Green Star FAQs


FAQ F-00243
Can typical floorplates be modelled for daylight rather than each level?

Yes, a project may use a sample approach to model daylight for ascending uniform floorplates for the purpose of demonstrating compliance where:

  • Each distinct floorplate and residence is modelled in totality.
  • Each distinct floorplate and residence is modelled at the lowest possible opportunity.

The approach is allowed where:

  • No recognised surrounding infrastructure or landform that would influence daylight of a higher level
  • Ascending floorplates have uniform floor plans, orientation, material composition, arrangement and spatial relationship to overshadowing buildings or features.

Documentation Requirements:

Please provide the following in your submission:

  • Architectural drawings of typical floor plates.
  • Evidence demonstrating there is no surrounding infrastructure capable of influencing daylight.
  • A copy of this response.

All other requirements are as per the submission guidelines. 

 





Rating Tools

This FAQ is related to the following Rating Tools, Categories or Credits:

  • Green Star - Design & As Built v1.1 / Indoor Environment Quality
  • Green Star - Design & As Built v1.2 / Indoor Environment Quality / 12.1 Visual Comfort - Daylight
  • Green Star - Design & As Built v1.3 / Indoor Environment Quality / 12.1 Daylight
  • Green Star - Interiors v1.2 / Indoor Environment Quality / 11.1 Visual Comfort - Daylight
  • Green Star - Interiors v1.3 / Indoor Environment Quality / 11.1 Daylight
  • Green Star - Interiors v1.3 / Indoor Environment Quality / 14.B.3 Daylight
  • Green Star Buildings v1 / Healthy / 11 Light Quality
  • Green Star Buildings v1.0 / Healthy / 11 Light Quality


Disclaimer

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  • provided as additional technical assistance for Green Star users.
  • optional and free to use on Green Star projects.

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