Living Future Accreditation + Aus/NZ Intensive Course

Become a local leader of the Living Future regenerative design movement

Living 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.

Who should attend?

Built environment professionals in Australia and New Zealand who are eager to take action to transform our industry towards a regenerative design philosophy, including:

• • Architects and Landscape Architects
  • Urban Designers
  • Engineers
  • Sustainability Professionals
  • Project Managers
  • Developers and Contractors
  • Specifiers
  • Manufacturers and suppliers
  • Interior designers
  • Government and policy leaders
  • Team and Community Leaders
  • Philanthropists
  • Educators
  • Students

Format + Inclusions

The blended LFA program includes:

• • 20 hours of self-directed learning using ILFI online modules.
  • 15 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.
  • 5 learning circles to explore ideas further in smaller groups and build a community of practice.
  • 1 Digital copy of Creating Biophilic Buildings by Amanda Sturgeon.

Why this format?

The 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.

Why should you attend?

Depth and diversification of advanced regenerative design knowledge:

• Familiarity with the International Living Future Institute’s certification programs, labels, and initiatives
• Understanding and taking a leading role in regenerative design

Project and career opportunities for impact:

• Growth in your capacity to work on and advocate for advanced regenerative design projects
• Recognition as a distinguished leader in your industry
• Eligibility to fulfil the LFA project team member requirement on LBC 4.0 projects (per Imperative 20 ‘Inspiration & Education’)
• Preparation and confidence for working on projects pursuing Living Future Challenge certifications and labels
• Personal use of post-nominal initials (LFA)

Global community of LFA peers:

• Connection with fellow LFA professionals and Living Future Members through opportunities provided by LFIA and ILFI
• Joining a local and international community of practice that shares a common vision for a living future

Completion 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.

Key Information

Course Dates: The course runs from 27 August to 17 December 2024. The course runs for 17 weeks.  

Learning Modes: Self-directed, online workshops, online learning circles (approx. 60 hours of content).

Timeframe 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.

Required 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”).

Course Cost: AUD $3,740.00 incl. GST 

Payment 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.

Group Size: Approx. 25 people

Tools we will use:

• • Zoom
  • Slack
  • ILFI Education Portal
  • Google Docs
  • Mural

Group 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.

Course Co-facilitators

Bohemia Hookham
Bohemia 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.

Laura Hamilton-O’Hara
Laura 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.

Tricia Love
Tricia 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.

Important notes:

Online workshops will NOT be recorded – please make sure you are able to attend.

Course Schedule

The starting date for the next course is 27 August 2024.

You 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.

Have a question about the course?

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