NABERS v Green Star – Part 3
A Green Star Rating is primarily focused on the environmental footprint required to construct the building and the impact that construction methodology and materials have on the long term sustainability of the building.
What are its Key Principles?
Green Star Ratings are administered by the Green Building Council of Australia and its aim is to promote sustainable development and the transition of the property industry towards sustainability by promoting green building programs, technologies, and design practices.
The key elements that Green Star focuses on are –
Innovation
Land Use and Ecology
Construction Materials
Energy Usage
Energy Source
Indoor Environment Quality
Transport provisions
Water usage and re-use
Building Emissions
Building Management Practices
Green Star Ratings are a very holistic approach and look at everything from the environmental footprint of the building materials used to construct the project, through to the energy efficiency of the completed structure, and the management practices of the building into the future.
