Sustainable (autosaved)

Sustainable Housing Development
(MGT 60603)
Individual Assignment
Name: Chloe Sim Tiing Ern
Student ID: 0322932
Lecturer: Miss Dianne Kok Hui Wei

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GREENRE (MALAYSIA)
A) Introduction
GreenRE is a joint collaboration between REHDA and the Ministry of Energy, Green
Technology and Water and other government agencies and statutory bodies such as the
Construction and Industry Development Board (CIBD), the institute of Engineers Malaysia
and leading members of academia. GreenRE’s certifications are recognized by various local
authorities such as the National Housing Department, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL),
Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ), Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) and the Iskandar
Regional Development Authority.
B) History
Being the sustainability arm of REHDA Malaysia, it promotes sustainability within the
property industry. It was created back in 2013 by REHDA and launched by YBhg Tan Sri
Peter Chin Kah Fui.
C) Type of Certifications
1 – Residential Buildings & Landed Home
Part Requirements Credits Allocation
1 Energy Efficiency 83
2 Water Efficiency 14
3 Environmental Protection 40
4 Indoor Environmental Quality 6
5 Other Green Features 7
6 Carbon Emission of Development 4
Total Credits 154

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2 – Non-Residential Buildings
3 – Existing Non-Residential Building
4 – Township
Total Credits 183
Total Credits 184
Total Credits 183

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D) CATEGORIES OF CERTIFICATION
Score Rating
90 and above
GreenRE Platinum
85 to < 90
GreenRE Gold
75 to < 85
GreenRE Silver
50 to < 75
GreenRE Bronze

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E) KEY CRITERIA OF RATING
GreenRE assessment criteria consists of six environmental impact categories namely the
energy efficiency, water efficiency, environmental protection, indoor environmental quality,
other green features and carbon emission of development.
Part (1) : Energy Efficiency - This category focuses on the approach that can be used in the
building design and system selection to optimize the energy efficiency of buildings.
Part (2) : Water Efficiency – This category focuses on the selection of fittings and strategies
enabling water use efficiency during construction and building operation.
Part (3) : Environmental Protection – This category focuses on the design, practices and
selection of materials and resources that would reduce the environmental impacts of built
structures.
Part (4) : Indoor Environmental Quality – This category focuses on the design strategies
that would enhance the indoor environmental quality which include air quality, thermal
comfort, acoustic control and daylighting.
Part (5) : Other Green Features – This category focuses on the adoption of green practices
and new technologies that are innovative and have potential environmental benefits.
Part (6) : Carbon Emission Of Development – This category focuses on the use of carbon
calculator to calculate the carbon emission of the development.

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F) ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Stage 1 : Application & Registration
 Applicants have to make an inquiry concerned about the proposed project
 To make sure the application procedure can commence smoothly
 After application form is submitted along with required documents, a letter of offer
(LOO) is issued to applicant
 Upon acceptance, the initial stage of project assessment can commence

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Stage 2 : Project Pre-Assessment & Final Assessment
 When application of assessment is confirmed, the pre-assessment stage commences.
 Project team has to collate and compile documentary evidences and other relevant
information to prepare for documentary audit.
 The documentary audit procedure is done in accordance to the guidelines and criteria
set by GreenRE
 Performed by the assessors alongside the project team involved in the development
 Two-way discussion is essential in providing the best sustainable solutions for the
development to attain its intended goal
 A Letter of Award is issued to accredit the development under audit when both parties
have satisfied criteria and regulations stipulated

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Step 3 : Site Verification Assessment
 Applicant is required to submit a Site Verification Assessment Form (CSVA)
after construction and completion of the proposed development is done.
 The site verification form initiates the final step in the certification process,
which includes the physical verification of project.
 A final review will be done by the assessors when all criteria and requirements
agreed upon in the initial pre-assessment procedure is satisfactory.
 Results will be notified

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Step 4 : Application for Green Tax Incentives

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GREENMARK (SINGAPORE)
A/B) INTRODUCTION/HISTORY
Launched in January 2005, BCA Green Mark Scheme serves as an initiative to
improve Singapore’s construction industry by having more environmentally-friendly
buildings. The intended purpose is to promote sustainability in the built environment
and raise environmental awareness among developers, designers and builders when
they start project conceptualisation and design and also during construction process.
Green Mark gives a consistent strategy to evaluate and verify buildings for their
overall environment performance which helps in delivering more sustainable built
environment and encourages best practice and market change.
Green Mark 2015 gives a stage to perceive and make mainstream the leadership
needed to drive creative, innovative, organisational & technical improvements to the
overall environmental credentials of projects. It plans to further extend building results
to generously lessen the ecological effects and increase the life-cycle quality of
projects.
Green Mark Singapore is a government organization.

