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Most rating tools offer two different certifications: “Design” and “As Built”. A “Design” certification can be submitted for and awarded at the end of the design phase of the project. The intent is that the building can then be marketed as a Green Star SA certified building, having demonstrated the green building strategies to be included in the building. At the end of construction, a project can submit for and be awarded “As Built” certification, certifying that all green building strategies were in fact incorporated into the final building. The two types of certification are completely separate, and a Design certification is not a prerequisite for an As Built certification.
Design submissions must be submitted after tender documents are complete and before practical completion of the building. As Built submissions must be submitted after practical completion and within 24 months of practical completion.
Green Star SA certification recognises projects that demonstrate leadership in environmental building design and construction.
Obtaining 4, 5 or 6 Star Green Star SA Certification will enable a project to:
- Gain market recognition as a leader in the green building industry;
- Achieve a competitive advantage by promoting the building as environmentally and workplace friendly;
- Validate achievement through third party assessment;
- Have the right to promote a Green Star SA rating and use a Green Star SA certified logo
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