Past Events
Past events that the Institute has participated in include:
Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA) 2011
14-16 November 2011, Sydney
Craig Roussac and Jesse Steinfeld presented on issues of thermal comfort and energy savings in commercial buildings. Paper title: Revisiting summer setpoint strategies for conventional air-conditioned office buildings.
GreenBuild Expo
4-7 October, Toronto
Investa Property Group and Green Buildings Alive were represented at the world’s biggest green building Expo.
See our slides >>
GreenBuild Page >>
6th World Environmental Educators Congress
19-23 July 2011, Brisbane, Australia
Beck Dawson presented the Green Buildings Alive initiative as an example of workplace education and use of feedback to achieve better energy efficiency.
Australia and New Zealand Architectural Science Association
24-26 November 2010, Auckland, New Zealand
The Institute's work on adaptive thermal comfort and the role of 'human factors' in determining the energy efficiency of buildings was presented at the 44th annual conference of ANZAScA.
World Computer Congress 2010
20-23 September 2010, Brisbane, Australia
Held every two years, the World Computer Congress is the International Federation for Information Processing's main global event. In 2010 the Investa Sustainability Institute's work on visualisation of property operational data was featured as part of the SustainIT stream.
World Computer Congress Page >>
7th International Responsible Investment Conference
14-15 September 2010, Sydney
Presented by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia
in partnership with EPA Victoria on behalf of UNEP FI and UN PRI, the conference presents experts in responsible investment to Australian and New Zealand investment and business professionals. Investa Sustainability Institute's work on improving reporting transparency in the property sector was showcased.
NSW Energy Efficiency Training Program Launch
9 June 2010, Sydney
This event launched eighteen new training projects funded by the NSW Government. Investa Property Group's innovative in-house training for sustainability was presented as an 'industry perspective' with focus on how an organisation-wide training program can develop green skills and also stimulating demand for those skills.
Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Building Services (ARBS) Exhibitions
13 April 2010, Sydney
This conference and trade exhibition featured over 50 international and national experts discussing the role of HVAC & R systems in delivering energy savings and greenhouse gas reductions from the operation of buildings. Investa was asked to present on a variety of topics, including mandatory disclosure of energy performance in buildings, reducing carbon emissions from buildings, and understanding where value lies in future property markets.
Sustainable Facilities Management 2010
23 March 2010, Melbourne, IQPC
This conference focused on techniques to reduce environmental impacts from the operation of large commercial facilities, including strategies for improving asset quality and value, overcoming internal language barriers and using the power of data
Green Cities 2010
22- 23 February 2010, Melbourne
Presented by Green Building Council of Australia and Property Council of Australia, Green Cities has become the largest and most influential annual green building conference in the Asia Pacific region. The conference examined how it is one thing to design a green building, and another to ensure it operates as designed.
Green Cities 2010 Highlights (YouTube) >>
Performative Ecologies in the Built Environment | Sustainable Research across Disciplines
25-27 November 2009, Launceston
The 43rd annual conference of ANZAScA discussed the latest research on the effect of operational, embodied, behavioural and infrastructural aspects of the built environment on society, environment and the economy. ISI presented "An analysis of energy efficiency actions within a portfolio of existing commercial office buildings."
ANZAScA 2009 Conference Page >>
The Future of Energy Efficiency Policy
12 November 2009, Melbourne
The Energy Efficiency Council's National Conference 2009 brought together independent experts and policy makers from across Australia for in-depth, informed debate on how to put Australia at the forefront of energy efficiency improvement. The conference included a focus on retrofitting existing buildings and addressed the question: What market failures do we need to overcome to achieve the true potential for efficiency in commercial buildings?
NSW Sustainable Development Forum: "The Carbon Obligation"
27 August 2009, Sydney
The Carbon Obligation – everything you need to know if you buy, sell, lease, develop or manage property. The Hon Peter Garrett AM MP, Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts and a panel of industry experts discussed how the Federal government’s new carbon policies will directly impact the property sector.
Property Council of Australia - photos and videos >>
Do you know HOW to manage green retrofitting?
19 August 2009, Sydney
This seminar hosted by Facilities Management Association of Australia
provided important insights into the green retrofitting process and the role of the facility manager. It explored the drivers for initiating the process, the property and facility issues, the preparation of a business case, the management of the project and stakeholders, and the ongoing operational and maintenance requirements to achieve a successful green facility outcome.
Facilities Management Association >>
Mini conference: Retrofitting sustainability to offices and multi-residential buildings using bioclimatic principles: Looking for value adding
3 August 2009
The conference, convened by the architecture programs at the University of Sydney, sought feedback from practitioners on their approach to the challenges of retrofitting sustainability to offices and multi-residential buildings using bioclimatic principles. This conference brought together local and international experts to look at current research and its application to warming climates. The conference included a public lecture by internationally renowned architect Dr Ken Yeang sponsored by Investa.
Principles for Responsible Investment, 16-17 July 2009, Sydney, Uniited Nations Principles for Responsible Investment
The third United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment in person event included a session on “Responsible property ownership: The scope for tenant engagement”. This session explored how investors can effectively engage tenants on issues such as energy efficiency, green fit-outs, waste and recycling, and ongoing use of the building in the most sustainable way. The UNEP FI Property Working Group presented an upcoming report on tenant engagement, and signatories were invited to share their experiences.
