Mat-1: Recycling Waste Storage
To obtain this credit the project must implement storage space that facilitates the recycling of resources used within buildings to prevent this waste going to landfill.
Additional credit points are awarded based on the dedicated storage area for the separation and collection of recyclables form tenancies and common areas in accordance with prescribed requirements.
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PointsAvailable
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Mat-1 Note 1: Recycling Waste Storage
To obtain this credit the project must implement storage space that facilitates the recycling of resources used within buildings to prevent this waste going to landfill.
Additional credit points are awarded based on the dedicated storage area for the separation and collection of recyclables form tenancies and common areas in accordance with prescribed requirements.
Product may contribute as an individual component, in combination with other suitable components, in providing recycling compactor facilities, and waste containers or waste removal recycling contractors.
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PointsAvailable
3
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Mat-2: Building Reuse
To obtain this credit the project must maintain existing building structure such as floors, columns, beams, and load bearing walls.
The number of points awarded is determined by the percentage of building facade and structure reused.
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Points Available
5
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Mat-2 Note 1: Building Reuse
To obtain this credit the project must maintain existing building structure such as floors, columns, beams, and load bearing walls.
The number of points awarded is determined by the percentage of building facade and structure reused.
Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining points as it increases the durability of structural elements, thereby increasing the potential for building structure to be reused in future renovations and building projects.
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Points Available
5
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Mat-3: Recycled Content and Re-used Products and Materials
Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining credits as it meets in whole, or in part, the prescribed requirements for materials containing post consumer recycled content for base building construction, or reused products/materials.
One Credit Point is achieved when 0.25% of the contract value is represented by reused products/materials. Two points are achieved when the total value of recycled material content represents 0.5% of the total contract value.
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PointsAvailable
2
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Mat-3 Note: Recycled Content and Re-used Products and Materials
Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining credits as it meets in whole, or in part, the prescribed requirements for materials containing post consumer recycled content for base building construction, or reused products/materials.
One Credit Point is achieved when 0.25% of the contract value is represented by reused products/materials. Two points are achieved when the total value of recycled material content represents 0.5% of the total contract value.
Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining points as it increases the durability of structural elements, thereby increasing the potential for building structure to be reused in future renovations and building projects.
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PointsAvailable
2
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Mat-5: Concrete
Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining credits as it reduces the embodied energy and resource depletion associated with concrete. Up to two points are awarded for the percentage reduction of Portland cement through substitution with industrial waste products or aggregates.
An additional point is awarded where the above is achieved and 10% of aggregate used for structural purposes is recycled and no virgin aggregates are used in non-structural uses in accordance with prescribed requirements.
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PointsAvailable
3
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Mat-5 Note: Concrete
Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining credits as it reduces the embodied energy and resource depletion associated with concrete. Up to two points are awarded for the percentage reduction of Portland cement through substitution with industrial waste products or aggregates.
An additional point is awarded where the above is achieved and 10% of aggregate used for structural purposes is recycled and no virgin aggregates are used in non-structural uses in accordance with prescribed requirements.
Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining points as it reduces the embodied energy and resource depletion associated with concrete use.
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PointsAvailable
3
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Mat-6: Steel
Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining credits as it helps facilitate the reduction of embodied energy and resource depletion through use of recycled content steel.
For predominantly steel structured buildings, one point is awarded where at least 24% (by mass) of the structural steel is post-consumer recycled; or at least 60% of the structural steel (by mass) is reused.
For a predominantly reinforced concrete building, one point is awarded where at least 54% (by mass) of the steel used is post-consumer recycled, or at least 60% of the steel (by mass) is reused.
An additional two points may be awarded where 90% of all steel has a recycled content of at least 60%, or at least 90% of all the steel by mass on the project is reused.
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PointsAvailable
3
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Mat-6 Note: Steel
Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining credits as it helps facilitate the reduction of embodied energy and resource depletion through use of recycled content steel.
For predominantly steel structured buildings, one point is awarded where at least 24% (by mass) of the structural steel is post-consumer recycled; or at least 60% of the structural steel (by mass) is reused.
For a predominantly reinforced concrete building, one point is awarded where at least 54% (by mass) of the steel used is post-consumer recycled, or at least 60% of the steel (by mass) is reused.
An additional two points may be awarded where 90% of all steel has a recycled content of at least 60%, or at least 90% of all the steel by mass on the project is reused.
Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining points as it reduces the embodied energy and resource depletion associated with steel use.
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PointsAvailable
3
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Mat-7: PVC Minimisation
Product is likely to assist in achieving this credit point by providing an alternative to a standard PVC item (pipes, pipe insulation, conduits, wire and cable sheathing and flooring).
The credit point is achieved when 30% of the total cost of PVC was replaced by alternative materials.
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Points Available
1
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Mat-7 Note: PVC Minimisation
Product is likely to assist in achieving this credit point by providing an alternative to a standard PVC item (pipes, pipe insulation, conduits, wire and cable sheathing and flooring).
The credit point is achieved when 30% of the total cost of PVC was replaced by alternative materials.
Product may assist a project in obtaining this credit in combination with other products in achieving the percentage reduction of PVC use.
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Points Available
1
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Mat-9: Design for Disassembly
Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining this credit as it helps minimise the embodied energy and resources associated with demolition.
The credit point is awarded where 50% (by area) of structural framing, roofing, facade and cladding systems are designed for disassembly, or where 95% of total facade is designed for disassembly.
If materials above represent less than 1% of the projects contract, value this credit is 'not applicable'.
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Points Available
1
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Mat-9 Note 1: Design for Disassembly
Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining this credit as it helps minimise the embodied energy and resources associated with demolition.
This credit point is awarded where 50% (by area) of structural framing, roofing, facade and cladding systems are designed for disassembly or where 90% of total facade is designed for disassembly.
If materials above represent less than 1% of the projects contract value this credit is not applicable.
This product may assist a project in obtaining this credit in combination with other products in achieving the percentage of required structural framing, roofing or facade product which is designed for disassembly.
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Points Available
1
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Mat-10: Dematerialisation
Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining this credit as it provides a means of reducing the total amount of material used.
This credit point is awarded where less material is used to provide for the buildings structural requirements whilst maintaining integrity, or alternatively reducing material use in a combination of areas including structure, ductwork, finishes, cladding and piping.
The achievement of this point is dependent on satisfying specific percentage reduction requirements.
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Points Available
1
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Mat-10 Note: Dematerialisation
Product is likely to assist in a project obtaining this credit as it provides a means of reducing the total amount of material used.
This credit point is awarded where less material is used to provide for the buildings structural requirements whilst maintaining integrity, or alternatively reducing material use in a combination of areas including structure, ductwork, finishes, cladding and piping.
The achievement of this point is dependent on satisfying specific percentage reduction requirements.
Product may contribute as an individual component, in combination with other suitable components, in providing an overall reduction in materials required.
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Points Available
1
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Mat-11: Local Sourcing
Product may assist in a project obtaining credits as the production and material resources are sourced locally.
One point is awarded where 20% of the contract cost is represented by products or materials sourced within 400km of the building site. An additional point may be awarded where 10% of the total contract cost is sourced within 50km of the site.
To qualify for this credit products and materials must be permanent in the building and be harvested, extracted, recovered, and manufactured within the prescribed radii of the site.
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Points Available
2
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Mat-11 Note: Local Sourcing
Product may assist in a project obtaining credits as the production and material resources are sourced locally.
One point is awarded where 20% of the contract cost is represented by products or materials sourced within 400km of the building site. An additional point may be awarded where 10% of the total contract cost is sourced within 50km of the site.
To qualify for this credit products and materials must be permanent in the building and be harvested, extracted, recovered, and manufactured within the prescribed radii of the site.
Product may assist a project in obtaining this credit in combination with other products when building materials being sourced locally.
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Points Available
2
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Mat-13: Masonry
Product may assist in the achievement of credit points through the reduction of embodied energy and resource depletion associated with virgin materials in masonry units (clay bricks, concrete bricks and concrete blocks).
Credit points are awarded based on the percentage of perforations in the material, percentage of reused materials such as aggregates, and the percentage reduction in the use of Portland cement.
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Points Available
2
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Mat-13 Note: Masonry
Product may assist in the achievement of credit points through the reduction of embodied energy and resource depletion associated with virgin materials in masonry units (clay bricks, concrete bricks and concrete blocks).
Credit points are awarded based on the percentage of perforations in the material, percentage of reused materials such as aggregates, and the percentage reduction in the use of Portland cement.
Product may assist a project in obtaining this credit in combination with other products by reducing the embodied energy and resource depletion associated with masonry products.
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Points Available
2
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