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C) TYPE OF CERTIFICATIONS
BCA Green Mark involves various rating tools that together comprehensively rate the
built environment for their overall environmental performances. The different type of
certifications are classified in the table below :
No. Certifications Examples
1 New Buildings Non-residential, Residential & Landed
Housing
2 Existing Buildings Non-Residential, Residential & Schools
3 User Centric Office Interior, Retail, Supermarket, Data
Centres & Restaurant
4 Beyond Buildings Districts, Parks & Infrastructure
The environmental performance of a building development has to be determined by the
numerical scores (i.e. Green Mark points) accomplished as per the applicable criteria using the
scoring approach and the prerequisite requirements on the level of building performance as
specified in this Green Mark scheme document. Points will be awarded for including
sustainable design features and practices under this assessment, which would add up to a final
Green Mark Score. Contingent upon the level of building performance and Green Mark Score,
the building development will be eligible for certification under one of the ratings namely BCA
Green Mark Platinum, GoldPlus or Gold.
GREEN MARK SCORE GREEN MARK RATING
70 and above Green Mark Platinum
60 to <70 Green Mark Gold Plus
50 to <60 Green Mark Gold
Green Mark Certified is equivalent to the BCA Regulation for the Environmental
Sustainability

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Below is the summarized table of the 5 key Assessment Criteria of Green Mark.
There are many criteria of rating with the sustainable outcomes of Green Mark 2015. The
criteria will be restructured into 5 sections, with 16 criteria and 79 sustainability indicators.
Section 1 : Climatic Responsive Design
This section identifies the fundamental design and leadership required to build up a sustainable
building for the tropics, and rewards the outline approach and choices at the conceptualization,
design construction, handover and operation of a building. This section consists of leadership,
urban harmony and tropicality.
Energy
Efficiency
Building Envelop
Design
Energy Efficiency
Index
Sub-metering
Energy Efficient
Features
Greenery
Lightning Zoning
Water
Efficiency
Water Efficient
Equipment
Water Usageand
Leak Detection
Efficient Irrigation
Cooling Tower
Water
Consumption
Environmental
Protection
Site Ecology
Quality Building
Public Transport
Environmental
Friendly Material
Building User's
Guide
Indoor
Environment
Quality
Carbon Dioxide
Monitoring
High Frequency
Ballast
Lighting Level,
Thermal Comfort
Noise Level
Indoor Air
Pollutants
Other Green
Features and
Innovation
Cost Effective
Design
Complementary
Certification
Social Benefits
Section1 :
Climatic
Responsive
Design
Section2 :
Building
Energy
Performance
Section3 :
Resource
Stewardship
Section4 :
Smart &
Healthy
Building
Section5 :
Advanced
Green
Building
Efforts

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Section 2 : Building Energy Performance
This section measures energy effectiveness of a building via the energy efficiency of its
systems, total building energy consumption and the selection of sustainable energy. This
section consists of energy efficiency, energy effectiveness and renewable energy.
Section 3 : Resource Stewardship
This section rewards buildings intended to ration and utilize assets such as water, waste and
construction materials responsibly during construction through to building operation. This
section consists of water, materials and waste.
Section 4 : Smart & Healthy Building
This section will be improved to look into the smart control strategies and the indoor
environmental quality management, for better living life among Singapore’s
community and end-users and urge the people to practice necessary behavioral for
greener buildings. This section consists of smart operations, spatial quality and indoor
air quality.
Section 5 : Advanced Green Building Efforts
This section recognizes the implementation of industry leading strategies, designs or
processes that demonstrate exceptional levels of sustainable performance or innovation.
This section includes cost effective design, complimentary certificates and social
benefits.
F) COUNTRIES USING
Green Mark is well-known
throughout the whole world and has
gained popularity not only in
Singapore but also in countries such
as Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand,
Vietnam, China, Philippines,
India, and the Middle East
applying for Green Mark
certification.

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G) ASSESSMENT PROCESS
The BCA Green Mark Certification Process is shown as below :
1. APPLICATION
- Application is submitted with relevant supporting documents for certification
upon finalization of building design.
- Upon acceptance of application and fee payable, a BCA Green Mark Assessor
will be assigned for the duration of the project.
2. PRE-ASSESSMENT
- To ensure the project team have better understanding of the criteria and
evaluation of the certification level sought, a pre-assessment audit will be
carried out in advance.
3. ACTUAL ASSESSMENT
- When the design and documentary evidences are ready, actual assessment will
be conducted.
- The assessment process includes design and documentary reviews to verify if
the building project meets the intents of the criteria and certification level; and
the prerequisite requirements.
- For projects with potential BCA Green Mark Gold Plus and Platinum rating,
there is a requirement for projects to be presented and assessed by panel
members.
4. VERIFICATION
- When project is completed, site verification has to be conducted.
- Site verification process includes review of delivery records, updated documents
on green features, building energy performance data and photographic evidences.
Site inspection and measurement will be conducted.
- For projects with BCA GoldPlus and Platinum rating, energy savings based on the
actual building operating data and parameters will be required to ascertain the
energy performance of the building.
APPLICATION
PRE-
ASSESSMENT
ACTUAL
ASSESSMENT
VERIFICATION

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G) FEES INVOLVED
The fees vary from different types of building.

