREATED:20250219T043609Z
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SUMMARY:Case Study: Chadstone Place
DESCRIPTION:Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung land\, Melbourne Victoria \nChadstone Place is the first building in Australia to achieve the Living Future Zero Carbon Certification. Zero Carbon requires a building to: \n\nReduce embodied carbon \nOffset 100% of embodied carbon emissions remaining\nAchieve best practice energy efficiency\nNo Combustion\nBe 100% powered by renewable energy (on or off-site) and show performance over 12 months\n\nThis remarkable\, first of its kind building\, achieves demonstrated decarbonisation and it was delivered on time and on budget. Join us to explore just how they did it. \nLearning Level \nThis case study is appropriate for anyone. No prerequisite courses or knowledge are required; however\, an understanding of regenerative design and zero carbon frameworks for the built environment may provide additional valuable context. \nLearning Objectives \n\nExplore the Zero Carbon Certification Framework\nUnderstand how this framework was applied to this project\nIdentify how to use Zero Carbon to meet the goals of developers and tenants\nIdentify opportunities for application in your own practice\n\n\nPresenters \n  \nJayne Richardson\, Vicinity Centres\nNick Hill \, ADP Consulting Pty Ltd
URL:https://living-future-oceania.org/event/case-study-chadstone-place/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250327T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T134805
CREATED:20250218T040059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T020729Z
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SUMMARY:Masterclass: Construction as a Conservation Tool
DESCRIPTION:How might construction become a mechanism to protect and restore our precious ecosystems?\nEvery time we build\, we have an impact on local ecosystems\, and with this comes an extraordinary opportunity to protect and restore nature. By choosing where we build\, how we build and by committing to support and enhance ecosystems via our projects\, we can shift construction from being part of the problem to part of the solution. \nRecognising the opportunity for ecology and the value nature brings is the first step\, and this course will equip you with the tools and insights you need to pitch for nature\, to mobilise strategies for nature\, to navigate design with an ecology lens\, and to create solutions that embrace both humans and nature as customers. \nLearning Level \nThis master class is an intermediate course\, appropriate for those with general knowledge of and/or some experience with the topic. No prerequisite courses or knowledge are required; however\, we encourage you to reflect on your experience to date integrating nature with the built environment and to bring to the sessions any questions you may have. \nLearning outcomes \n\nUnderstand what is meant by “nature positive” and it’s role within the built environment\nIdentify and evaluate biodiversity risks and opportunities on and off site\nUnderstand the opportunity of doing this well\nExplore how to effectively incorporate “nature positive initiatives” into strategic plans\n\n5 CPD Points \nWe’ll discuss the key things you need to understand about ecology to be able to advocate and design for it\, including: \n\nAn introduction to biodiversity\nThe ecology of a site including existing ecosystems\, connectivity\, risks and opportunities\nFamiliarise yourself with the Ecology of Place Imperative as part of the Living Building Challenge\nLearn more about the embodied biodiversity impact of building materials\nInsights into mechanisms to protect nature beyond the site\n\nWith the key goal of this course for you to walk away with a suite of nature tools ready to act on today. \nDates: \n\nPLEASE NOTE: This masterclass will take place over two sessions: 27 March\, 11am -1pm AND 1 May 11am -1pm.\nThis is the equivalent of a full day workshop broken up so it can be delivered effectively online.\nApproximately 6-7 hours worth of time is required to complete this course with some homework between sessions.\n\n  \nFacilitators \n   \nProfessor Sarah Bekessy\, Stephanie Sirianni and Laura Hamilton-O’Hara
URL:https://living-future-oceania.org/event/masterclass-construction-as-a-conservation-tool/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250305T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250305T123000
DTSTAMP:20260604T134805
CREATED:20250212T045151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T041758Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Living Building Challenge | March 2025
