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Not all five-star buildings are created equal

Two buildings can both achieve a Green Star rating of five stars or above, but one can cost significantly more to get there. This is not because it’s a better building or the design is more ambitious, it’s often simply because the team chose a more expensive path through the scorecard. Green Star ratings are […]

When performance commitments are put to the test: Lessons from NABERS Projects

For developers, sustainability commitments don’t end at approval. They’re tested later when buildings are occupied and the energy bills start coming in. This is especially true for NABERS Commitment Agreements. They lock in a prediction of future operational performance and once a building is running, that prediction is either confirmed or exposed. The right advice […]

How Co-Perform helped finalise a 5-Star Green Star building submission for Kangan Institute

When the Kangan Institute’s Health & Community Centre of Excellence approached completion, the project needed a clear path to complete its Green Star Buildings submission. Co-Perform were brought in to deliver the specialist modelling that would verify the design in accordance with Green Star certification requirements, minimise project risks, and keep the project moving to […]