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H) HOW TO BE FACILITATOR/ASSESSOR
Criteria Certified GMM Certified GMP Certified
GMFM
Certified
GMFP
Entry
Requirements
Candidates
should possess a
building
engineering or a
building-related
degree which is
recognized
locally with a
minimum of 3
years of relevant
local experience
or 5 years for
diploma holders.
Candidates
should possess
a building
engineering or a
building-related
degree which is
recognized
locally with a
minimum of 5
years of
relevant local
experience.
Candidates
should possess
a building
engineering or a
building-related
degree which is
recognized
locally with a
minimum of 3
years of
relevant local
experience or 5
years for
diploma
holders.
Candidates
should possess
a building
engineering or a
building-related
degree with a
minimum of 5
years of
relevant
experience.
Attended and
passedthe
course
Certification
Course for
GMM
(roughly 4½
days)
Certification
Course for
GMP
(roughly 25½
days)
Certification
Course for
GMFM
(roughly 6
days)
Certification
Course for
GMFP
(roughly 20
days)
Complete
Green Mark
Project
Assessment
Point of
Application
1 Green Mark
Gold or above
project (for new
buildings)
OR
2 Green Mark
Gold or above
projects (for new
non-buildings
e.g. office
interior and
parks)
3 Green Mark
GoldPLUS or
above
(for new
buildings)
Provide
evidence of
involvement in
sustainable
practices in
relation to
Operation &
Maintenance
and/or GM(EB)
projects for at
least 1 existing
building project
2 Green Mark
Gold or above
project (for
existing
buildings)

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GREENSTAR (AUSTRALIA)
A/B) INTRODUCTION/ HISTORY OF GREEN STAR
Green Star is a voluntary sustainability rating system for buildings and communities in
Australia. Launched and started in the year 2003 by the Green Building Council of Australia,
the Green Star rating system assesses the sustainability of projects at all stages of the built
environment lifecycle. Green Star is a government organization. Green Star helps transform
the way Australians are designing, constructing and operating the built environment from
individual buildings to the entire communities. The total area of certified projects for Green
Star is approximately 7,200,000 meter square.
Green Star is an internationally recognized sustainability rating system. Green Star is
assisting to improve environmental efficiencies in buildings, while boosting productivity,
producing job opportunities and improving the health and well-being of our communities.
A Green Star rating provides independent verification that a building or community project is
sustainable. Many benefits can be derived from a green-star certified building and
communities such as operating costs being lowered and asset value increased. Productivity is
also boosted up at the same time the health and wellbeing of occupants are improved
tremendously.

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C) TYPES OF CERTIFICATIONS
Green Star – Communities
Certify a plan for a precient-scale development.
Green Star – Design & As Built
Certify the design and construction of a building.
Green Star – Interiors
Certify the interior fitout of a building.
Green Star- Performance
Certify the operational performance of a building.

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Green Star awards the building and community by giving score sheets and ratings.
Construction reward projects that achieve best practice or above sustainability outcomes will
be awarded.
Score Rating Category
10-19 One Star Minimum Practice
20-29 Two Star Average Practice
30-44 Three Star Good Practice
45-59 Four Star Best Practice
60-74 Five Star Australian Excellence
75+ Six Star World Leadership

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KEY CRITERIA DESCRIPTION CRITERIA(S)
Management Assesses the policies, procedures,
targets and strategies put in place
to ensure building operate to their
fullest sustainable potential.
- Green Star
Accredited
Professional
- Building
Information
- Ongoing
Monitoring and
Metering
- Tuning and
Commissioning
- Environmental
Management
- Green Cleaning
- Commitment to
Performance
Indoor Environment
Quality
Assess and reward strategies and
actions taken to ensure buildings
are healthy and comfortable places
to live and work within.
- Quality of Indoor
Air
- Hazardous
Materials
- Lighting Comfort
- Daylight and
Views
- Thermal Comfort
- Acoustic Comfort