DESCRIPTION:Image: Sustainable Building Research Centre. Photo by Global Pictures. \nWhat if every single act of design and construction made the world a better place?\nThe Living Building Challenge™ – or LBC for short – is the world’s most rigorous proven performance standard for buildings. People from around the world – including Australia – use this regenerative design framework to create spaces that operate as cleanly\, beautifully\, and efficiently as nature’s architecture. \n\n\n\n\nThese webinars provide an overview of the LBC philosophy and program\, as well as the components that make it the go-to tool for regenerative design. We’ll also discuss how the LBC can solve problems using a framework based on proven performance rather than paper-based predictions. \nWe will focus on the latest version of the standard (LBC 4.0)\, and discuss how Australian projects can maximise positive impacts to place\, community\, and culture. We will share Australian and International case studies\, and provide opportunities for interactive discussions and Q&As. \nThis webinar is ideal for built environment professionals looking for an introduction (or refresher) in regenerative design. \nPlease note that webinars will NOT be recorded. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n1. Understand the philosophy of the Living Building Challenge\n2. Describe the key components of the program\n3. Identify resources provided by the Living Future Institute for deeper engagement\n4. Hear from local built environment professionals that have worked on Australian LBC projects \n\nWEBINAR DETAILS \nDate: Wednesday 5th March 2025\nTime: 11:00AM – 12:30PM (AEDT – find your timezone here)\nPlatform: Zoom \nREGISTER
URL:https://living-future-oceania.org/event/introduction-to-the-living-building-challenge-march-2025/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250204T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T134805
CREATED:20250114T052738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T225652Z
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SUMMARY:Biophilic Design 101
DESCRIPTION:Image: Huff’n”Puff Haus by Marnie Hawson \nBiophilic Design is a practice that is increasingly used and requested in built environment projects. But what is it\, why should we use it\, and what does good biophilic design look like in the Australian context? This one hour webinar will give built environment professionals a good overview\, introduction to terminology\, and exemplar local case studies to ground the theory into the local context. \nLearning Level \nThis introductory course is appropriate for anyone and most beneficial to those new to the topic. No prerequisite courses or knowledge are required; however\, a basic understanding of regenerative design for the built environment may provide additional valuable context. \nLearning outcomes \n\nUnderstand what is meant by Biophilic Design.\nUnderstand the benefits of good Biophilic Design.\nIdentify and explore Biophilic Design frameworks.\nExplore local case studies.\n1 CPD point\n\nFacilitator \n \nDr Fiona Gray \nFiona is a Living Future Accredited architect and ecological urban design researcher. Her diverse background spans the public\, private\, and non-profit domains. At the heart of her endeavours is a strong commitment to creating and championing healthy\, sustainable\, and equitable built environments\, all geared towards supporting the well-being of all living things.
URL:https://living-future-oceania.org/event/biophilic-design-101/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Biophilic Design Initiative
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240918T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T134805
CREATED:20240829T011820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T032404Z
UID:19709-1726660800-1726664400@living-future-oceania.org
SUMMARY:National Biophilic Design Awards Webinar: Community and Urban Scale
DESCRIPTION:Learn from the winners of the National Biophilic Design Awards! \nThe National Biophilic Design Awards showcase outstanding achievements in Australian biophilic design. \nIn this 1-hour lunchtime webinar\, discover more about the winners of the Community and Urban Scale Category\, including the Bendigo Law Courts Forecourt (2024 winner) and the Bundanon Art Museum and Bridge (2023 winner). \nThere will be a presentation from each of the speakers\, followed by an opportunity for Q&A. \nJoin us for an inspiring webinar with the best and brightest minds in biophilic design. \nSPEAKERS \nAnne-Marie Pisani\, First Peoples’ Partnerships and Design Lead\, ASPECT STUDIOS\, AILA Fellow \nAnne-Marie is committed to advocating and practising culturally responsive and meaningful design processes with First People’s communities which enable self-determination through a genuine collaborative engagement. She understands and deeply respects the value local communities knowledge brings to