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GBI Tools (NRNC, RNC, NREB, INC, IEB, NRNC:Data Centre, Township) | GBI Registration Fees | Incentives for GBI and Green Buildings

GREEN BUILDING?
A Green building focuses on increasing the efficiency of resource use energy, water, and materials while reducing building impact on human health and the environment during the buildings lifecycle, through better sitting, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal. Green Buildings should be designed and operated to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on its surroundings.

WHAT IS A

The global effects of carbon emissions and climate change are clear. Buildings, cities and the built environment are the products of civilization. It is also clear that such development contributes significantly to climate change and the increase in carbon emissions. However, with the Green Building Index, it will allow us to undertake development in a more environment-friendly way.
YAB DATO SRI MOHD NAJIB BIN TUN HAJI ABDUL RAZAK
PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA

GREEN BUILDING INDEX?

Green Building Index (GBI) is Malaysias green rating tool for buildings and towns, created to promote sustainability in the built-environment and raise awareness of environmental issues amongst Developers, Architects, Engineers, Planners, Designers, Contractors as well as the Public, so that we can look forward to a brighter and greener future for generations to come. The GBI rating tool provides an opportunity for developers and building owners to design and construct green, sustainable buildings that can provide energy savings, water savings, a healthier indoor environment, better connectivity to public transport and the adoption of recycling and greenery for their projects and reduce our impact on the environment.

WHAT IS THE

As the Ministry which is responsible for the policies in green technology of the country, we are proud to be supporting this significant initiative. With a common language and standard measurement for building performance, property developers and owners can now work towards achieving buildings with greater emphasis on this Green Building Index, and tenants are properly guided in the selection of energy efficient premises.
PTM GEO Building
Image courtesy of Pusat Tenaga Malaysia

GBI is developed specifically for the Malaysian-tropical climate, environmental and developmental context, cultural and social needs and is created to: Define green buildings by establishing a common language and standard of measurement; Promote integrated, whole-building designs that provides a better environment for all; Recognise and reward environmental leadership;

YB DATo SRI PETER CHIN FAH KUI

Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water Malaysia (KeTTHA)

The challenges our planet faces particularly climate change and sustainable economic development are global in nature and so require global solutions. The building sector, which consumes as much as 40 percent of the worlds energy, 12 percent of its water and contributes 40 percent of the waste sent to landfill, is a major part of this global problem. However, the building sector can be an even bigger part of the solution. As we live in one world, we have a collective responsibility to work together to achieve change around the globe. The World Green Building Council is working within the Asia-Pacific region to promote the benefits of sustainable building practices, and Malaysia has embraced the potential of green building. International research confirms that green buildings consume less energy, less water and generate less waste, and create a healthy and productive environment for employees. Green building practices can reduce a buildings operating costs by as much as 9 percent, increase building values by 7.5 percent and realise a 6.6 percent increase in return on investment. So, green buildings dont just make sound ecological and environmental sense they make sound economic sense too.
Tony Arnel
Chairman, World Green Building Council

WHY GREEN BUILDINGS?

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Green buildings are designed to save energy and resources, recycle materials and minimise the emission of toxic substances throughout its life cycle. Green buildings harmonise with the local climate, traditions, culture and the surrounding environment. Green buildings are able to sustain and improve the quality of human life whilst maintaining the capacity of the ecosystem at local and global levels. Green buildings make efficient use of resources, have significant operational savings and increases workplace productivity. Building green sends the right message about a company or organisation that it is well run, responsible, and committed to the future.

Transform the built environment to reduce its negative environmental impact; and Ensure new buildings remain relevant in the future and existing buildings are refurbished and upgraded to improve the overall quality of our building stock.

We are demonstrating global leadership once again by being the first nation in the world to support a green industrial building assessment tool that takes into account holistically the resource efficiency of its manufacturing processes via Green Building Index. The spillover effect of this is not inconsequential, as high-value, high-tech industries and services such as photovoltaic and biomass technologies will be able to drive high valueadded growth, translating into more business and job opportunities for the local economy and thus contributing significantly towards our Gross National Income.
YAB DATO SRI MOHD NAJIB BIN TUN HAJI ABDUL RAZAK
PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA

WHY GREEN FACTORIES?