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- Occupant
Comfort and
Satisfaction
Energy Applicants are rewarded for the
implementation of strategies and
actions to measure and reduce a
building’s operational energy use,
reliance on grid energy supply and
greenhouse gas emissions
associated with grid energy
consumption.
- Greenhouse Gas
Emissions
- Peak Electricity
Demand
Transport Rewards strategies and actions that
discourage single-occupant vehicle
use and encourage the use of
alternative transportation modes
such as public transport, walking
or cycling.
- Alternative
Transport
Program
- Transport Modes
Survey
Water Assesses and rewards reductions in
potable water use through the
efficient design of building
services, water reuse and
substitution with non-potable
water sources such as rainwater or
greywater.
- Potable Water
- Fire protection
testing water
Materials Assess issues such as sustainable
procurement and purchasing
(materials in) and the management
of waste (materials out)
- Procurement and
purchasing
- Waste from
operations
- Waste from
refurbishments
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Land use and
Ecology
Assesses the approach taken to
determine the ecological value of a
site and the management and
improvement of biodiversity
through policies and management
practices.
- Ecological value
- Groundskeeping
practices
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Emissions Address the approach taken to
manage and minimize emissions
from stormwater, light pollution
and refrigeration.
- Stormwater
- Light pollution
- Impacts from
refrigeration
-
Innovation Rewards creativity and the
pioneering application of new
ideas and approaches in order to
facilitate the progression of the
facilities management sector
towards more sustainable
outcomes.
- Innovation

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Stage 5 : Certification
A GreenStar certifiedratingisawardedasa third-partyverificationof aproject'ssustainability.
Stage 4 : Assessment
An independentpanel of sustainable developmentexpertsreviews the GreenStarsubmissions
and an overall score isassigned.
Stage 3 : Submission
Thisdocumentationisthensubmittedtothe GBCA for GreenStar Assessment
Stage 2 : Documentation
To demonstrate thattheirbuildings,fitoutorcomunitymeetsGreenStar'ssustainability
benchmarks,projectteamscompilearange of documentationasprojectsare designed,builtor
operated.
Stage 1 : Registration
Projectscan be enrolled throughasimple onlineprocedureatthe official website
(www.gbca.org.au)

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GREENSHIP (INDONESIA)
A/B) INTRODUCTION/HISTORY OF GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
INDONESIA (GBCI)
Established in 2009, Green Building Council Indonesia (GBC Indonesia) is an
independent organization started by professionals in design and construction industry
who are concerned about green building practices. The main concentration of GBC
Indonesia is to pursue the socialization and transformation of sustainable green
principles, particularly in building construction in Indonesia.
GBC Indonesia has made collaborations with various building stakeholders in
organizing activities, which includes professional, government and private sectors.
GBC Indonesia has 4 main programs, there are: market transformation, training and
education, green building certification and stakeholder engagement.
Green Building Council Indonesia is also a prominent member of World Green
Building Council (WorldGBC), where the head quarter is in Toronto, Canada.
GBC Indonesia has missions such as promote and stewards market
transformation, educate the industry and public, forums for industry dialog, builds
community and provides tools and expertise.
A rating system called GREENSHIP is introduced in Indonesia for green
building benchmarks. Greenship is established by Green Building Council Indonesia
by taking into consideration the condition, nature character in addition to the prevailing
guidelines and measures in Indonesia. In 2015, around 140 buildings are reported in
Indonesia to have registered to obtain the green building certification.

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C) TYPE OF CERTIFICATIONS
GBC Indonesia has developed and published five different types of GREENSHIP as shown
below :
1. GREENSHIP New Building
•green buildingconceptis implemented in new buildings
•in terms of design & buildingplanningto create a comprehensive green building
• projects eligiblefor GREENSHIP :
• - new buildingon empty lands
• - new buildingon land in an incorporated area
• - at least90% of electrical mechanical weights or structural work has been refurbished
2. GREENSHIP Existing Building
•this is eligiblefor buildingthathas already been builtand have been in function for at leasta year
after it is constructed
•implementation of green buildingin terms of the buildingsupportand operational management
has to be applied
3. GREENSHIP Homes
• efficiency and proficiency areassessed in the useof energy, water and resources to determine if a
home is economical-friendly
• must also be risk-freeand healthy for the occupants in the house
• to ensure the house is eco-friendly,occupants mustcultivateeco-friendly habits
• types of houses eligiblefor assessment:
• - singleresidencehomes, singleoccupancy homes on ground
• - design new homes, built/existing homes & builthomes are restructured
4. GREENSHIP Interior Space
• can be used by :
•- project teams who areresponsiblein ensuringthe spacewithin a buildingis healthy,risk-freeand
comfortable for living.
•in some partor the entire room within a building
•followed by the procedure of fit out activities
5. GREENSHIP Neighborhood
•idea of sustainability in the region is mostly affected by the condition of region, buildings and
people
•local development is a longterm investment for the sustainability of individual'slives in it
•can be used for evaluation of housing, CBD, industrial estate

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POINTS GREENSHIP RATING
86 – 100 GREENSHIP Platinum
60 – 79 Gold
50-59 Silver
40-49 Certified

