Green Star Buildings v1.1 is the latest evolution of the Green Star Buildings rating tool. Five years in the making, this update sharpens the focus on climate action, nature and circularity, while introducing greater flexibility to make certification more accessible and practical for a wider range of projects.

This short course provides a detailed insight into the update, and is specifically for Green Star Accredited Professionals (Buildings).

In this session, you will:

• Gain a clear understanding of the key updates in Green Star Buildings v1.1, including the Climate Positive Pathway, Nature Positive Pathway and new circularity requirements

• Understand how v1.1 aligns with emerging regulatory and market drivers, including climate reporting, embodied carbon requirements, TNFD and the Australian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

• Explore the new stepped point structures and usability improvements designed to offer greater clarity and flexibility for project teams

• Learn what these changes mean for your project pipeline and how to confidently transition from v1 to v1.1
   

FAQs

Do I have to be a GSAP in Buildings to do this short course?  
The intent of this course to explain the key updates in Green Star Buildings v1.1. A strong understanding of Green Star Buildings v1 will be assumed. 

Does this course offer GSAP accreditation in Buildings v1.1?
This course is not part of the GSAP accreditation pathway. If you’d like to become a GSAP in the Green Star Buildings tool, you will be required to attend a Green Star foundations course followed by a Green Star Buildings advanced course. Please see our website for further information on the accreditation pathway and our calendar of upcoming courses.

I am targeting the Green Star Accredited Professional criteria under the Industry Development credit for a Green Star Buildings v1.1 project. Can I use my existing Buildings GSAP accreditation?
Yes, a Green Star Buildings GSAP accreditation will be applicable for Green Star Buildings v1 and v1.1 projects. A new accreditation for v1.1 is not required.

When must new projects register under Green Star Buildings v1.1? 
From 1st May 2026, new projects must register under Green Star Buildings v1.1, and updated Climate Positive benchmarks will apply. This includes the requirement for all buildings to be all-electric regardless of the targeted star rating (a change that would have come into effect on 1st January 2026 under Green Star Buildings v1). Projects registering under Green Star Buildings v1 before 30th April 2026 will be assessed using the current (2023) Climate Positive Pathway requirements. This course will help you understand these changes.