Issue 24, December 2007

The Green Building Council of Australia’s (GBCA) Green Star rating scheme has established itself as an important tool for assessing building sustainability. To support the Green Star rating scheme there are a number of training courses available to provide you  with detailed knowledge.

The first course is the Green Star Accredited Professional. This gives you a comprehensive understanding of the Green Star system with a focus upon content and its practical application. Some people who undertake this training also choose to also complete the exam to become a Green Star Accredited Professional. But this is not mandatory. While the Green Star Accredited Professional may seem to be the domain of Architects, Designers and ESD Consultants, manufacturers and suppliers of building materials should not overlook this valuable training.

As manufacturers and suppliers of building materials you can gain insight into the requirements that your products must achieve to be suitable for Green Star buildings, or green buildings in general. You can benchmark the strengths and weaknesses of your products in order to meet the demands of Architects and Designers who specify green buildings. Furthermore, as a manufacturer or supplier you can develop accurate promotional materials that address the sustainability needs of the market.
 

After completing the Green Star Accredited Professional course, the other training you should consider is the Green Star Office Interiors. This includes detailed guidance about completing the important Materials Calculator.

By becoming a Green Star Accredited Professional this allows you the opportunity to participate in Green Star building projects.  Dr Robert Schiller of CETEC is a Green Star Accredited Professional.  Please feel free to contact or call him if you want his opinion about the benefits of the Green Star training or if you require a Green Star assessment of your building or project.

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Green Building Council of Australia Rating Tools
 

 

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