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GREENSHIP contains six different categories. Each of the category consists of different
criteria that contains credit point with particular value and will be processed to determine the
assessment. The six main categories are :
1 – Appropriate Site Development (ASD)
Category Appropriate Site Development (ASD)
Purpose To further improve the environmental quality of a town by maintaining or
expanding the greening of area in town. Reducing direct runoff drainage system
from overload pressure will help and minimize the effect on ground water
systems for building use.
Benchmark The presence of vegetation landscape area (soft-scape) that is free from the
building structure and building a basic structure of the garden (hard-scape)
over the ground or subterranean with a zone of least 10% of the whole land or
50% from open spaces in the site.
Background Urban development without proper planning will result in land conversion
towards uncontrollable development. Poor air quality, high concentration of
toxin and floods will occur. Moreover, plants will not be able to absorb the bad
air quality due to carbon dioxide produced by human activities. Floods may
occur in the absence of water catchment areas due to closure of the ground by
buildings and pavements.
2 – Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EEC)
Category Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EEC)
Purpose Acts as a supporting facility procedures to allow examination and recording of
power consumption. it encourages the utilization of energy conservations
through the use of energy efficiency measures.
Benchmark Sub-meters are installed to measure consumption of power, use of natural light
optimally. It encourages the utilization of proficient ventilation out in the open
regions to make air infiltration from the outside, submit the amount of carbon
dioxide emission reductions and utilizing new and sustainable power sources.
Background Managing on energy savings is one important task which consists of
measuring, recording and checking of energy consumption. Sub-metering is

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installed in specific places to support this management activity during the
operation.
3 – Water Conservation (WAC)
Category Water Conservation (WAC)
Purpose Assists in saving water, the utilization of clean water sources and ground water
taps by introducing high productivity water and replace it with the other source
which still support the human life.
Benchmark Equipment are installed such as water meter, rainwater storage tanks to make
arrangements for the establishment of water recycling with adequate limit for
the entire system needs flushing, water system and cooling tower, utilizing
elective water assets.
Background Indonesia faces a common problem which is the difficulty to obtain clean
water. The geographical location of Indonesia allows it to receive all year long
rainfall in most regions which allow the saving water method. It is capable of
flowing water with constant water discharge under conditions that are not too
high pressure.
4 – Material Resources and Cycle (MRC)
Category Material Resources and Cycle (MRC)
Purpose To prevent the utilization of materials that have ODP and ODS. By cutting down on the
use of new raw materials, local materials are fully utilized and also reducing waste to
expand the lifetimes of a material substance.
Benchmark CFCs in refrigerators and Halon in fire extinguishers are not allowed. Local materials
can be reused or can be obtained from alternate sources, using certified and renewable
materials that are internationally and GBCI recognized.
Background Utilization of structures or materials used play an important role in making sure the
city’s construction waste is reduced from destruction. On the other hand, from the
economic perspective owners of buildings can save lots of money from construction.
From the social aspect, the identity of a city can be well preserved when former
buildings of historical buildings are stimulated.

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5 – Indoor Air Health and Comfort (IHC)
Category Indoor Air Health and Comfort (IHC)
Purpose Indoor air quality can be maintained and enhanced by introducing the outside air which
includes monitoring the concentration of carbon dioxide, reducing environmental
pollution and cigarette smoke users of the building, decreasing contamination of unsafe
chemicals, eye weariness and keeping the noise level at an optimal level.
Benchmark Chemical pollutant paints, coatings and materials are not used. The accessibility of the
natural ventilation, natural lighting, thermal comfort and ideal level of the acoustics
level through design process.
Background Source of indoor air contamination can either be from the outside or from within the
building itself. Poor quality indoor air can minimize efficiency and interrupt the
comfort of occupants in the building. Ventilation is used to decrease indoor air
pollution by letting air flow into room to dilute and clean up to make sure it is free
from pollutants and contaminations. Therefore, a minimum level of ideal heating,
ventilating, lighting and acoustic system in a building are needed.
6 – Building Environmental and Management (BEM)
Category Appropriate Site Development (ASD)
Purpose Directs the means of a Green Building design from an early stage to facilitate
the accomplishment of a design that meets the rating including Commissioning
Testing procedure, Advance Waste Management, Implementation Data Base, Fit
Out Agreement with the tenant, and Occupant Survey
Benchmark Involves the AP, a specialist who has been affirmed, by having a letter of
agreement with the occupants of the building, Design and technical
specifications should be finished and implement the installation of the entire
development, measuring user experience through a study of building materials
to influence the design and operation of building systems.
Background The building is a product of assembling an assortment of materials that are not
suitable for each other. This makes each building extraordinary. Therefore, to
ensure all systems are functioning well then there should be a continuous
process to ensure all systems, especially on equipment (hardware) went as
planned and sustainable.