The industrial sector consumes over 40% of the final energy use in Malaysia. In terms of electricity, this sector consumes almost 50% of the national electricity production which is equal to the combined consumption of the commercial and domestic sectors. These statistics point to the importance and need for greening the factories to achieve a sustainable built environment. Since the successful launch of GBI two years ago, industrial players have expressed keen interest to green their factories. To cater for this demand, GBI worked with the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) to develop a rating tool with flexibility to suit all types of factories prevalent in Malaysia. The resultant Industrial New Construction (INC) Tool includes the assessment of

industrial resources and processes, unlike other international rating tools which tend to only evaluate the sustainable aspects of buildings.

WHAT ABOUT OLD FACTORIES?

Existing buildings constitute more than 90% of the building stock and this statistics also applies to the industrial building stock. GBI recognises that Company Corporate Policy and demand by Importers are increasing the pressure to green existing factories. To meet this need, GBI is launching both the INC and IEB simultaneously a first by any global green rating tool.

GBI INDUSTRIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION (INC) & GBI INDUSTRIAL EXISTING BUILDING (IEB) RATING TOOLS

THE GBI RATING SYSTEM

BUILDING WILL BE AWARDED THE GBI RATING BASED ON 6 KEY CRITERIA:
ENERGY EFFICIENCY (EE)
Improve energy consumption by optimising building orientation, minimizing solar heat gain through the building envelope, harvesting natural lighting, adopting the best practices in building services including use of renewable energy, and ensuring proper testing, comissioning and sustainable regular maintenance.

THE GBI RATING TOOLS

RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION (RNC)
The GBI Residential New Construction (RNC) Rating Tool evaluates the sustainable aspects of residential buildings. This includes linked houses, apartments, condominiums, townhouses, semi-detached and bungalows. This tool places more emphasis on Sustainable Site Planning & Management (SM), followed by Energy Efciency (EE). This serves to encourage developers and home owners to consider the environmental quality of homes and their inhabitants through better site selection, provisions of public transport access, increased community services and connectivity, as well as improved infrastructure. Such achievements will help reduce the negative impact to the environment and create a better and safer place for residents and the community as a whole.

NON-RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION (NRNC)

The GBI Non-Residential New Construction (NRNC) Rating Tool evaluates the sustainable aspects of buildings that are commercial, and institutional in nature. This includes ofces, hospitals, universities, colleges, hotels and shopping complexes. Of the six criteria that make up the GBI rating, emphasis is placed on Energy Efciency (EE) and Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) as these have the greatest impact in the areas of energy use and well-being of the occupants and users of the building. By improving on the efciency of active (mechanical and electrical) systems as well as incorporating good passive designs together with proper sustainable maintenance regimes, signicant reductions in consumed energy can be realised. This can lead to a reduced carbon footprint and also offers long-term savings for the building owners.
GBI NRNC POINTS ALLOCATION CHART
EE EQ

NON-RESIDENTIAL EXISTING BUILDING (NREB)

The GBI Non-Residential Existing Building (NREB) Rating Tool evaluates the sustainable aspects of existing non-residential buildings. For the NREB Tool, the highest emphasis is on Energy Efciency (EE) and Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) to address energy-use and wellbeing and productivity of the users of the building. These two criteria together account for 59% of the total credit points. Credit points are also increased for Water Efciency (WE) and Innovation (IN) to encourage such improvements and modications. Facility Management is introduced for Sustainable Site Planning & Management (SM) and Materials & Resources (MR). This will improve environmental protection through the appropriate use of chemicals, pesticides and procurement policies.

NRNC: DATA CENTRE

The NRNC: Data Centre rating tool is derived from the generic NRNC rating tool with bespoke requirements incorporated for specic criteria relevant to Date Centre design and operation. For instance, in lieu of Building Energy Intensity (BEI) the PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) metrics is adopted. Performance based approach is reiterated in all other criteria such as internal noise level thresholds which will vary with different types of occupancy; external views which will be applicable only to the main ofce portion of the Data Centre; and recognition of cold aisle containment concept. Allocation of GBI points for the 6 generic criteria remains unchanged.

NREB: DATA CENTRE

The NREB: Data Center rating tool is a bespoke tool based on the generic NREB rating tool and accords a higher emphasis on Energy Efciency (EE) to address the high energy usage which is a characteristic of data centers. The tool encourages existing facilities to improve their Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) by awarding points for increasing improvements over previous years. The importance of Indoor Environmental Quality, Facility Management, Water Efciency and Innovation are emphasised and rewarded.

INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (EQ)

Achieve good indoor environmental performance in indoor air quality, acoustic, visual and thermal comfort. These will involve the use of low volatile organic compound materials, application of quality air ltration, proper control of air temperature, movement and humidity.

GBI RNC POINTS ALLOCATION CHART

EE EQ SM MR WE IN
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GBI NREB POINTS ALLOCATION CHART

GBI NRNC:DATA CENTRE POINTS ALLOCATION CHART

GBI NREB: DATA CENTRE POINTS ALLOCATION CHART

EE EQ SM MR WE IN

23 12 33 12 12 8
10 20 30 40

35 21 16 11 10 7
0 10 20 30 40

EE EQ SM MR WE IN
0

38 21 10 9 12 10
10 20 30 40

EE EQ SM MR WE IN
0

35 21 16 11 10 7
10 20 30 40

38 21 10 9 12 10
0 10 20 30 40

SUSTAINABLE SITE PLANNING & MANAGEMENT (SM)

Selecting appropriate sites with planned access to public transportation, community services, open spaces and landscaping. Avoiding and conserving environmentally sensitive areas through the redevelopment of existing sites and brownelds. Implementing proper construction management, storm water management and reducing the strain on existing infrastructure capacity.

SM MR WE IN

INDUSTRIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION (INC)

The GBI Industrial New Construction (INC) Rating Tool adopts the established six GBI criteria with emphasis placed on Energy Efciency (EE) and Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ). These have the greatest impact on energy use and the well-being of occupants and workers in the industrial building. On-site energy capture and improvement in process-energy-use are given prominence with provision of breakout space to reduce workers fatigue. Proximity to cargo transportation also reduces environmental pollution. The tool evaluates some credits prescriptively but the majority of credits are performance based. This tool was developed in collaboration with the Federation of Manufacturers Malaysia (FMM).
GBI INC POINTS ALLOCATION CHART
EE EQ SM MR WE IN
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INDUSTRIAL EXISTING BUILDING (IEB)

The Industrial Existing Building (IEB) Rating Tool evaluates the sustainablity aspects of existing industrial buildings including their processes. Additional credits are given to encourage higher Energy Efciency (EE) which is still lacking priority because of subsidised energy tariffs. The prominence and importance of Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) is maintained to ensure the well-being and productivity of the occupants and workers. Credit points are also increased for Water Efciency (WE) and Innovation (IN) to encourage improvements and modications. Facility Management is introduced to inculcate good sustainable management practices. This will improve environmental protection through the appropriate the use of chemicals, pesticides and procurement policies.
GBI IEB POINTS ALLOCATION CHART

NRNC: RETAIL
The NRNC: Retail tool was developed in collaboration with the Malaysia Shopping Malls Association. The tool is designed to provide guidance to key stakeholders in the delivery of sustainable shopping centers and retail malls to meet the global and local demand for such green premises. It is based on the generic NRNC rating tool with bespoke criteria incorporated to suit the functional and operational needs of differing types of retail malls and outlets. In particular, two different sets of energy efciency targets have been incorporated to reect the different energy intensities of simple retail-type outlets as opposed to complex-type malls.

NREB: RETAIL
The NREB: Retail tool is a bespoke tool based on the generic NREB rating tool. The development of the tool benetted from the collaboration with the Malaysia Shopping Malls Association where pilot testing was conducted on a number of volunteer existing retail malls. The sustainable criteria in the tool provides an opportunity for existing retail malls to improve their premises to achieve energy savings, water savings, a healthier indoor environment, adoption of recycling practices and provide greenery. Achieving GBI rating is a message to the public that the mall management cares for the environment.

TOWNSHIP
Sustainable Townships are livable places that meet the diverse needs of the community, both now and in the future. They are places that are well planned and designed, safe and secure, and enhances the surrounding environment, thus providing a high quality of life for the people who live, work and play there. The GBI Township Tool sets out a vision for sustainability within the built environment and provides guidance to assist end users to deliver sustainable townships. Please refer to the Sustainable Townships section (page 8) for more details.