design and encourages us all to connect with this ‘Indigenous way of knowing’. She has successfully implemented this approach through many of her projects working with Traditional Owners from across Victoria. \nShe is the immediate past co-chair of AILA’s National ‘Connection to Country’ Committee\, a current panel member for both the VDRP and MDRP and leads Aspect Studios in focusing on genuine and respectful involvement with Traditional Owners. \nLloyd McCathie\, Principal KTA  \nLloyd is an Associate Principal at KTA with close to 20 years industry experience. He joined KTA in 2016 and has contributed to several award-winning projects\, such as the Broadmeadows Town Hall\, Queen & Collins\, Bundanon Art Museum & Bridge and multiple government schools. His primary interests lie in education\, public and civic projects\, and how they can contribute to communities as pieces of civic and social infrastructure. \nHe enjoys the role of all-rounder\, having led numerous projects across feasibility\, design\, town planning\, documentation and construction phases. \nWEBINAR DETAILS \nDate: Wednesday 18th September 2024\nTime: 12:00-1:00PM (AEST)\nCost: Free for LFIA Members\, $20 for Non-Members \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://living-future-oceania.org/event/national-biophilic-design-awards-webinar-community-and-urban-scale/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Biophilic Design Initiative,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240910T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240910T100000
DTSTAMP:20260604T134805
CREATED:20240815T003528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T012853Z
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SUMMARY:Building Better Webinar: The Future of Healthy Materials
DESCRIPTION:Want to be ahead of the game when it comes to healthy building materials? \nLearn from the experts on a local and global scale \nTogether\, the International Living Future Institute and the Living Future Institute of Australia will bring you the latest updates and insights on healthy materials. In this 1-hour webinar\, you will learn about global trends and discover how you can make the most of the growing opportunities. \nDon’t miss this one-off event designed specifically for Australian and New Zealand participants. \nWHAT WILL IT COVER?\n\nUpdate on global industry trends\nLatest changes and updates to the Red List\nThe future of healthy materials\nCase studies and inspiring success stories\nHow you can benefit and get involved\n\n  \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nAnyone who cares about building with products that are safe for all species throughout time\, including manufacturers\, specifiers\, developers and government. \nSPEAKERS\nHealthy materials specialists from both the International Living Future Institute and the Living Future Institute of Australia. \nWEBINAR DETAILS\nDate: Tuesday 10th September 2024\nTime: 9:00am-10:00am (AEST)\, 11:00am-12:00pm (NZ)\nCost: Free for LFIA and ILFI Members\, $20 for Non-Members \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://living-future-oceania.org/event/building-better-the-future-of-healthy-materials-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Healthy Materials,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240904T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240904T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T134805
CREATED:20240804T231052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T050020Z
UID:19594-1725451200-1725456600@living-future-oceania.org
SUMMARY:National Biophilic Design Awards Webinar - Building Scale
DESCRIPTION:Learn from the winners of the National Biophilic Design Awards! \nThe National Biophilic Design Awards showcase outstanding achievements in Australian biophilic design. \nIn this 1.5-hour lunchtime webinar\, you will get a fascinating insight into Huff’n’Puff Haus and the Sustainable Buildings Research Centre\, joint winning projects of the Building Scale Category of the 2024 Awards\, along with Taronga Institute of Science and Learning\, winning project of the 2023 Awards. \nThere will be a presentation from each of the speakers\, followed by an opportunity for Q&A. \nJoin us for an inspiring webinar with the best and brightest minds in biophilic design. \nSPEAKERS \nTalina Edwards\, Director Envirotecture\, architects for Huff’n’Puff Haus\, 2024 Joint Winner \nTalina Edwards is a Director of Envirotecture\, and is passionate about creating healthy\, beautiful\, functional\, comfortable and sustainable architecture which combines building-science and biophilic-design. Talina feels a deep connection to country\, and she creates nature-aligned architecture for a more regenerative future by integrating her expertise with