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GREEN BUILDING INDEX (GBI)
A/B) Introduction to GBI & History of GBI
The Green Building Index (GBI) is Malaysia’s industry recognized green rating tool
for buildings to promote sustainability in the built environment and raise awareness among
Developers, Architects, Engineers, Planners, Designers, Contractors and the Public about
environmental issues and responsibility to the future generations.
The GBI rating tool provides an opportunity for developers and building owners to
design and construct green sustainable buildings that can provide energy savings, water
savings, a healthier indoor environment, better connectivity to public transport and the adoption
of recycling and greenery for the projects and reduce our impact on the environment.
There are many reasons why GBI is created. One of the main purposes is to define
green buildings by establishing a common language and standard of measurement. Besides
that, it helps promote integrated whole-building design and recognize and reward
environmental leadership. GBI transforms the built environment to reduce its environmental
impact. It ensures new buildings remain relevant in the future and existing buildings are
refurbished and upgraded properly to remain relevant. GBI is used to validate environmental
initiatives at the design phase of new construction. GBI is encouraged on all such projects to
access and improve their environmental attributes.
GBI is Malaysia’s first comprehensive green rating tool. It was supported and
approved by the PAM Council in August 2008. The new Sustainability Committee was
tasked primarily to develop and set up the Green Building Index and the accompanying Pnael
for certification and accreditation of Green-rated buildings. GreenBuildingIndex Sdn. Bhd
was incorporated on May 21, 2009 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

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C) TYPES OF CERTIFICATION
1 – Non Residential New Construction (NRNC)
o Evaluated by the GBI Non-Residential Rating tools
o Sustainable aspects of buildings that are commercial, institutional & industrial
o Energy efficiency and indoor environment quality are emphasized
o Examples : factories, offices, hospitals, universities, colleges, hotels, shopping
complexes etc.
o Significant reductions in energy consumption can be realized
o Efficiency of active systems is improved and passive designs and proper sustainable
maintenance regimes are well incorporated
2 – Residential New Construction (RNC)
No. Item Maximum Points
1 Energy Efficiency (EE) 23
2 Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) 12
3 Sustainable Site Planning & Management (SM) 33
4 Materials and Resources (MR) 12
5 Water Efficiency (WE) 12
6 Innovation (IN) 8
Total Score 100
o Sustainable aspects of residential buildings are evaluated by the GBI Residential New
Construction (RNC) Rating Tool
o Sustainable site planning & Management (SM) and Energy Efficiency (EE) are
emphasized
o Encourages developers and home owners to consider environmental quality of homes
o Through better site selection, provisions of public transport access, improved
infrastructure etc.
o Examples: Apartments, condominiums, town houses, semi-detached houses,
bungalows etc.
6 Innovation (IN) 7
Total Score 100

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3 – Non-Residential Existing Building (NRNB)
6 Innovation (IN) 10
Total Score 100
o Sustainable aspects of non-residential existing buildings are evaluated by the GBI
Non-Residential Existing Building (NREB) rating tool.
o Energy efficiency and indoor environment quality are more emphasized among the 6.
o Sustainable site planning & management (SM) and Materials & Resources (MR) are
introduced to the Facility Management
o Environmental protection can be improved by using appropriate use of chemicals,
pesticides and procurement policies.
4 – Industrial New Construction (INC)
Part Item Maximum Points
6 Innovation (IN) 7
Total Score 100
o Energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality are emphasized
o They have biggest impact on energy use and the well being of occupants and workers
in the industrial building
o On-site energy capture and improvement in process-energy use are given prominence
with provision of breakout space to reduce workers’ fatigue.
o This tool was developed in collaboration with the Federation of Manufacturer’s
Malaysia (FMM)

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5 – Industrial Existing Building (IEB)
Total Score 100
o Evaluates the sustainability aspects of existing industrial buildings including their
processes
o Additional credits are given for energy efficiency
o Indoor environmental quality is maintained to ensure the well-being and productivity
of the occupants and workers
o Credit points are emphasized on Water Efficiency and Innovation to encourage
improvements and modifications
6 – Township (T)
Total Score 100
o Sustainable townships are livable places that meet the diverse needs of community
o Must be well planned and designed
o To make sure it is safe, secure and enhances the surrounding environment
o Provides a high quality of life for people who live, work and play
o GBI Township Tool sets out a vision for sustainability within the built environment and
provides guidance to assist end users to deliver sustainable townships

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Points GBI Rating
86 - 100 points Platinum
76 - 85 points Gold
66 - 75 points Silver
50 - 65 points Certified

