Green Star FAQs


FAQ F-00422
I have a GSAP accreditation for a New Generation rating tool; can I use this for a Future Focus project?

This FAQ was updated on 05/03/25 to amend the Green Star Buildings GSAP guidance. 

Yes, in certain circumstances only. Green Star Accredited Professionals (GSAPs) who have a valid accreditation under the GSAP program for a New Generation rating tool may use this certification when targeting the Green Star Accredited Professional criteria under the Industry Development credit from a Future Focus rating tool, subject to the following deadlines:

New Generation rating tool Future Focus rating tool Deadline
Green Star - Design & As Built Green Star Buildings

Surpassed. More than one year has elapsed since the first Green Star Buildings advanced course was offered. 

To claim Green Star Accredited Professional criteria under the Industry Development credit from Green Star Buildings, accreditation must be shown for Green Star Buildings GSAP status.

Update: 

Until 1st July 2025, you can continue to use Green Star - Design & As Built GSAP status for the Industry Development credit from Green Star Buildings.

Note: a short course for Existing GSAPs will be available from 1st May 2025.

Update: If you become a GSAP for Green Star Buildings, that status can be applied retrospectively to cover projects 18 months prior to GSAP status being achieved. 
Green Star - Performance v1.2 Green Star Performance v2

28th August 2025.

To claim Green Star Accredited Professional criteria under the Industry Development credit from Green Star Performance v2 after this date, accreditation must be shown for Green Star Performance v2 GSAP status.

 

Beyond the deadline, evidence of valid Future Focus GSAP credentials must be supplied.

 

 





Rating Tools

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

  • Green Star Buildings v1 / Responsible / 1 Industry Development
  • Green Star Buildings v1.0 / Responsible / 1 Industry Development
  • Green Star Performance v2 / Responsible / 1 Industry Development


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