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Green Star™ - Industrial Compatibility [IEQ]

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IEQ-2: Air Change Effectiveness

Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining credits by effective delivery of optimum air quality to any occupant throughout the occupied area. Credit points are achieved if at least 95% of the nominated area meets the criteria described in Green Star Industrial Pilot.

 

 

 

Points Available

2

 

IEQ-4: Daylight

Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining credits by contributing, when appropriately designed in combination with other materials/elements to a Daylight Factor (DF) of >2.0%, or a Daylight Illuminance (DI) of at least 250 Lux in accordance with prescribed requirements. Credit points achieved are determined by the percentage (30%, 60% and 90%) of Net Lettable Area (NLA) with the above defined DF or DI.

 

Points Available

3

 

IEQ-4 Note 1: Daylight

Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining credits by contributing, when appropriately designed in combination with other materials/elements to a Daylight Factor (DF) of >2.0%, or a Daylight Illuminance (DI) of at least 250 Lux in accordance with prescribed requirements. Credit points achieved are determined by the percentage (30%, 60% and 90%) of Net Lettable Area (NLA) with the above defined DF or DI.

Product may contribute as an individual component, in combination with other suitable components, in providing Daylight, in whole or in part, with the prescribed requirements.

 

 

 

IEQ-7: Internal Noise Levels

Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining this credit by maintaining internal noise levels at an appropriate level when appropriately designed in combination with other materials/elements. Two credits point are achieved when 95% of the GLA does not exceed satisfactory ambient internal noise levels in accordance with prescribed requirements.

 

 

 

 

Points Available

2

 

IEQ-7 Note 1: Internal Noise Levels

Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining this credit by directly reducing internal noise levels of Building Services Design or Overall Building. One Credit point is achieved where the Building Services Design meets the prescribed standards. One point is also achieved where the Overall Building meets the prescribed standards.

Product may contribute as an individual component, in combination with other suitable components, in achieving an Internal Noise Level that complies, in whole or in part, with the prescribed requirements.

 

 

 

 

Points Available

2

 

IEQ-8: Volatile Organic Compounds: Paints

Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining a credit point as it meets the prescribed Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content standard for paints. To achieve the credit point at least 95% of all painted office surfaces and at least 95% of all painted warehouse surfaces in the project must be in accordance with the prescribed standard OR no paint is used.

 

 

 

 

Points Available

1

 

IEQ-8 Note 1: Volatile Organic Compounds: Paints

Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining a credit point as it meets the prescribed Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content standard for paints. To achieve the credit point at least 95% of all painted office surfaces and at least 95% of all painted warehouse surfaces in the project must be in accordance with the prescribed standard OR no paint is used.

Product may eliminate the need for painted surfaces and assist a project in obtaining maximum IEQ-8 credits (paints) for using no paints.

 

 

 

 

Points Available

1

 

IEQ-8: Volatile Organic Compounds: Carpets and Flooring

Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining credits as it meets the prescribed Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emission standard for carpets. To achieve credit points all carpets used in the project must be in accordance with the prescribed standard, or alternatively if low-VOC flooring options are used.

 

 

 

Points Available

1

 

IEQ-8 Note 1: Volatile Organic Compounds: Carpets and Flooring

Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining credits as it meets the prescribed Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emission standard for carpets. To achieve credit points all carpets used in the project must be in accordance with the prescribed standard.

Product may offer an alternative to carpet and assist a project in obtaining maximum IEQ-8 credits (carpets) for using no carpet.

 

 

 

Points Available

1

 

IEQ-8: Volatile Organic Compounds: Adhesives and Sealants

Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining a credit point as it meets the prescribed Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emission standard for adhesives and sealants. To achieve the credit point 95% of all adhesives and sealants used in the office and at least 95% of all adhesives and sealants used in the warehouse must be in accordance with the prescribed standard or no adhesives/sealants used.

 

 

 

 

Points Available

1

 

IEQ-8 Note 1: Volatile Organic Compounds: Adhesives and Sealants

Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining a credit point as it meets the prescribed Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emission standard for adhesives and sealants. To achieve the credit point 95% of all adhesives and sealants used in the project must be in accordance with the prescribed standard or no adhesives/sealants used.

Product may eliminate the need for adhesives/sealants and assist a project in obtaining maximum IEQ-8 credits (adhesives & sealants) for using no adhesives/sealants.

 

 

 

 

Points Available

1

 

IEQ-9: Formaldehyde Minimisation

Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining credits as it meets the prescribed standards for formaldehyde emissions for engineered wood products. Products with no added formaldehyde or formaldehyde emissions of less than or equal to E1 are compliant with this credit. To achieve the credit point all engineered wood products used in the project must be in accordance with these requirements.

 

 

 

 

Points Available

1

 

IEQ-9 Note-1: Formaldehyde Minimisation

Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining credits as it meets the prescribed standards for formaldehyde emissions for engineered wood products. Products with no added formaldehyde or formaldehyde emissions of less than or equal to E1 are compliant with this credit. To achieve the credit point all engineered wood products used in the project must be in accordance with these requirements.

This product may offer an alternative to composite wood products and assist a project in obtaining maximum IEQ-9 credits for using no composite wood products.

 

 

Points Available

1

 

IEQ-11: Daylight Glare Control

Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining this credit as it meets the prescribed glare control requirements for the nominated area through use of fixed shading devices or blinds and screens with a Visual Light Transmittance (VLT) of less than 10% are fitted into the base building in accordance with prescribed requirements.

 

 

Points Available

1

 

IEQ-11 Note-1: Daylight Glare Control

Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining this credit as it meets the prescribed glare control requirements for the nominated area through use of fixed shading devices or blinds and screens with a Visual Light Transmittance (VLT) of less than 10% are fitted into the base building in accordance with prescribed requirements.

Product may contribute as an individual component, in combination with other suitable components, in achieving a Daylight Glare Control that complies, in whole or in part, with the prescribed requirements.

 

Points Available

1

 

IEQ-14: External Views

Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining credits by providing occupants with an external view.  Credit points achieved are determined by the percentage of Net Lettable Area (NLA) which has a direct line of sight to external views or to an adequately sized and naturally lit internal atrium in accordance with the prescribed requirements.  This credit is only applicable to office areas.a

 

Points Available

3

 

IEQ-14 Note 1: External Views

Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining credits by providing occupants with an external view.  Credit points achieved are determined by the percentage of Net Lettable Area (NLA) which has a direct line of sight to external views or to an adequately sized and naturally lit internal atrium in accordance with the prescribed requirements.  This credit is only applicable to office areas.

Product may contribute as an individual component, in combination with other suitable components, in facilitation External Views, in whole or in part with the prescribed requirements.

 

Points Available

3

IEQ-19: Breakout Space

Product is likely to assist in the achievement of credit points as it contributes towards the health and well being of users through breakout space. Credit points are awarded where breakout space meets the prescribed requirements.

 

Points Available

1

 

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