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The GBI Rating System works in a way where more points achieved in certain targeted
areas mean that the building is more towards the environment-friendly side than those that do
not address the issues. There are a few key criteria that are assessed through incorporating
environment-friendly features such as :
Key Criteria Description
1. Energy Efficiency (EE) - Energy consumption can be improved by
optimizing building orientation, minimizing
solar heat gain through the building envelope,
harvesting natural lighting, adopting the best
practices in building services including use of
renewable energy and ensuring proper testing,
commissioning and regular maintenance.
2. Indoor Environment
Quality (EQ)
- Highest quality performance in indoor air
quality, acoustics, visual and thermal comfort
will be achieved. Low volatile organic
compound materials, quality air filtration being
applied, proper control of air temperature,
movement and humidity will be involved.
3. Materials & Resources
(MR)
- The use of environment-friendly materials
sourced is brought to the eye of public from
sustainable sources and recycling. By
implementing proper construction waste
management with storage, collection and re-use
of recyclables and construction formwork and
waste.
4. Sustainable Site
Planning & Management
(SM)
- Choosing the suitable sites with planned access
to public transport, community services, open
spaces and landscaping. Proper construction
management, storm water management have to
be implemented.
5. Water Efficiency (WE) - Rainwater harvesting, water recycling fittings.
6. Innovation (IN) - To meet the criteria of the GBI system,
innovative design and initiatives have to be
taken in consideration.

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Stage 1 : Application &
Registration
The GBI Application Form has to
be filled in and submitted with the
applicant’s contact details, project
information and supporting
documents to
GreenBuildingIndex Sdn. Bhd
(GSB). The registration fee will
be set varies on the size of the
project. Upon payment of the fees,
a GBI registration number will be
given and the GBI Terms and
Conditions will be signed
between the applicant and GSB. A
GBI Certifier will then be
appointed for the project.
Stage 1 :
Application &
Registration
Stage 2 : Design
Assessment (DA)
Stage 3 :
Completion&
Verification
Assessment (CVA)

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Stage 2 : Design Assessment
Applicant may submit the project
for GBI Design Assessment (DA)
whenever he/she is ready. It can be
submitted either directly or through
an appointed GBI Facilitator. To
enable the project to be monitored
easily and assessed in its entire
form, submission should be done
when all key criteria of the design
are finalized and done before the
commencement of construction
due. This will need to involve a
short presentation by the applicant
and their project design team or by
the GBI Facilitator. Upon
completion, the assessment reports
to the GBIAP to register and award
the certification. A score sheet will
be issued together with the
certification as to show the points
achieved based on the criteria.
Stage 3 : Completion &
Verification Assessment (CVA)
Applicant can submit for the
Completion and Verification
Assessment (CVA) when it is
completed. However this has to be
done within 12 months after the
building is completed or when the
building is 50% occupied,
whichever is the earlier. The final
GBI award will be issued by the
GBIAP upon completion of this
CVA assessment. Buildings are
awarded GBI-Platinum, Gold,
Silver or Certified ratings depending
on the scores achieved. Buildings
will have to be re-assessed every
three years in order to maintain their
GBI rating to ensure that the
buildings are well-maintained.

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I) HOW TO BE FACILITATOR/ASSESSOR
1 – Must be a registered member of the Board of Architects, Board of Engineers or Board of
Quantity Surveyors
2 – Must have a recognized degree in architecture engineering, surveying or other building
related disciplines as endorsed by the GBI Accreditation Panel; and with at least 3 years of
relevant working experience acceptable to the GBI Accreditation Panel
3 – Other building practitioners with at least 5 years of relevant working experience acceptable
to the GBI Accreditation Panel
4 – Undergone the GBI Facilitator course
5 – Upon fulfilling criteria 1 to 4, the individual may sit for the GBI Facilitator examinations.
After passing he/she can be registered a GBI Facilitator.

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Summary of Differences
1 – Differences of Key Criteria of Rating
Green Rating Tools Key Criteria of Rating
GreenRE (Malaysia) 1. Energy Efficiency
2. Day Lighting
3. Water Efficiency
4. Environmental Protection
5. Indoor Air Quality
6. Other Green Features
BCA Green Mark
(Singapore)
1. Energy Efficiency
2. Water Efficiency
3. Environmental Protection
4. Indoor Environment Quality
5. Other Green Features and Innovation
Green Star (Australia) 1. Management Category
2. Indoor Environment Quality (IEU)
3. Energy Category
4. Transport Category
5. Water Category
6. Materials Category
7. Land Use and Ecology Category
8. Emission Category
9. Innovation Category
GREENSHIP (Indonesia) 1. Appropriate Site Development (ASD)
2. Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EEC)
3. Water Conservation (WAC)
4. Material Resources and Cycle (MRC)
5. Indoor Air Health and Comfort (IHC)
6. Building Environmental and Management (BEM)
Green Building Index
(Malaysia)
1. Energy Efficiency (EE)
2. Indoor Environment Quality (EQ)
3. Materials and Resources (MR)
4. Sustainable Site Planning and Management (SM)
5. Water Efficiency (WE)
1. Innovation (IN)

