The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has released a scoping paper for the new Green Star – Design & As Built rating tool and is calling for industry feedback.
Green Star – Design & As Built, the ‘next generation’ Green Star rating tool, will be able to assess most building uses in Australia with the exception of single-unit dwellings, and will cover single- and mixed-use buildings at both the design and construction phases.
“Green Star – Design & As Built is more than just an amalgamation of the existing rating tools for the design and construction of buildings,” according to GBCA CEO, Romilly Madew.
“With this rating tool, we aim to refine best practice benchmarks for sustainable design and construction in Australia, and address a host of emerging sustainability issues."
The scoping paper was developed in response to feedback received to the Green Star – Design & As Built Consultation Paper released in October 2013.
The scoping paper outlines the GBCA’s proposed approach to the new rating tool, including an improved certification pathway, online delivery platform and revised weighting system.
The feedback period is open until July 31, 2014.
A first draft of all credits will be released for public comment at the end of April 2014, and feedback on these credits will be encouraged. Project teams will also be invited to test the draft credits on currently registered projects.
Green Star – Design & As Built will be launched online and available for project registration from late 2014.
“We encourage industry to download the scoping paper, share feedback and get involved with the development process to ensure we deliver a rating tool that is user-friendly, cost-effective, encourages innovation and delivers world leadership in sustainable design and construction,” Madew said.
“The delivery of Green Star – Design & As Built is an important part of our strategic plan and is consistent with our mission to integrate green building initiatives into the mainstream design, construction and operations of buildings, and to drive the Australian property industry towards sustainability."
For details and to download the paper go to www.gbca.org.au