MATERIALS & RESOURCES (MR) Promote the use of environmental-friendly materials sourced from sustainable sources and recycling. Implement proper construction waste management with storage, collection and re-use of recyclables and construction formwork and waste. WATER EFFICIENCY Rainwater harvesting, water recycling and water-efcient ttings. INNOVATION (IN) Innovative design and initiatives that meet the objectives of the GBI. Achieving points in these targeted areas will mean that the building will likely be more environment-friendly than those that do not address the issues.

GBI TOWNSHIP POINTS ALLOCATION CHART GBI NRNC: RETAIL POINTS ALLOCATION CHART GBI NREB: RETAIL POINTS ALLOCATION CHART
EE EQ SM MR WE IN
10 20 30 40 0

CEW EEC CPD TRC BDR BSI

20 15 26 14 15 10
0 10 20

GBI CLASSIFICATION
POINTS

33 22 18 10 10 7
10 20 30 40

EE EQ SM MR WE IN
0

38 22 10 8 12 10
10 20 30 40

EE EQ SM MR WE IN
0

35 21 16 11 10 7

38 21 10 9 12 10
10 20 30 40

GBI RATING Platinum Gold Silver Certified

86+ points 76 to 85 points 66 to 75 points 50 to 65 points

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ORGANISATION

THE GBI BUILDING ASSESSMENT PROCESS

STAGE 1
APPLICATION & REGISTRATION

STAGE 2

DESIGN ASSESSMENT (DA)

STAGE 3

COMPLETION & VERIFICATION ASSESSMENT (CVA)

Complete and submit the Application & Registration Form to GSB with supporting documents

Applicant to appoint their Project Coordinator/GBI Facilitator and submit for Design Assessment (DA) to GSB

Applicant to submit for Completion & Verication Assessment (CVA) upon completion of project

GBI ACCREDITATION PANEL (GBIAP)

REGULATORY BODY

GSB to request for more information from Applicant Is the Application complete?
INCOMPLETE

GSB to return and request for completed DA submission

GBI Certier undertakes CVA

Is the DA Submission complete?

INCOMPLETE

APPEAL
GSB noties Applicant of CVA result
Fail Request Review for a Higher Rating To Submit Appeal Form & Fees

COMPLETE

COMPLETE

GBI CERTIFIERS
ASSESSMENT & ACCREDITATION

GSB processes application and noties Applicant of the Registration Fee

GBI Certier undertakes the DA

APPLICATION REGISTRATION
Applicant to make the necessary Registration Fee payment to GSB and submit any other additional required information
GSB noties Applicant of DA result

Appeal by Applicant?

APPEAL

APPEAL
Fail Request Review for a Higher Rating To Submit Appeal Form & Fees
NO APPEAL

GBI FACILITATORS
GBI PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

GSB registers the application and gives a GBI Registration Number to the Applicant

Appeal by Applicant?

APPEAL

GSB records & publishes in GBI Register GBIAP and LAM issue GBI Certicate to Applicant

1) GBI ACCREDITATION PANEL (GBIAP)

The GBI rating system will be regulated by the GBI Accreditation Panel (GBIAP), an independent committee consisting of senior building professionals that will be reviewing and awarding the GBI rating to qualied projects. The GBIAP comprises leading industry professionals recognised for their contribution in sustainable developments in Malaysia. They have been actively involved in every step of the rating systems development, ensuring that the rating system is fully tested and compliant to both local and international standards and best practices.

GBI Agreement to be signed between GSB and Applicant

NO APPEAL

GSB records & publishes in GBI Register

GBIAP assigns GBI Certier at appropriate time

GBIAP issues Provisional GBI Certicate to Applicant

Complete and submit the GBI Application Form with the Applicants contact details, project information and supporting documents to Greenbuildingindex Sdn Bhd (GSB). The Registration Fee will be set depending on the size of the project. Upon payment of the fees, a GBI registration number will be given and the GBI Terms and Conditions will be signed between the Applicant and GSB. A GBI Certier will then be appointed for the project.
*GSB = Greenbuildingindex Sdn Bhd

When the Applicant is ready he may then submit the project for GBI Design Assessment (DA) either directly or through an appointed GBI Facilitator. Submission should be done when all key criteria of the design are nalised and preferably before the commencement of construction so as to enable the project to be monitored and assessed in its entirety. The involve a presentation by the Applicant and their Project Design Team or by the GBI Facilitator. The GBI Certier will upon completion, table the assessment report to the GBIAP to register and award the certication. with the accompanying GBI score sheet to show the scores achieved.

