Green Star in focus

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From healthcare infrastructure to industrial facilities, universities and apartments, the 'Green Star in focus' series will take an in-depth look at how different types of buildings are enjoying the benefits of Green Star

Energy performance in Green Star buildings

Does green building design perform as promised?
This is a question the property industry has asked consistently for two decades. The perceived performance gap between ambition and actuality has led owners and occupants to ask: Are we getting what we’ve paid for?
This report from Green Building Council of Australia provides a clear and emphatic ‘yes’.

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The case for sustainable social infrastructure

As Australia and New Zealand increase their efforts to tackle climate change, our governments must find ways to reduce carbon emissions, energy and water use and waste, while still providing high quality, cost-effective social infrastructure.

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The case for sustainable industrial buildings

Industrial buildings play a key role in the economies of Australia and New Zealand. We explore why these assets must be future-proofed for the impacts of a changing climate, and a low carbon economy.

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The case for sustainable healthcare

The first instalment in the series, we explore the benefits of a Green Star certification in healthcare infrastructure.
This paper was made in partnership with NZGBC and NAB

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Sustainable finance industry guide

This industry guide provides information about sustainable finance in the built environment in Australia. It is designed to support investor understanding of Australia’s world-class rating tools and standards, and how these can be applied to direct more capital towards sustainable finance for our built environment.

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Green schools report

The report provide students, teachers and administrators from primary to tertiary levels, as well as government, industry and the broader community, with information about why we need greener schools, how we can make our schools better, and what people can do to help.

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Green Star in focus: the business case

Green Star in focus: the business case, drills down into the financial benefits for owners, tenants and investors.

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