The Green Building Council of Australia and Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia have partnered together to release a new guide assisting industry to deliver sustainability through the infrastructure and buildings.
Guide to Integrating Sustainability Tools for Buildings and Infrastructure explains how to integrate the Green Star – Design & As Built rating tool for buildings, and Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) Design & As Built ratings tool for infrastructure, on urban development projects. It highlights common elements of the ratings tools, which can create more efficiencies when planning and applying for both certifications.
The collaborative and integrated approach reflects increasing demand and uptake of both rating tools from industry and government. The guide seeks to assist applicants identify potential synergies and reduce risk.
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