2) GBI CERTIFIERS
The roles and responsibility of GBI Certiers are to perform the detailed assessment and accreditation of building projects submitted to the GBI Accreditation Panel for GBI Certication.

Upon completion of the project, the Applicant should submit for the Completion and Verication Assessment (CVA). This is to be done within 12 months after the completion of the building or when the building becomes 50 percent occupied, whichever is the earlier. The nal GBI award will be issued by the GBIAP upon completion of this CVA assessment. Buildings are awarded GBI - Platinum, Gold, Silver or Certied ratings depending on the scores achieved. Buildings will have to be re-assessed every three years in order to maintain their GBI rating to ensure that the buildings are well-maintained.
*LAM = Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia

3) GBI FACILITATORS
The roles and responsibility of GBI Facilitators are to provide services to enable building projects to achieve GBI accreditation.

GBI BUILDING REGISTRATION FEES

For GBI Township Registration Fees, please refer to page 10.

INCENTIVES FOR BUILDINGS OBTAINING GBI CERTIFICATE

A) TAX EXEMPTION Any person who incurs Qualifying Expenditure (QE) to obtain GBI certication for a building used for his business qualies for tax exemption. This tax incentive provides exemption on the statutory income which is equivalent to 100% of that expenditure. Qualifying Expenditure means an additional expenditure (known as the Green Building Cost Sum) incurred in relation to construction of a building, alteration, renovation, extension or improvement of an existing building. The exemption can be up to 100% of statutory income for each year of assessment. Any unutilised QE can be carried forward to subsequent years of assessment until the amount is fully exempted. This tax exemption only applies once for each building certied from 24 October 2009 until 31 December 2014. The types of tax incentive mutually exclusive to this tax exemption are addressed in the guidelines issued by Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDNM). B) STAMP DUTY EXEMPTION The stamp duty exemption provides exemption on instruments of transfer of ownership of buildings and residential properties acquired from property developers and awarded GBI certicate. The exemption is on the additional cost of the property incurred to obtain the GBI certicate. The exemption is only given for the rst transfer of ownership of the building and for sales and purchase agreements executed from 24 October 2009 until 31 December 2014.
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SIZE OF PROJECT
Single Residence Small Intermediate Medium

TOTAL GROSS FLOOR AREA (m2)

Below 2,000 Up to 4,000 4,001 to 10,000 10,001 to 30,000 30,001 to 50,000 50,001 to 100,000 Above 100,000

REGISTRATION FEES (RM) 1

NEW CONSTRUCTION
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EXISTING BUILDING

5,000.00 4 8,000.00 10,000.00 20,000.00 32,000.00 45,000.00

N/A 6,000.00 9,000.00 12,000.00 14,000.00 19,000.00

How do I register?
DOWNLOAD THE GBI APPLICATION FORMS FROM THE WEBSITE
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Large Extra Large Mega Project

Assessment fee will be determined on a project-by-project basis

Rates shown are as of the date of Application and Registration and may be reviewed from time to time as appropriate. Rates shown are excluding Government Service Tax (GST). Includes Non-Residential New Construction (NRNC), Residential New Construction (RNC) and Industrial New Construction (INC) and NRNC:Data Centre. Includes Non-Residential Existing Building (NREB) and Industrial Existing Building (IEB). 4 Applicable only to RNC.

Once certied, applicants can claim for the tax exemption or stamp duty exemption in their annual Income Tax return Forms. The GBI Certicate has to be kept for audit purposes by LHDNM. Please note that a complete set of guidelines on the tax and stamp duty exemption can be obtained from www.hasil.gov.my.

www.greenbuildingindex.org
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PROJECT ASSESSMENT Fee as per prescribed includes: One Design Assessment (DA)

APPEAL A at rate of RM1,000.00 per credit point

CORE CATEGORIES
CLIMATE, ENERGY & WATER (CEW) ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT (EEC)

FOR SUSTAINABLE TOWNSHIPS IN MALAYSIA

COMMUNITY PLANNING & DESIGN (CPD)

BUILDING BETTER GREEN COMMUNITIES

GBI TOWNSHIP RATING TOOL

WHAT IS A

SUSTAINABLE TOWNSHIP?
Sustainable Townships are livable places that meet the diverse needs of the community, both now and in the future. They are places that are well planned and designed, safe and secure, and enhances the surrounding environment, thus providing a high quality of life for the people who live, work and play there.

