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Wed 26 Mar, 2008 Green Star

Management

Credits address the adoption of sustainable development principles from project conception through design, construction, commissioning, tuning and operation.

IEQ

Credits target environmental impact along with occupant wellbeing and performance by addressing the HVAC system, lighting, occupant comfort and pollutants.

Energy

Credits target reduction of greenhouse emissions from building operation by addressing energy demand reduction, use efficiency, and generation from alternative sources.

Transport

Credits reward the reduction of demand for individual cars by both discouraging car commuting and encouraging use of alternative transportation.

Water

Credits address reduction of potable water through efficient design of building services, water reuse and substitution with other water sources (specifically rainwater).

Materials

Credits target resource consumption through material selection, reuse initiatives and efficient management practices.

Land Use & Ecology

Credits address a project's impact on its immediate ecosystem, by discouraging degradation and encouraging restoration of flora and fauna.

Emissions

Credits address point source pollution from buildings & building services to the atmosphere, watercourse, and local ecosystems.

Innovation

Green Star seeks to reward marketplace innovation that fosters the industry's transition to sustainable building.

 

 

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