Certification

Although Green Star rating tools are freely available for self-assessment, a design, project or building cannot publicly claim or promote a Green Star Certified Rating or use the Green Star logos unless the GBCA has validated the project's achievement through formal assessment which results in Certification.

Certification Process

Understand the Green Star Certification Process to manage expectations for both project teams and Applicants (Building Owner/Tenant).

Download the Certification Process.

Is your project Eligible?

To be eligible for Green Star assessment, projects must meet each of the following four Eligibility Criteria:

Eligibility Criterion 1: Spatial Differentiation
Eligibility Criterion 2: Space Use
Eligibility Criterion 3: Conditional Requirements
Eligibility Criterion 4: Certification Timing

Download the Green Star Eligibility Criteria.
Download the Project Eligibility Form.

Project Registration

Once a project has identified the most appropriate Green Star Rating tool, and ensured it is eligible to receive a Green Star Certified Rating, it can register with the Green Building Council of Australia.

Registration establishes a connection with the GBCA and gives the project access to essential information including Submission Assistance.

Download the Green Star Registration Application Form.
Review the Certification Fee Summary.

Submission Assistance

Registered Green Star projects are entitled to a number of complimentary services and initiatives:

- 1 x place at Submissions Workshop
- 2 x Credit Interpretation Requests
- 4 x Technical Clarifications
- Templates, Forms & Checklists
- Guides

Read more about Submission Assistance.

Assessment Panel

An Assessment Panel consists of 2-3 Certified Assessors, an Independent Chair and a GBCA representative.

Each Certified Assessor will review the entire submission in their own time and meet to discuss the results of their review. The Independent Chair mediates this discussion to ensure the assessment process is followed and that all projects are assessed equitably. A GBCA representative will also be present during each Assessment to record the results.
Read more about the Assessment Panel.