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6 Pillars
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CATEGORIES
1 Energy Efficiency 2 Water Efficiency
Emphasises building design and system selection that optimises the
Looks at the selection of fittings and strategies enabling
energy efficiency of buildings.
efficiency of water use during construction and building operation.
3 Environmental Protection 4 Indoor Environmental Quality
Focuses on the design, practices and selection of materials and
Observes design strategies that enhance the IEQ - air quality,
resources that minimise the environmental impact of built structures.
thermal comfort, acoustic control and daylighting.
5 Other Green Features 6 Carbon Footprint of Development
Looks at the use of carbon calculator to calculate the carbon
Examines the adoption of green practices and new technologies
that are innovative and have potential environmental benefits.
emission of the development.
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