The Green Building Index, first launched on 21 May 2009, was created to provide a common and verifiable building industry mechanism to benchmark buildings within the Malaysian context. As a follow-up, the introduction of this GBI Township Tool is significant and timely to widen the green transformation to the next level in line with the Governments New Economic Model to become a highincome nation and low-carbon economy that is both inclusive and sustainable by 2020.
YAB DATO SRI MOHD NAJIB BIN TUN HAJI ABDUL RAZAK
PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA

Balanced ongoing production and consumption of energy and water

Aim for zero net carbon emissions by maximising passive design principles, minimising the impact of heat island effect, minimising energy consumption, adopting onsite energy generation, utilising renewable energy technologies such as co-generation and micro-generation. Water neutral through the reduction of mains water consumption, rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling.

Respect the surrounding environment and native ecological systems

Sensitive to the needs of the local ecology & biodiversity and aims to preserve and enhance the ecological value of the natural environment. Assist in stabilising land subsidence by reducing the impact of flooding and erosion.

Planned and designed for the benefit of the community

Created using an integrated approach to master planning and best practice urban design principles emphasising people priority and greenspaces. Such goals help create a strong sense of place for communities resulting in more livable and diverse neighbourhoods.

TRANSPORTATION & CONNECTIVITY (TRC)

BUILDING & RESOURCES (BDR)

BUSINESS & INNOVATION (BSI)

The Triple Bottom Line Model

DRIVERS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Climate change and the impacts of global warming, have forced both governments and industry to make substantial changes to the way that they operate and function the old business-as-usual adage is no longer acceptable in anyones language. In recognition of this, the Malaysian Government has taken a significant step forward, especially as a developing nation, by committing to a minimum reduction of 40% of its carbon emissions by 2020 (based on 2005 carbon emission levels). It must be noted, that the reduction of carbon emissions is only part of the solution, there is a clear need for a holistic approach to addressing sustainability issues, an approach that incorporates both mitigation and adaptation measures. Countries throughout the globe have adopted various approaches and strategies for addressing climate change and driving sustainable development. The Malaysian Government has set a range of ambitious policies and targets what is now needed is a vehicle for the implementation and delivery of projects that support the governments goals.
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WHAT IS THE

GBI TOWNSHIP TOOL?

Well-connected places with a broad range of transportation options

Excellent accessibility, connectivity and are well linked to surrounding districts. Making good use of existing transport links and make priority and provision for future services such as rail, bus and cycling networks.

Lower impact on resources by applying the more from less principle

Emphasize the need to minimise the use of highly resource-intensive materials by using a life cycle approach. Making effective use of local materials and resources for the construction of new communities.

Tailored to respond to local needs in creating business/employment whilst incorporating innovative solutions
Provide employment opportunities for its residents to work closer to their homes and schools and avenues for businesses to form and flourish. Demonstrate best-practices through the implementation of innovative technologies and solutions at many different levels of the township.

Image courtesy of Sime Darby Property

Green Rating tools are conceived to be able to assist architects, planners, designers, builders, property owners, government bodies, developers and end users to understand the impact of each design choice and solution towards being more environment-friendly. The Malaysian Green Building Index was created to provide the building industry a common and verifiable mechanism to benchmark green property development. The GBI Township Tool takes it to another level and sets out a vision for sustainability within the built environment and provides guidance to assist end users to deliver sustainable townships.

With the introduction of this Township tool, it will provide an opportunity for the application of public-private smart partnership approach throughout the development process that will facilitate the Government Agencies and local Authorities, developers and the professional teams to work together to generate places that are well planned and designed, safe and secure, and enhance the surrounding environment.
YB DATO SERI CHOR CHEE HEUNG
MINISTER OF HOUSING & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

GBI TOWNSHIP TOOL POINTS ALLOCATION CHART

CLIMATE, ENERGY & WATER (CEW)

20
Ecology & Environment (EEC)

15
Community planning & Design (CPD)

26
Transportation & Connectivity (TRC)

14
Building & Resources (BDR)

15
Business & Innovation (BSI)

10
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The GBI TOWNSHIP Assessment Process

