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Course overview
The HIA GreenSmart® Professional course helps builders and designers apply sustainable residential building practices that are practical, efficient, and future-ready — benefiting their clients, their business, and the environment.
HIA GreenSmart® is Australia’s original training program for sustainable home building. This comprehensive course is tailored for both HIA members and non-members who want to:
- Gain practical knowledge of environmentally responsible design and construction
- Understand current energy frameworks, climate targets, and sustainability standards
- Meet the growing market demand for greener homes and renovations
- Demonstrate their commitment to sustainability with trusted GreenSmart accreditation
What you'll learn
The course is delivered in two parts:
- Module 1 - Setting the scene
- Introduction
- A global perspective to reducing carbon emissions
- The Paris Agreement and Glasgow Climate Pact
- Australia’s energy strategies and frameworks
- Residential energy efficiency resources and regulatory guidance
- Module 2 - Understanding and applying sustainability in GreenSmart Design
- Introduction
- Defining sustainability
- Environmental, economic and equity perspectives
- Building efficiency
- Sustainability standards and metrics
- Module 3 - Seasonally passive principles
- Introduction
- Site analysis basics
- Passive heating and cooling
- Draught proofing
- Protection from extremes
- Module 4 - Responding to the environment
- Introduction
- Sustainable subdivision design
- Individual lot design and landscaping
- Sustainable construction practices
- Maintenance and living in a sustainable environment
- Module 5 - Reduce, Reconsider, Reapply
- Introduction
- Water reduction v efficiency
- Energy reduction v efficiency
- Waste reduction v efficiency
- Carbon neutral and net zero
- Case studies
- Module 6 - Construction methods
- Introduction
- High mass construction
- Light weight construction
- Modular construction
- Alternative and hybrid construction
- Passivhaus
- Aktivhaus
- Module 7 - Thermal performance
- Introduction
- Considerations for a building
- Thermal mass effect on building performance
- Insulation and conductivity
- Window and door glazing frames
- Slabs and soil types – what to consider
- Framed and suspended doors
- Colours and reflectivity
- Module 8 - Marketing credentials
- Building credibility with your GreenSmart credentials
- Leveraging the logo
- Showcasing your projects
- Marketing strategy
- Your digital presence
- Interactive workshops to apply your knowledge
- Led by experienced GreenSmart trainers
- Date options will be provided upon registration
Upon successful completion of the course, both online and virtual components, you will receive a Statement of Completion.
HIA members will also be recognised as official HIA GreenSmart® Professionals, and receive:
- The HIA GreenSmart® Professional logo
- Promotional materials to help market your green credentials
- Access to submit entries in the prestigious HIA GreenSmart® Awards.
CPD points
This workshop has been approved for CPD (Continuing Professional Development) points as below:
- NSW – 14pts
- TAS – 12pts
Fees
| Member | Non-member |
| $847 | $990 |
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Who would do this training?
The course is suitable for builders and designers, however anyone with a passion to increase their knowledge in the area of sustainable housing will benefit from undertaking this course and network with other participants.
Group Training
HIA can provide tailored Professional Development (PD) sessions for your team that are dedicated to the topics that affect your business.
Get in touch to arrange an industry expert-led group session at a time and date that suits you.
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Why study with HIA?
Online, virtual & in-person options
Earn CPD points
Payment options
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