Passivhaus and Living Building Challenge. With over 25 years’ experience\, Talina has received many awards for sustainable architecture advocacy and leadership. \nJoe Agius\, Director COX Architecture\, architects for the Sustainable Buildings Research Centre\, 2024 Joint Winner \nJoe Agius sets and guides design direction for many projects in the Sydney studio as Design Director at COX Architecture. He has experience across sectors\, including public and cultural\, education\, research\, health\, as well as urban design and master planning. Achieving strong public domain and civic outcomes are central to his design and philosophical approach – ‘any building must give more than it takes’. He has led the design of many award-winning buildings locally\, nationally\, and internationally\, including the Sustainable Buildings Research Centre being one of his most cherished projects. \nAndrew Duffin\, Director of Design NBRS\, Architecture\, Interior and Landscape for Taronga Institute of Science & Learning\, 2023 Winner  \nAndrew Duffin FRAIA is the Director of Design at NBRS\, a multi-discipline architecture and design studio based in Sydney and Melbourne. Andrew is an award-winning architect committed to achieving excellence\, believing that good design can positively transform lives. Andrew’s projects draw from the contextual cultural heritage of place and harness the environmental conditions for unique responses. For over 35 years Andrew has sought to meld together art and science to create inspiring people-focused projects. \nWEBINAR DETAILS \nDate: Wednesday 4th September 2024 \nTime: 12:00-1:30PM (AEST) \nCost: Free for LFIA Members\, $20 for Non-Members \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://living-future-oceania.org/event/national-biophilic-design-awards-webinar-building-scale/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Biophilic Design Initiative,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240827T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241217T173000
DTSTAMP:20260604T134805
CREATED:20240131T220051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T034745Z
UID:12936-1724770800-1734456600@living-future-oceania.org
SUMMARY:Living Future Accreditation +  Aus/NZ Intensive Course
DESCRIPTION:Become a local leader of the Living Future regenerative design movement\nLiving Future Accreditation (LFA) is a professional credential\, created by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI)\, that recognises proficiency in the world’s most ambitious\, regenerative and holistic design standards such as the Living Building Challenge. With a Living Future Accreditation\, you have an opportunity to deepen your knowledge and expertise at the leading edge of regenerative design and Living Future programs. \nWho should attend?\nBuilt environment professionals in Australia and New Zealand who are eager to take action to transform our industry towards a regenerative design philosophy\, including: \n\n\n\nArchitects and Landscape Architects\nUrban Designers\nEngineers\nSustainability Professionals\nProject Managers\nDevelopers and Contractors\nSpecifiers\nManufacturers and suppliers\nInterior designers\nGovernment and policy leaders\nTeam and Community Leaders\nPhilanthropists\nEducators\nStudents\n\n\n\nFormat + Inclusions\nThe blended LFA program includes: \n\n\n\n20 hours of self-directed learning using ILFI online modules.\n15 hours of live workshops to explore turning theory into practice through case studies and guest speakers. Hear from local project teams\, key stakeholders\, and members of our Technical Working Group as we explore how to apply the Living Future Programs to the Australian and New Zealand context.\n5 learning circles to explore ideas further in smaller groups and build a community of practice.\n1 Digital copy of Creating Biophilic Buildings by Amanda Sturgeon.\n\n\n\nWhy this format?\nThe purpose of this blended LFA program is to make the most of online content\, whilst creating qualified LFA professionals grounded in the local context\, and who can operate as a cohort of connected people\, supporting each other as they take on projects into the future. \n\nWhy should you attend?