STAGE 1
APPLICATION & REGISTRATION

STAGE 2

PLANNING ASSESSMENT (PA)

STAGE 3

FINAL PLANNING ASSESSMENT (FPA)

STAGE 4

COMPLETION & VERIFICATION ASSESSMENT (CVA)

Complete and submit the GBI Township Application & Registration Form to GSB with supporting documents

Applicant to appoint their Project Coordinator/GBI Facilitator and submit for Planning Assessment (PA) to GSB

Applicant to submit for Final Planning Assessment (FPA) upon project receiving the relevant Planning Approval from the Authorities GSB to return & request for more information to complete PA submission

Applicant to submit for Completion & Verification Assessment (CVA) upon completion of all the key sustainable strategies and criteria

Is the Application complete? COMPLETE

GSB to request for more information from Applicant INCOMPLETE Is the PA Submission complete? COMPLETE GBI Certifier undertakes the PA INCOMPLETE

GBI Certifier undertakes the FPA Appeal GSB notifies Applicant of FPA result Fail Request Review for a Higher Rating To Submit Appeal Form & Fees Appeal by Applicant? APPEAL

GBI Certifier undertakes CVA

Appeal GSB notifies Applicant of CVA result Fail Request Review for a Higher Rating To Submit Appeal Form & Fees Appeal by Applicant? APPEAL

GSB processes application and notifies Applicant of the Registration Fee

APPLICATION REGISTRATION

Appeal GSB notifies Applicant of PA result Fail Request Review for a Higher Rating To Submit Appeal Form & Fees NO APPEAL Appeal by Applicant? APPEAL GSB records & publishes in GBI Register GBIAP issues GBI Township (FPA) Certificate to Applicant

Applicant to make the necessary Registration Fee payment to GSB and submit any other additional required information

GSB registers the application and gives a GBI Registration Number to the Applicant GBI Agreement to be signed between GSB and Applicant

NO APPEAL GSB records & publishes in GBI Register GBIAP and LAM issue GBI Township Certificate to Applicant

NO APPEAL GSB records & publishes in GBI Register GBIAP issues Provisional GBI Township (PA) Certificate to Applicant

*Note the validity of this FPA is 5 years.

*LAM = Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia

GBIAP assigns GBI Certifier at appropriate time

*GSB = Greenbuildingindex Sdn Bhd

*Note the validity of this PA is 5 years.

Upon the project receiving the relevant Planning Approval from the Authorities the Applicant should submit for the Final Planning Assessment.

Upon completion of all the key sustainable strategies and criteria the Applicant should submit for Completion and Verification Assessment (CVA). The GBI award will be issued by the GBIAP upon completion of the CVA Assessment.

Complete and submit the GBI Application Form with the Applicants contact details, project information and supporting documents to Greenbuildingindex Sdn Bhd (GSB). The Registration Fee will be set depending on the size of the project. Upon payment of the fees, a GBI registration number will be given and the GBI Terms and Conditions will be signed between the Applicant and GSB. A GBI Certifier will then be appointed for the project. Note: Minimum to register shall be 20 acres and 50% of buildings to be GBI Certified.

The Applicant may submit a development for GBI Planning Assessment (PA) either directly or through an appointed GBI Facilitator. Submission should be done when all key sustainable strategies and criteria are finalised. The GBI Certifier will then undertake the Planning Assessment for GSB. This may include a presentation by the Applicant and the Project Team or by the GBI Facilitator. The GBI Certifier will upon completion, table the assessment report to the GBIAP to register and award the certification. The Provisional GBI Township (PA) certification will then be issued with the accompanying GBI score sheet to show the scores achieved

APPLICATION OF THE TOWNSHIP FRAMEWORK

The framework can be used by a broad range of stakeholders; from central and local government agencies to architects, town planners, urban designers, contractors and developers. The six core categories can be applied to all levels of township creation, management, operation and governance. The following are some possible areas of application and impact.
STAGES
Policy

GBI TOWNSHIP REGISTRATION FEES

SIZE OF PROJECT
SMALL INTERMEDIATE MEDIUM LARGE EXTRA LARGE MEGA PROJECT

POTENTIAL USERS
Federal and Local Government Agencies Local Government Planning Officers Federal Government

APPLICATION
Framework used to inform the drafting of strategies and policies for development. Framework used to assess the sustainability of a potential township at the planning application stage. Framework used as part of funding criteria for projects to ensure they deliver on the Governments Green Technology Policy targets. Framework used to identify skilled professionals and can be applied into the tendering process. Framework used to highlight areas within an existing township that need to be improved or addressed.

