Green Star FAQs

Yes, conditionally.  At As Built, the same energy modelling report may be submitted for 15E Reference Building Pathway, if it was submitted and awarded at Design Review and no changes have been made to the design, on the following conditions:  The energy modelling report is to be accompanied by a confirmation letter stating that no changes have occurred between the design and...

For the purposes of credit criterion 8.3A - 'Removing the Source of Pollutants' in Green Star - Interiors and 9.3A  'Removing the Source of Pollutants' in Green Star - Design & As-Built, where printing and/or photocopying equipment are present within the building, the Blue Angel certificate issued in accordance with one of the following test standards can be used to...

The GBCA clarifies that 'organisation-wide' policies and plans may be used on the condition that implementation can be demonstrated at an individual building level by a documentation transmittal process.  The definition of 'implemented' in this context does not refer to the 'Action' or 'Data' elements of the credit criterion but rather evidence that the policy or plan has been adopted on-site...

Yes, the following alternative Compliance Requirements can be used. When used, it must be applied holistically for 1.1 Accredited Professional. 1. GSAP engagement from Green Star registration, or within one month following (rather than from schematic design); 2. GSAP certificate validity from Green Star registration to construction completion; and 3. GSAP involvement. To demonstrate GSAP involvement there must be at least one GSAP...

Yes, the project team can demonstrate compliance with credit '12.0 Glare Reduction', through a provision for tenants to install blinds on the following conditions: Evidence is provided that there are no obstructions to installing blinds, and that the spaces are constructed to support compliant tenant delivered systems;  It is demonstrated that the future installation of blinds to windows is not impeded by...