\nDepth and diversification of advanced regenerative design knowledge:\n\nFamiliarity with the International Living Future Institute’s certification programs\, labels\, and initiatives\nUnderstanding and taking a leading role in regenerative design\n\nProject and career opportunities for impact:\n\nGrowth in your capacity to work on and advocate for advanced regenerative design projects\nRecognition as a distinguished leader in your industry\nEligibility to fulfil the LFA project team member requirement on LBC 4.0 projects (per Imperative 20 ‘Inspiration & Education’)\nPreparation and confidence for working on projects pursuing Living Future Challenge certifications and labels\nPersonal use of post-nominal initials (LFA)\n\nGlobal community of LFA peers:\n\nConnection with fellow LFA professionals and Living Future Members through opportunities provided by LFIA and ILFI\nJoining a local and international community of practice that shares a common vision for a living future\n\nCompletion of this course will result in achievement of the Living Future Accreditation. A certificate of course outcomes and attendance will also be provided to meet various CPD requirements. \nKey Information\nCourse Dates: The course runs from 27 August to 17 December 2024. The course runs for 17 weeks.  \n \nLearning Modes: Self-directed\, online workshops\, online learning circles (approx. 60 hours of content).\n \nTimeframe for Completion: The Zoom workshops and Learning Circles must be attended / completed with the 17-week course program. There is an unlimited timeframe for completing the ILFI Online Modules (i.e. you may complete them after the 17-week program finishes if required). You will be awarded your Living Future Accreditation once you have completed all components and modules. \nRequired Knowledge: A basic level of knowledge in sustainable\, green or regenerative design standards and principles\, for example Living Building Challenge\, Passivhaus\, WELL\, or Green Star. You may also benefit from reading the LBC Program Manual before you start the course (for a brief overview\, click “get the basics” or for more detailed information click “access the program manual”).\n \nCourse Cost: AUD $3\,740.00 incl. GST \n \nPayment Options: Credit card or invoice. If the upfront cost is a barrier\, part payments are available in two\, three or four instalments (at no extra cost) by selecting invoice and indicating this in your enrolment form. \nGroup Size: Approx. 25 people\n \nTools we will use: \n\n\n\nZoom\nSlack\nILFI Education Portal\nGoogle Docs\nMural\n\n\n\nGroup Discount! LFIA Members\, Australian Architects Declare signatories\, and Engineers Declare signatories enrolling from the same business/workplace are entitled to a group discount. Full price for the 1st person (AUD$3\,740 incl. GST)\, 10% discount for the 2nd person\, 15% discount for the 3rd person and 20% discount for the 4th person or more. Each person needs to enrol separately using the link below. Enter the code LFAGROUP24 in the Group Discount Code box and select ‘invoice’ as the payment option. We will email you the invoice with the relevant discount applied. \nCourse Co-facilitators\n \nBohemia Hookham\nBohemia Hookham is a Sustainability Manager at Lendlease\, a registered architect\, certified Passive House designer\, and Living Future Accredited Professional. She is passionate about regenerative design\, biophilic architecture\, and moving the construction industry towards absolute zero carbon. In her previous role at DesignInc\, Bohemia played a key role in delivering the Glenroy Community Hub\, which was the first public building in Australia to achieve Passivhaus certification\, and is targeting Living Building Challenge Petal certification. \nLaura Hamilton-O’Hara \nLaura Hamilton-O’Hara is a highly accomplished leader and advocate for environmental sustainability and social justice\, with over two decades of experience in the field. With a Master’s Degree in Social Ecology\, Laura possesses a deep understanding of the intricate connections between society and the natural environment.  Having held strategic positions at institutions such as Taronga Zoo\, Macquarie University\, and the Centre for Sustainability Leadership\, Laura’s professional journey has been marked by her passion for creating positive change. She was also recognised as one of the 50 Women in Global Sustainability Leadership by Sustainability X Magazine in 2022\, a testament to her influential role in shaping sustainable practices worldwide. Currently serving as the CEO of the LFIA\, Laura spearheads the organisation’s mission to harness the power of the built environment in creating a socially just\, culturally rich\, and ecologically restorative world. \nTricia Love\nTricia Love is the Director of Tricia Love Consultants Ltd\, based in Auckland\, New Zealand. After working on her first Living Building Challenge (LBC) project\, Tricia says she can’t go back to the way she used to do things. Trish trained as Building Services Engineer in the UK and spent nearly eight years working as a Mechanical Services Engineer firstly in the UK for Arup\, and then in New Zealand. In 2001\, she established Tricia Love Consultants Ltd to focus on sustainable design working on both LBC and Greenstar projects. Trish has been the Sustainability Consultant and Living Building Facilitator for Te Kura Whare\, the first building in New Zealand to achieve full LBC certification under Vs 2.1\, Camp Glenorchy (The Headwaters) which is Petal Certified to Vs 3.1\, and Unison Networks Windsor Substation which is also Petal Certified to Vs 4.0. \nImportant notes:\nOnline workshops will NOT be recorded – please make sure you are able to attend. \nCourse Schedule\nThe starting date for the next course is 27 August 2024. \n\nYou may complete the ILFI Online Modules at any time (i.e. there is no deadline for completion)\, however the above schedule is suggested to get the most out of the course. \n\nHave a question about the course?