Green Star FAQs
Registering with Green Star Buildings
Are there any changes to the certification process for Green Star Buildings?
The certification process for Green Star Buildings remains the same as previous rating tools. Green Star Buildings awards a Certified rating once the building has been built. An optional Designed assessment helps you promote your progress towards a rating to your tenants, future occupants, or other stakeholders. (See Green Star Designed Assessment and Green Star Buildings Certified rating for more information and Marketing Rules and Style Guide For Green Star projects)
What are the costs involved for the Green Star Buildings tool?
Certification fees remain the same as Design & As Built, that is, they are based on the project’s contract value. See Certification fees for a list of fees based on contract value.
Technical question fees and the process remain the same. Project teams can submit general or credit specific questions for the tool through the Green Star project manager.
When will new online platform be available?
The new online platform for Green Star Buildings projects will be available at the end of May.
This FAQ is related to the following Rating Tools, Categories or Credits:
- Green Star Buildings v1
- Green Star Buildings v1.0
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.
The GBCA reserves the right to add or remove FAQ at our discretion.
Submit a question by selecting an option below: