Green Star FAQs

No. Under Green Star Buildings, projects that can demonstrate that all contaminated structures or buildings were demolished and fully removed do not need to conduct a Hazardous Materials Survey when targeting the Banned or Highly Toxic Materials Minimum Expectation Criteria. The intent of the criteria is to ensure occupants are not exposed to banned/toxic materials where existing building elements are retained....

Projects can demonstrate that cycling equipment is safely secured by demonstrating that it is designed in accordance with Table 1.1 from AS 2890.3:2015 Parking facilities, Part 3: Bicycle parking. Bicycle parking facilities are classified in AS2890.3 according to the level of security that is relevant to its use. It is up to the project team to determine what is most appropriate...

Yes. In line with NABERS Embodied Carbon Rules version 2.1, the preferred emission factor data for a specific material is derived from an independently or third party-verified process LCA. This can be an EPD, a carbon footprint declaration (e.g. a PCF) or a Climate Active Product Certification. A PCF can be used as evidence for a product’s emission factor in...

For medical facilities registering for Green Star Buildings certification, the GBCA clarifies that the costs of the following items may be excluded from the project contract value which is used for the purpose of determining the Green Star Certification Fee at time of registration. The GBCA considers this acceptable as these items are not typically base building inclusions. Major Medical Equipment...

The Upgrade Process: 1) Reach out to the GBCA Market Engagement (ME) Team meteam@gbca.org.au and let us know that you are interested in upgrading to Green Star Buildings v1.1. The ME team will then request you submit further detail in an Eligibility Query through the GBCA online portal. 2)  If an earlier version of the certification agreement was executed when the project...