Technical Clarifications

Technical Clarifications often represent the GBCA answers to technical queries and complement Green Star Technical Manuals (e.g. the Assessment Panel will use the Technical Clarifications as public precedent). They do not amend but clarify the Credit Criteria or Compliance Requirements. They are an extension of the Technical Manual; it is the responsibility of the project teams to stay up to date with this section of the website.

Example:
Man-1 'Green Star Accredited Professional' Technical Clarification No. 1
If the schematic design phase of a project commenced prior to the development of the Green Star rating system and the accompanying training course, the project will not be eligible for this point as an equivalent level of advice would not be available.

How to submit a Technical Clarification

Registered Green Star projects must send any Technical Clarifications directly to their GBCA Case Manager. The GBCA Case Manager will be able to respond promptly and provide a more detailed and project-specific response.

Please note the following before submitting a Technical Clarification:

• A Technical Clarification must be submitted by the project contact as each registered project is only entitled to a limited number of Technical Clarifications.
  Additional Technical Clarifications will be charged at $100 (+ GST).
• A Technical Clarification must identify the following:
  - project GS-number;
  - project name;
  - Green Star rating tool and version; and
  - Green Star Category or Credit.

Unregistered projects may submit general queries to Greenstar@gbca.org.au but they will receive a general response as the project details are not known.