\nWe can help you. Just send an email to australia@living-future.org  \nENROL NOW\n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://living-future-oceania.org/event/living-future-accreditation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240821T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240821T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T134805
CREATED:20240802T001626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T040946Z
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SUMMARY:National Biophilic Design Awards Webinar - Interiors and Renovations
DESCRIPTION:Learn from the winners of the National Biophilic Designs Awards! \nThe National Biophilic Design Awards showcase outstanding achievements in Australian biophilic design. \nIn this 1-hour lunchtime webinar\, you will discover more about the incredible winning projects in the Interiors and Renovations Category\, including 2024 Winner Cancer Council Victoria and 2023 Winner Pavone House. \nThere will be a presentation from each of the speakers\, followed by an opportunity for Q&A. \nJoin us for an inspiring hour with the best and brightest minds in biophilic design. \nSPEAKERS \nSamson Tiew\, Director ODO – Architect and interior design for Cancer Council Victoria\, 2024 Winner \nSamson Tiew is an architect and design thinker. His personal motto is to fuse exploratory practices with practical explorations\, arriving at novel and extraordinary design outcomes that are grounded in buildability and pragmatism. Samson believes that nature is our best educator. As we continue to advance as a society\, his  first principles approach reverts to nature and vernacular origins to derive workable modern outcomes. \nDr Pippa Soccio – Architect and Project Manager for Pavone House\, 2023 Winner \nDr Pippa Soccio is a Senior Research Scientist at CSIRO. With a PhD in Architecture (Building Science)\, Pippa advocates for designers to view indoor environment quality (IEQ) as a multi-sensory design problem\, and to leverage holistic solutions and synergies between IEQ\, energy efficiency and biophilia. Pippa was the architect and project manager for the Pavone House home renovation\, which won the National Biophilic Design Awards (Interior & Renovation Category) in 2023. \nWEBINAR DETAILS \nDate: Wednesday 21st August 2024 \nTime: 12:00-1:00PM (AEST) \nCost: Free for LFIA Members\, $20 for Non Members \nREGISTRATIONS FOR THIS EVENT HAVE NOW CLOSED. \n 
URL:https://living-future-oceania.org/event/national-biophilic-design-awards-webinar-interiors-and-renovations/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240723T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240723T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T134805
CREATED:20240129T023137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T025730Z
UID:16257-1721736000-1721741400@living-future-oceania.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to the Living Building Challenge | July
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nWhat if every single act of design and construction made the world a better place?\n  \n\n\n\n\nThe Living Building Challenge™ – or LBC for short – is the world’s most rigorous proven performance standard for buildings. People from around the world – including Australia – use this regenerative design framework to create spaces that operate as cleanly\, beautifully\, and efficiently as nature’s architecture. \nThese webinars provide an overview of the LBC philosophy and program\, as well as the components that make it the go-to tool for regenerative design. We’ll also discuss how the LBC can solve problems using a framework based on proven performance rather than paper-based predictions. \nWe will focus on the latest version of the standard (LBC 4.0)\, and discuss how Australian projects can maximise positive impacts to place\, community\, and culture. We will share Australian and International case studies\, and provide opportunities for interactive discussions and Q&As. \nThis webinar is ideal for built environment professionals looking for an introduction (or refresher) in regenerative design. \nPlease note that webinars will NOT be recorded. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n1. Understand the philosophy of the Living Building Challenge\n2. Describe the key components of the program\n3. Identify resources provided by the Living Future Institute for deeper engagement\n4. Hear from local built environment professionals that have worked on Australian LBC projects \n\nWEBINAR DETAILS \nDate: Tuesday 23rd July 2024\nTime: 12:00PM-1:30PM (AEST – find your timezone here)\nPlatform: Zoom \nREGISTER
