Sustainable apartments
Our rating tool, Green Star, certifies the sustainability of buildings , fitouts and communities across Australia. Green Star apartments is a new addition to our Buildings rating tool. It provides apartment developers with a roadmap to create apartment buildings that are healthier, more efficient, and better for the environment.
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has launched its new sustainability rating for apartments to help deliver homes that are more efficient and better for the environment. Green Star apartments is GBCA's new sustainability rating that independently verifies each apartment within a certified building .

BASIX Certificate for Apartment Blocks
Introduction: In New South Wales (NSW), any new apartment block or multi-unit residential development must obtain a BASIX Certificate as part of the approval process. BASIX ( Building Sustainability Index) is a government sustainability scheme that sets minimum targets for water efficiency, energy usage, and thermal comfort in residential buildings . Introduced in 2004, the BASIX program was a ...

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The "Rise and Thrive" report pushes sustainable apartments as the future of Australian housing—but is the industry actually ready? In this post we unpack the benefits, hidden biases, and real challenges of green building , helping home buyers and developers make smarter choices.
Explore the legal requirements for green building projects, including energy efficiency standards, sustainability certifications and compliance obligations in Australia.

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