EXPECTED RESULTS
Resulting in policies that promote the delivery of best practice sustainable townships. Ensuring that developers have addressed key sustainability issues, including those specific to the local area. Investment in projects that assist Malaysia meet key sustainability targets such as the reduction of carbon emissions. Ensures that delivery professionals are trained and capable of building sustainable townships. Enables existing township areas to be addressed and have additional sustainability measures introduced. 11

ACREAGE (acres)
20 to 40 41 to 100 101 to 150 151 to 350 351 to 500 501 to 1,000 Above 1,000

REGISTRATION FEES (RM)

15,000.00 29,000.00 40,000.00 55,000.00 90,000.00 135,000.00 Fee will be determined on a project-by-project basis

PROJECT ASSESSMENT Fee as per prescribed includes: One Planning Assessment (PA) One Final Planning Assessment (FPA) (PA/FPA are subject to renewal every 5 years. Additional Fees will apply.) One Completion & Verification Assessment (CVA)

Planning

Finance

Construction

Developers and Contractors Private and Public Partnerships

*Rates shown are as of date of Application and Registration and may be revised from time to time. *Rates shown are excluding Government Service Tax (GST).

Regeneration

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SUSTAINABLE LIVING TIPS

HOW CAN I HELP?
Turn off the lights, air-conditioning and television and reduce unnecessary electrical use. Try alternative Green renewable energy for some or all of your electricity. Use energy-efficient lighting appliances and hot water services. Use fans, openable windows for cross ventilation, insulation and sunshading devices to cool your homes.

Why does it matter?

Our energy use is often wasteful and can impact the environment through green house emissions that contribute to climate change. Sourcing for increasingly depleting natural resources also leads to further damage to sensitive environments.

Energy

Transport

Walk, cycle or use public transport where possible. If you use a car, try to car pool with friends or co-workers. Optimise car use activities to reduce your car trips. Consider the option to live, learn work and play within the community or locality of your home. Consider buying a fuel efficient car and service it regularly. Consider living in an area that has public transport options.

Improving the way we go about our daily lives can reduce fuel use, which decreases pollution like smog and green house gas emissions, while reducing household costs and saving time.

Waste

Avoid excess packaging and use a reusable bag when shopping. Recycle packaging and bags. Donate unwanted items to charities. Use compost systems or worm farms for food scraps and garden wastes. Correctly dispose of household hazardous wastes and batteries. Do not litter or discharge wastes into the waterways and surroundings.

Avoiding waste where possible, encouraging reuse, recycling and proper waste disposal are all ways to reduce the communitys impact on the environment. Proper disposal also helps keep our surroundings clean, healthy and beautiful.

Water

Reduce wasteful water use, i.e. have shorter showers, self-closing taps. Fix faulty plumbing and install water-wise showers and taps. Consider changing to low-water-use appliances such as washing machines and toilets. Grow a water-wise garden. Consider installing a rainwater tank for watering the garden or external cleaning purposes. Dont throw rubbish into drains and waterways. Implement soil erosion and proper drainage to areas where earth has been disturbed to prevent siltation of waterways. Preserve and maintain natural water courses and catchment areas.

Waste-free and wise water use helps maintain adequate fresh water resources for the community and the environment.

Lifestyle

Change to a healthier diet and lifestyle. Exercise regularly or play a sport. Get to know your neighbours and help keep your community safe. Visit your health practitioner for regular check-ups. Think about sustainability when purchasing or improving your home. When you can, buy locally and purchase locally made goods and produce. Further learning and developing new skills are great ways to challenge yourself and meet other people.

Good community health, more sustainable green rated buildings and homes, and a more supportive society can contribute to the communitys health and sustainability.

Environment

Join in litter cleanup activities Report any illegal dumping or open burning Report any illegal logging, mining or destruction of the natural environment Enjoy the natural environment and recreational areas through healthy activities such as walking, jogging, hiking, climbing, boating, swimming, snorkeling and diving Be responsible to preserve local flora and fauna

A healthy sustainable environment creates and allows its communities to recreate in it. It is an important heritage to be kept for future generations.

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