URL:https://living-future-oceania.org/event/introduction-to-the-living-building-challenge-july/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Living Building Challenge,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240627T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240627T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T134805
CREATED:20240128T200050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T023737Z
UID:16253-1719489600-1719495000@living-future-oceania.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to the Living Building Challenge | June
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nWhat if every single act of design and construction made the world a better place?\n  \n\n\n\n\nThe Living Building Challenge™ – or LBC for short – is the world’s most rigorous proven performance standard for buildings. People from around the world – including Australia – use this regenerative design framework to create spaces that operate as cleanly\, beautifully\, and efficiently as nature’s architecture. \nThese webinars provide an overview of the LBC philosophy and program\, as well as the components that make it the go-to tool for regenerative design. We’ll also discuss how the LBC can solve problems using a framework based on proven performance rather than paper-based predictions. \nWe will focus on the latest version of the standard (LBC 4.0)\, and discuss how Australian projects can maximise positive impacts to place\, community\, and culture. We will share Australian and International case studies\, and provide opportunities for interactive discussions and Q&As. \nThis webinar is ideal for built environment professionals looking for an introduction (or refresher) in regenerative design. \nPlease note that webinars will NOT be recorded. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n1. Understand the philosophy of the Living Building Challenge\n2. Describe the key components of the program\n3. Identify resources provided by the Living Future Institute for deeper engagement\n4. Hear from local built environment professionals that have worked on Australian LBC projects \n\nWEBINAR DETAILS \nDate: Thursday 27th June 2024\nTime: 12:00PM-1:30PM (AEST – find your timezone here)\nPlatform: Zoom \nREGISTER
URL:https://living-future-oceania.org/event/introduction-to-the-living-building-challenge-june/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Living Building Challenge,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240418T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240418T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T134805
CREATED:20240129T032548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T035845Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Living Building Challenge | April
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nWhat if every single act of design and construction made the world a better place?\n  \n\n\n\n\nThe Living Building Challenge™ – or LBC for short – is the world’s most rigorous proven performance standard for buildings. People from around the world – including Australia – use this regenerative design framework to create spaces that operate as cleanly\, beautifully\, and efficiently as nature’s architecture. \nThese webinars provide an overview of the LBC philosophy and program\, as well as the components that make it the go-to tool for regenerative design. We’ll also discuss how the LBC can solve problems using a framework based on proven performance rather than paper-based predictions. \nWe will focus on the latest version of the standard (LBC 4.0)\, and discuss how Australian projects can maximise positive impacts to place\, community\, and culture. We will share Australian and International case studies\, and provide opportunities for interactive discussions and Q&As. \nThis webinar is ideal for built environment professionals looking for an introduction (or refresher) in regenerative design. \nPlease note that webinars will NOT be recorded. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n1. Understand the philosophy of the Living Building Challenge\n2. Describe the key components of the program\n3. Identify resources provided by the Living Future Institute for deeper engagement\n4. Hear from local built environment professionals that have worked on Australian LBC projects \n\nWEBINAR DETAILS \nDate: Thursday 18th April 2024\nTime: 12:00PM-1:30PM (AEST – find your timezone here)\nPlatform: Zoom \nREGISTER
