Green Star FAQs
Can the Sustainable Transport Calculator be used to determine a reference case for Potable Water - Performance Pathway?
Yes.
Project teams may use the Sustainable Transport calculator to determine the shower demand figures (%) for the reference building case in the Potable Water calculator Green Star - Design & As Built, Green Star - Interiors, Green Star - Railways and Green Star Buildings.
The project team may submit a free Sustainable Transport calculator request to the GBCA and then use the Reference 'Bicycle' percentage figure and input this into the Potable Water calculator.
Guidance:
Please note that the proposed case shall be determined as per the Performance pathway requirements.
Documentation Requirements:
Please provide the following in your submission:
- A copy of this response.
- All other requirements as per submission guidelines
This FAQ is related to the following Rating Tools, Categories or Credits:
- Green Star - Design & As Built v1 / Water / 18 Potable Water
- Green Star - Design & As Built v1.1 / Water / 18 Potable Water
- Green Star - Design & As Built v1.2 / Water / 18 Potable Water
- Green Star - Interiors v1 / Water / 18 Potable Water
- Green Star - Interiors v1.1 / Water / 18 Potable Water
- Green Star - Interiors v1.2 / Water / 18 Potable Water
- Green Star - Interiors v1.3 / Water / 18 Potable Water
- Green Star - Railway Stations v1 / Water / 18 Potable Water
- Green Star - Railway Stations v1.1 / Water / 22 Potable Water
- Green Star Buildings v1 / Positive / 25 Water Use
- Green Star Buildings v1.0 / Positive / 25 Water Use
These FAQs are:
- provided as additional technical assistance for Green Star users.
- optional and free to use on Green Star projects.
When used on Green Star projects, make sure to:
- state the FAQ number on the Submission Template.
- click on "Download" to save the FAQ.
- include the PDF in the submission.
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