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SUSTAINABILITY IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT What is next for Green Star

SUSTAINABILITY IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT What is next for Green Star. Andrew Aitken, Director Green Star Green Building Council of Australia. Current Green Star Tools. What’s next?. Operations. Communities Categories. Communities Timeline. Stage 1// Framework. Stage 2// Tool Development.

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SUSTAINABILITY IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT What is next for Green Star

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  1. SUSTAINABILITY IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENTWhat is next forGreen Star Andrew Aitken, Director Green StarGreen Building Council of Australia

  2. Current Green Star Tools

  3. What’s next? Operations

  4. Communities Categories

  5. Communities Timeline • Stage 1// Framework Stage 2// Tool Development JUN-JUL10 AUGUST10 2012/13 MARCH-APRIL10 NOV09-FEB10 MAY-JUNE10 2011/12 JUNE10-2011 Draft Framework Research Industry consultation Finalise Framework Pilot tool Tool development Release Tool Launch Final Framework + Tool Scoping Paper

  6. Existing buildings

  7. Green Star - Operations will: • address building operations and maintenance, including performance benchmarking; • incorporate NABERS certificates where available • incorporate other reporting standards where appropriate • address many different building types; • be comparable to / compatible with Green Star Design and As Built; • allow individual building as well as portfolio level assessments; • be cost-efficient and user friendly in its delivery; • reward environmental benefits that exceed standard practice; • recognise market leadership in holistic building operations and management.

  8. Green Star - Operations Timeline • Stage 1// Scoping the tool Stage 2// Tool Development JAN 11 FEB 2011 MARCH - DEC 2011 JAN 2012 FEB 2012 Mid 2012 AUG-NOV10 JULY 2010 DEC10 Concept development DRAFT Scoping Paper Public Consultation Tool development Sponsorship procurement FINAL Scoping Paper TWG assembly Sponsorship procurement Tool development Pilot tool Release Tool Version 1 Stakeholder Reference Group Established

  9. The single Green Star tool • An integrated online rating tool and technical manual • One tool – customised to suit the project • Integrated submission templates and examples • Links to online resources and standards • Instantly updated with new rulings and corrections • Online submissions • More flexible assessment options

  10. Material Credit Reviews • Reviews of four Materials Category credits have been undertaken over the past two years. • Timber • PVC • Steel • Concrete • Aim: • To keep these credits abreast of emerging industry benchmarks for environmental performance • To provide clarity to a diverse range of stakeholder concerns which have been collected over time in relation to these credits.

  11. Material Credit Reviews Material Credit Review projects focus on: • Broadening recognition of best practice initiatives being developed and used across different building materials industries which go beyond the measures currently recognised in Green Star. • Encouraging industries to innovate in pursuit of positive environmental outcomes. • Using Green Star to stimulate positive outcomes in the material industries and reflect this in the built environment.

  12. Questions?

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