URL:https://living-future-oceania.org/event/introduction-to-the-living-building-challenge-apr/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Living Building Challenge,Training
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SUMMARY:Info Session: LFA +  Regional Intensive Course
DESCRIPTION:Our LFA + Regional Intensive Course makes the most of online content and grounds it in the local context. You’ll also complete the course with a cohort of connected professionals that can support each other through the program and with LBC projects in the future. \nFor full course details\, please visit this page. If you have any questions about the course\, please register below to attend the free info session: \nDate/Time: Friday\, 8th March at 12pm-12:30pm\nLocation: Zoom\nCost: Free \nRegister
URL:https://living-future-oceania.org/event/living-future-accreditation-regional-intensive-course-info-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240215T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T134805
CREATED:20230116T222854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T233400Z
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SUMMARY:National Biophilic Design Awards Info Session
DESCRIPTION:The Living Future Institute of Australia is excited to host the 2024 National Biophilic Design Awards. \nThe National Biophilic Design Awards recognise achievements in Australian buildings\, interiors\, renovations and communities that demonstrate the principles and benefits of biophilic design. \nThis free info session offers the opportunity to ask questions about the awards and applications. All the key information is on the website\, no new information will be presented in this session. \nTime: 11:00AM AEDT \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: Free \nREGISTER
URL:https://living-future-oceania.org/event/national-biophilic-design-awards-info-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Design Competition Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240131T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T134805
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SUMMARY:National Biophilic Design Awards 2024
DESCRIPTION:The National Biophilic Design Awards recognise achievements in Australian buildings\, interiors\, renovations and communities\, that demonstrate the principles and benefits of biophilic design.  Applications open 31st January and close 28th March 2024 with an Awards Evening on 16th May 2024. \nLearn more at here.
URL:https://living-future-oceania.org/event/national-biophilic-design-awards-2024-applications/
LOCATION:COX Architecture\, 70 George Street\, The Rocks\, Sydney\, New South Wales\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Biophilic Design Initiative,Design Competition Events
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SUMMARY:LFIA at Sydney Build Expo
DESCRIPTION:We’re hosting a networking session and speaking at the Sydney Build Expo! \nSydney Build Expo \nDate: Monday 6th – Tuesday 7th March\, 2023\nLocation: ICC\, Sydney\nCost: Free Registration \nLFIA Session Details \nMonday 6th\, March: Living Building Challenge Networking Session\n2:30pm – 3:45pm at the Networking Hub\nConnect with regenerative design professionals and explore the Living Building Challenge petals. \nTuesday 7th March: A Sustainable Built Environment through Regenerative Design Panel\n3:00pm – 3:50pm at the Sustainability Stage\nLFIA CEO\, Laura Hamilton-O’Hara joins Lee Allen (Director of Urban Design & Landscape Architecture – GHD Woodhead) and Valerie Saavedra Lux (Regenerative Practice Lead – BVN) for a discussion on the importance and impact of regenerative design. \nRegister for Free Tickets Here!
URL:https://living-future-oceania.org/event/lfia-at-sydney-build-expo/
LOCATION:ICC Sydney
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney Build Expo":MAILTO:https://www.sydneybuildexpo.com/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220909T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T134805
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SUMMARY:Oceania Biophilia Summit - EOI
DESCRIPTION:With the success of the Oceania Biophilic Design summits in 2019 and 2020\, the summit will return in September. For a truly biophilic experience\, the summit will hosted as a retreat in the Blue Mountains. The summit will include keynotes\, workshops and biophilic experiences. \nIf this immersive biophilia experience is of interest to you\, please express interest to be the first to receive details.
URL:https://living-future-oceania.org/event/oceania-biophilia-summit-eoi/
LOCATION:TBC
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