Green Star is the environmental design system most widely used by projects located in Australia and South Africa. It is a relatively new system (pilot phase completed in late 2008). The unique elements of this system include general recommendations about: Mold Prevention, Tenant Exhaust Risers, Reducing Peak Energy Demand, Fire System Water Consumption, and Designing Buildings for Eventual Disassembly (Life Cycle Design). Green Star also includes specific recommendations about use of building materials such as Concrete, Steel, and PVC.
To learn more about Green Star visit http://www.gbcsa.org.za.