Ratings & Policy

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3 credentials, in Homestar v5 and EnviroDevelopment v4. Clear selection

Declare

Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About Declare

Credit names, credential names and conditions are in each rating tool's or policy's own words, shown where its publisher's terms allow.

Homestar v5Rating tool

EN3 Sustainable Materials, means of compliance 'Declare'
Status
Accepted
Named as
Declare
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
0.25 · points per material category
On what basis
material category with at least 50% “compliant” (Homestar’s word) content
Products
not stated by the tool
Source
Homestar v5 · EN3 · EN3 p. 11

Not named by: EnviroDevelopment v4.

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EPD

Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About EPD

Credit names, credential names and conditions are in each rating tool's or policy's own words, shown where its publisher's terms allow.

Homestar v5Rating tool

EN2 Embodied Carbon, Carbon Footprint Data and Bespoke carbon footprint calculation
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
source data for the whole-of-life embodied carbon calculation
Products
All materials in the EN2 assessment scope
Scope
EN2 awards points for the LCA and A1-A5 results, not for holding an EPD.
Conditions
- datasets in line with EN 15804
- geographically relevant where possible
- used as source data in a bespoke calculation by or peer reviewed by a competent LCA practitioner
Source
Homestar v5 · EN2 · EN2 p. 1, 3, 4
EN3 Sustainable Materials, means of compliance 'EPD: Environmental Product Declaration', product-specific EPD; Additional Guidance on EPDs
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1.25 points · points per material category
On what basis
product-specific EPD format
Products
not stated by the tool
Conditions
Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
Source
Homestar v5 · EN3 · EN3 p. 10, 12
EN3 Sustainable Materials, means of compliance 'EPD', industry-wide EPD; Additional Guidance on EPDs
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
0.75 point · points per material category
On what basis
industry-wide EPD format
Products
not stated by the tool
Conditions
Not shown under New Zealand Green Building Council's terms
Source
Homestar v5 · EN3 · EN3 p. 10, 12

EnviroDevelopment v4Rating tool

Materials 4.2.5(b) Structure: non-structural steel. Same clause in all ten typology sections: Masterplanned Communities, Residential Subdivision, Seniors Living, Multi-Unit Residential, Mixed Use, Industrial, Retail, Education, Health and Aged Care, Commercial
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
Environmental Product Declaration to EN15804
Products
non-structural steel
Scope
Built form structure option. It is an alternative to recycled content ≥15%. It applies to 80% of non-structural steel, a project quantity.
Conditions
- EPD to EN15804
- product is non-structural steel
Source
EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 28, 62, 100, 134, 166, 196, 223, 250, 278, 307
Materials 4.2.5(e) Structure: structural timber. Lettered 4.2.5(d) in Residential Subdivision. Same treatment in all ten typology sections.
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
Environmental Product Declaration to EN15804
Products
structural timber
Scope
Built form structure option. It is an alternative or addition to PEFC/AFS/FSC certification.
Conditions
- EPD to EN15804
- product is structural timber
Source
EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 28, 62, 100, 134, 166, 196, 223, 250, 278, 307
Materials 4.2.5(f) Structure: bricks. Lettered 4.2.5(e) in Residential Subdivision. Same treatment in all ten typology sections.
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
Environmental Product Declaration to EN15804
Products
bricks
Scope
Not shown under Urban Development Institute of Australia (EnviroDevelopment)'s terms
Conditions
- EPD to EN15804
- product is bricks
Source
EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 28, 62, 100, 134, 166, 196, 223, 250, 278, 307
Materials 4.2.9 Alternative compliance (EPDs and/or certifications). Printed as 4.2.8 in Commercial. Same treatment in all ten typology sections.
Status
Accepted
Named as
EPD
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Products
procured materials (any)
Scope
Alternative “compliance” (EnviroDevelopment’s word) route. 80% of procured materials is a project threshold. No EN15804 requirement is stated in this option.
Source
EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 29, 63, 101, 135, 167, 197, 224, 251, 279, 308

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PEFC

Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About PEFC

Credit names, credential names and conditions are in each rating tool's or policy's own words, shown where its publisher's terms allow.

Homestar v5Rating tool

EN2 Embodied Carbon, Assessment, Biogenic carbon
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
PEFC
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
On what basis
biogenic carbon sequestration may be counted in the modules A-D lifecycle footprint
Products
Timber and engineered wood products
Scope
No sequestration in A1-A5 emissions used for points 2-6.
Conditions
- the timber or engineered wood must have achieved EN3 points for PEFC
- sequestration counts only in the overall A-D footprint, not in A1-A5
- evidence of responsible sourcing in the materials specification
Source
Homestar v5 · EN2 · EN2 p. 4
EN3 Sustainable Materials, means of compliance 'Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)'
Status
Accepted
Named as
PEFC
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
1.5 · points per material category
On what basis
material category with at least 50% “compliant” (Homestar’s word) content
Products
Structural and framing timber, other solid timber, engineered wood, timber cladding, flooring
Scope
The list shows 'PEFC Certified' in the EWP & Timber and Flooring EN3 columns only. List note d: final-product certificates only.
Source
Homestar v5 · EN3 · EN3 p. 9; List p. 1

EnviroDevelopment v4Rating tool

Materials 4.2.5(e) Structure: structural timber. Lettered 4.2.5(d) in Residential Subdivision. All ten typology sections.
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
PEFC
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
certified
On what basis
certified to a PEFC standard
Products
structural timber
Scope
Built form structure option. It is an alternative to FSC or an EPD to EN15804.
Conditions
product is structural timber
Source
EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 28, 62, 100, 134, 166, 196, 223, 250, 278, 307
Materials 4.2.6(a) Envelope / linings: timber window frames. All ten typology sections.
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
PEFC
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
accredited/endorsed
Products
timber window frames
Scope
Building envelope option.
Conditions
product is timber window frames
Source
EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 29, 63, 101, 134, 166, 197, 223, 250, 278, 307
Materials 4.2.8(c) Furniture, fixtures, equipment and finishes: joinery. Lettered 4.2.8(f) in Mixed Use. All ten typology sections.
Status
Accepted with conditions
Named as
PEFC
Edition named
Not stated by the tool
Level
certified/endorsed
Products
joinery
Scope
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and finishes option.
Conditions
product is joinery
Source
EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 29, 63, 101, 134, 167, 197, 223, 250, 278, 307

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