This document discusses various green building rating tools used around the world and their applicability in Malaysia. It analyzes the GreenRE and Green Building Index tools originated in Malaysia, finding they are most suitable for Malaysia as they focus on resource management and incorporate features that harmonize with the local climate, traditions, and culture. The Green Mark tool is also suitable since weather in Singapore and Malaysia is similar, allowing it to fully utilize resources and renewable energy to maximize energy efficiency. In conclusion, green building ratings add credibility and provide benefits like increased property values, satisfaction, and productivity with lower operating costs.

1. GREEN
RATING
TOOLS
S U S TA I N A B L E H O U S I N G D E V E L O P M E N T

2. • aka.Certifications
• Access & recognize buildings
• Which meet certain green requirements/standards
• Vary in approach
• Can be applied to :
• - planning & design
• - construction
• - operation & maintenance
• - renovation
• - demolition
WHAT IS A GREEN
RATING TOOL?
Different type of rating tools :
o BCA Green Mark
o Green Building Index
o Green Star (AUS)
o BREEAM (UK)
o LEED (US)
o Green RE

3. THE 5 GREEN RATING TOOLS

4. BACKGROUND OF RATING TOOL
- Created in 2013 by REHDA
- Launched by KeTTHA Minister,Tan Sri Peter Chin
- Is the sustainability arm of REHDA Malaysia
- Promotes sustainability within property industry
- One of the leading Green Building Cert body in Msia
- Launched in January 2005
- Initiative to drive Singapore’s construction industry
- Towards more environmental-friendlybuildings
- Promote sustainability
- Raise environmental awareness
- Launched by Green Building Council of
Australia in 2003
- Australia’s only national & voluntary rating
system for buildings and communities
- Purpose : lead the sustainable transformation of
Australia’s built environment

5. HISTORY OF RATING TOOL
- Established in 2009 by professionals
- Independent organization
- Main focus is to pursue the socialization and transformation of
sustainable green principles
- 4 main programs : market transformation,training & education,green
building certification & stakeholder engagement
- Incorporated in May 21, 2009 @ KL Convention Centre
- Malaysia’s first comprehensive green rating tool
- Supported and approved by PAM Council in August 2008
- Promote sustainability in the built environment
- Raise awareness
- Provides opportunity for developers and building owners

6. Green Rating
Tools
Type of
Organizations
Countries In Use
GreenRE Government Malaysia
BCA Green
Mark
Government Singapore,Malaysia,Indonesia,Thailand,Vietnam,
Philippines, China,India and the Middle East
Green Star Government Australia
GREENSHIP Non-
Government
Indonesia
Green Building
Index (GBI)
Government Malaysia
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7. Green Rating Tools Key Criteria of Rating
GreenRE (Malaysia) 1. Energy Efficiency
2. Day Lighting
3. Water Efficiency
4. Environmental Protection
5. Indoor Air Quality
6. Other Green Features
BCA Green Mark (Singapore) 1. Energy Efficiency
2. Water Efficiency
3. Environmental Protection
4. Indoor Environment Quality
5. Other Green Features and Innovation
Green Star (Australia) 1. Management Category
2. Indoor Environment Quality (IEU)
3. Energy Category
4. Transport Category
5. Water Category
6. Materials Category
7. Land Use and Ecology Category
8. Emission Category
9. Innovation Category
GREENSHIP (Indonesia) 1. Appropriate Site Development (ASD)
2. Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EEC)
3. Water Conservation (WAC)
4. Material Resources and Cycle (MRC)
5. Indoor Air Health and Comfort (IHC)
6. Building Environmental and Management (BEM)
Green Building Index (Malaysia) 1. Energy Efficiency (EE)
2. Indoor Environment Quality (EQ)
3. Materials and Resources (MR)
4. Sustainable Site Planning and Management (SM)
5. Water Efficiency (WE)
6. Innovation (IN)
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8. Green RatingTools Categories of Certification Types of Certification
GreenRE • Platinum
• Gold
• Silver
• Bronze
• Residential Building
• Non-Residential Building
• Existing Non-Residential Building
• Township
BCA Green Mark • Platinum
• Gold Plus
• Gold
• Certified
• New Non-Residential Buildings
• New Residential Buildings
• Existing Non-Residential Buildings
• Existing Residential Buildings
• New Development of Overseas Projects
• Existing Building of Overseas Projects
Green Star • 6 Star
• 5 Star
• 4 Star
• 3 Star
• 2 Star
• 1 Star
• Design & As Built
• Interiors
• Communities
• Performance
GREENSHIP • GREENSHIP Platinum
• Gold
• Silver
• Certified
• GREENSHIP New Building
• GREENSHIP Existing Building
• GREENSHIP Interior Space
• GREENSHIP Homes
• GREENSHIP Neighborhood
Green Building
Index (GBI)
• Platinum
• Gold
• Silver
• Certified
• Non-Residential New Construction (NRNC)
• Non-Residential Existing Building (NREB)
• Residential New Construction (RNC)
• Industrial New Construction (INC)
• Industrial Existing Building (IEB)
• Township
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9. TWO MOST SUITABLE RATING
TOOLS FOR MALAYSIA
- Objective : promote sustainability in the built environment &
raise awareness among team members
- Originated in Malaysia
- More familiar towards environmental issues in Malaysia
- Focuses on maximum resource management
- Assessed through incorporating environmental-friendly features
- Helps harmonize with the local climate,traditions and culture
- Well implemented in tropical countries
- Develop proper environmental management for countries
according to weather
- Weather in Singapore & Malaysia is more or less the same
- Helps fully utilize resources to produce energy
- Using renewable energy to maximize energy efficiency &
effectiveness

10. CONCLUSION
- Green rating system is a great way to add credibility to
any green building
- Benefits of having a certification from rating system
includes :
Ø Higher rental or resale value
Ø Higher occupant & tenant satisfaction
Ø Higher worker productivity and pride of place
Ø Lower operating costs
Ø Local and national recognition opportunities