Register now and be ready for the challenge of transforming our existing building stock for a sustainable Australia.

The 8th annual Green Building and Design Conference will explore innovative trends and practices in building retrofits. Public policy developments and initiatives, academic analyses and several case studies will address the opportunities inherent in sustainable building renovation in the commercial and the residential sector and illustrate successful strategies.

Hosted by the RMIT Centre for Design, this conference brings together architects and designers, policy makers, energy consultants, building owners and the building industry.

Take advantage of the conference to network with experts, expand your knowledge and be inspired to implement new strategies in your current and future projects.

An outstanding line-up of speakers includes:

- Gavin Jennings MLC, Minister for the Environment and Climate Change, Minister for Innovation
- The Right Honourable Lord Mayor Robert Doyle
- Damon Moloney, Wind and Sustainability Consultant for Umow Lai
- Bruce Precious, Sustainability Manager for The GPT Group
- Chris Bosse, Director of the Laboratory for Visionary Architecture (LAVA)
- Ken Guthrie, General Manager Sustainable Environs for Sustainability Victoria

Visit the conference website at www.rmit.edu.au/cfd/gbd2010 to view the full program.
The wide range of pertinent topics include
- Renovating for a different future
- City of Melbourne's 1200 Buildings Program
- Mandatory disclosure of building performance
- Material recycling
- Building transformation
- Wind energy
- Non-technical aspects of energy efficiency in office building
- Sustainability and heritage
- Life cycle perspective of renovations

Numerous site visits demonstrating the retrofits of commercial and residential buildings round off the program.

Attendance at the conference can be extended into a professional training single course at RMIT University. This single course provides a perfect opportunity for professional development and to boost your skills in the related fields of engineering, environment, architecture, construction and planning.

Attendance can be in person or online. Register before the 30th of July and receive a 25% discount!

Conference fees (incl. GST)
Full fee: $1,045
Students: $330
Online attendance: $770

Discounts for group bookings are also available.

Register online at www.shortcourses.rmit.edu.au or telephone RMIT Short Courses on 03 9925 8111.

If you would like more information on the conference or single course, visit www.rmit.edu.au/cfd/gbd2010 or contact Nicola Willand at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it au.