Green Star (Australia)
The Green Star rating system assesses the sustainability of projects at all stages of the built environment life cycle.The system considers assesses and rates buildings, fitouts and communities against a range of environmental impact categories, and aims to encourage leadership in environmentally sustainable design and construction, showcase innovation in sustainable building practices, and consider occupant health, productivity and operational cost savings.Flinders Medical Centre – New South Wing was the first healthcare facility in Australia to achieve a Green Star rating.[5] Bond University Mirvac School for Sustainability achieved the first Green Star rating for an educational facility.Other well-known Green Star projects include 1 Bligh Street in Sydney and the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.