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2 – Differences of Categories and Types of Certification
Green
Rating
Tools
Categories of
Certification
Types of Certification
GreenRE  Platinum
 Gold
 Silver
 Bronze
 Residential Building
 Non-Residential Building
 Existing Non-Residential Building
 Township
BCA Green
Mark
 Platinum
 Gold Plus
 Gold
 Certified
 New Non-Residential Buildings
 New Residential Buildings
 Existing Non-Residential Buildings
 Existing Residential Buildings
 New Development of Overseas Projects
 Existing Building of Overseas Projects
Green Star  6 Star
 5 Star
 4 Star
 3 Star
 2 Star
 1 Star
 Design & As Built
 Interiors
 Communities
 Performance
GREENSHIP  GREENSHIP
Platinum
 Gold
 Silver
 Certified
 GREENSHIP New Building
 GREENSHIP Existing Building
 GREENSHIP Interior Space
 GREENSHIP Homes
 GREENSHIP Neighborhood
Green
Building
Index (GBI)
 Platinum
 Gold
 Silver
 Certified
 Non-Residential New Construction (NRNC)
 Non-Residential Existing Building (NREB)
 Residential New Construction (RNC)
 Industrial New Construction (INC)
 Industrial Existing Building (IEB)
 Township

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3 – Differences of Organization
3 Type of
Organizations
Countries In Use
GreenRE Government Malaysia
BCA Green Mark Government Singapore, Malaysia,
Indonesia, Thailand,
Vietnam, Philippines, China,
India and the Middle East
Green Star Government Australia
GREENSHIP Non-Government Indonesia
Green Building Index (GBI) Government Malaysia

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Two (2) Green Rating Tools Suitable In Malaysia
At this point, I have done my research on 5 different rating tools from different
countries and each of them have their own unique characteristics but also have quite a lot in
common as rating tools. The 5 main rating tools that I have researched on are GreenRe from
Malaysia, Green Mark from Singapore, Green Star from Australia, Green Ship from Indonesia
and lastly Green Building Index from Malaysia. All of these rating tools are internationally
recognized and are very professionally used. All of them can be implemented in our country
Malaysia but in my own opinion, the two green rating tools that are the most suitable in
Malaysia are GreenMark from Singapore and Green Building Index (GBI) from Malaysia.
Singapore is a close neighbor of Malaysia and used to be one of the states in Malaysia
many years ago. Although separated, it did not stop Singapore from having close relations to
Malaysia both economically and politically. Both Malaysia and Singapore rely on each other
in various aspects. One of them includes Malaysia learning from Singapore’s advancement. I
personally think Malaysia is suitable to use the green rating tool, Green Mark, from Singapore.
One of the reasons why is because Green Mark is well implemented in tropical countries such
as Singapore and Malaysia. One of Green Mark’s criteria section called Climatic Responsive
Design helps develop proper environmental management for the countries according to the
weather. Malaysia is suited as the weather is more or less the same as Singapore all year long.
Besides that, Green Mark helps to fully utilize resources to produce energy in Singapore.
Malaysia is well known to have a lot of resources which means it can help to generate energy
using renewable energy to maximize energy efficiency and energy effectiveness in the country.
GBI rating tool’s objective is to promote sustainability in the built environment and
raise awareness among the team members in the construction sector about environmental
issues. GBI is suitable as it is originated in Malaysia which means it is more familiar towards
the environmental issues in Malaysia itself. GBI focuses on maximum resource management
and it is assessed through incorporating environment-friendly features. For instance, water
efficiency is one of the key criteria of rating in GBI. Since Malaysia receives rain all year long,
GBI helps to harvest rainwater and also recycle water to make full use of the rainwater. GBI
also sets a budget to make sure implementation of green features into the buildings or
infrastructure will not exceed the set budget. GBI for Malaysia also helps harmonise with the
local climate, traditions and culture.

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References
I. http://greenworkbase.blogspot.my/2014/03/greenre-new-green-building.html
II. https://www.gbca.org.au/green-star/green-star-overview/how-to-achieve-green-star-
certification/
III. http://new.gbca.org.au/
IV. http://gbcindonesia.org/
V. http://www.gbcindonesia.org/greenship
VI. http://www.greenre.org
VII. https://www.bca.gov.sg/GreenMark/green_mark_buildings.html

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VIII. http://www.eco-business.com/news/singapores-new-green-mark-scheme-a-game-
changer/
IX. https://www.bca.gov.sg/GreenMark/others/GM2015_NewBuildings_NRB_Pilot.pdf
X. https://www.bca.gov.sg/GreenMark/green_mark_buildings.html
XI. http://www.eco-business.com/news/singapores-new-green-mark-scheme-a-game-
changer/
XII. https://www.bca.gov.sg/GreenMark/others/GM2015_NewBuildings_NRB_Pilot.pdf

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