NABERS Rating or Green Star: Which Suits Your Building Project?
In the realm of sustainable building design and operation in Australia, two prominent rating systems stand out: Green Star and NABERS Rating. Both aim to promote environmental sustainability, but they differ in scope, application, and focus. This blog explores the distinctions between Green Star and NABERS Rating . What is NABERS? NABERS, or the National Australian Built Environment Rating System, is a performance-based tool that evaluates the operational efficiency of existing buildings. It measures real-world energy and water consumption, waste management, and indoor environmental quality, providing a star rating from 1 to 6. A higher rating indicates superior performance. The NABERS Rating is widely used for commercial buildings, such as offices, hotels, and shopping centers, offering tenants and owners insights into operational sustainability. NABERS Energy : This component focuses on a building’s energy consumption and gre...