Green Star Communities Foundation Course

The Green Star – Communities Foundation Course teaches the fundamentals of the Green Star - Communities rating tool. The participants learn about the business case for sustainable communities, the categories and credits within the rating tool, and the steps to register and certify a Green Star - Communities project.

The learning format consists of a lecture, Q&A, case studies and small group activities, which provide attendees with:

• knowledge of the principles underpinning Green Star – Communities
• an awareness of how Green Star – Communities fits within the broader set of Green Star rating tools
• an understanding of the eligibility requirements and the certification process
• an understanding of how to use the Green Star - Communities Submission Guideline; and
• an understanding of what the Green Star – Communities categories and credits aim to achieve.

The Green Star – Communities Foundation Course is also an important first step towards becoming a Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) – Communities.

Is this course for me?

The Green Star – Communities Foundation Course is a great introduction to the Green Star – Communities rating tool and sustainable urban design principles and practices. Participants come from a range of sectors and professional backgrounds including academics, architects, contractors/builders, cost planners, engineers, general managers, urban designers, town planners, landscape architects, policy advisers and project managers. We encourage anyone who works on a Green Star - Communities project in any capacity to attend.

CPD

The Australian Institute of Architects has allocated 4 formal CPD points for attendance at this course.