2025 Jury
They’re leaders in their respective fields. They’re from universities, industry associations and architecture firms, and they know what sustainable buildings look like. They are world-class industry experts and world-class judges, and will ensure that only the country’s most pioneering green projects have made the final cut.
Dick Clarke
Founding Director, Envirotecture
Australia
Dick Clarke, with 45 years of experience, is the principal of Envirotecture, specialising in sustainable and culturally appropriate buildings.
He has held significant roles in various sustainability organisations and authored key publications like the “Your Home” series.
Emily Wombwell
Director, SJB
Australia
Emily Wombwell, Director at SJB, leads design across multi-residential, mixed-use, and commercial projects. She spearheads SJB’s marketing and communications and co-founded the Perspectives speaker series to support women in design.
Georgios Anagnostou
Director, FUSE
Australia
Georgios Anagnostou, Director at FUSE, is an architect with over 20 years of international experience in architecture, design, planning, and construction, with a focus on social and environmental sustainability and tectonics.
Heather McCabe
Architect and Certified Passivhaus Designer, DJRD Architects
Heather McCabe is an Architect and Certified Passivhaus Designer at DJRD Architects in Sydney. Heather is leading the development of DJRD’s Sustainability Action Plan and is implementing project sustainability strategies across the practice. Heather has previously served as a Board Member for the Australian Passivhaus Association and is currently involved with the Australian Architects Declare Education team.
Jeremy Spencer
Positive Footprints
Jeremy Spencer has been a registered builder and director at Positive Footprints for nearly 20 years. He is an advocate for sustainable design and construction and serves on multiple industry boards.
Mahalath Halperin
Architect & Director, Mahalath Halperin Architects
Mahalath Halperin, FRAIA, has managed her architectural practice since the 1990s, focusing on sustainable and liveable designs. She also conducts environmental audits and has authored various publications, including children’s books.
Sandra Furtado
Director, Furtado Sullivan
Sandra is co-founder of Furtado Sullivan, a Sydney architecture studio known for merging large-scale efficiency with bespoke design. She has contributed to major projects including Barangaroo and One Circular Quay. Sandra excels in navigating urban complexity, using holistic design thinking and multidisciplinary collaboration to deliver creative, sustainable outcomes.
Shae Parker McCashen
Founding Director, Green Sheep Collective
Shae Parker McCashen is the founding director of Green Sheep Collective, a Melbourne-based practice focused on sustainable, community-driven design. With over 24 years of industry experience, she is a passionate advocate for passive solar design, detail-oriented architecture and environmental responsibility. Shae regularly contributes to industry discourse through writing, speaking, and leadership roles within the architectural community.
Tony Edye
Tony Edye and Associates
Tony Edye is a registered architect and sustainability advocate known for innovative, energy-efficient design and decades of community leadership in planning, education, and environmentally responsible building solutions.
