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GREENSHIP Homes V.1.0
The edition of the GREENSHIP Homes rating tool currently in use.
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A Standard for Sustainable Homes
GREENSHIP Homes is a green building rating tool developed by Green Building Council Indonesia (GBCI) to assess the sustainability of residential houses. It evaluates how a home is planned, built, used, and maintained across key areas, including site development, energy and water efficiency, material use, indoor health and comfort, and environmental management.
Designed for residential projects in Indonesia, GREENSHIP Homes provides a structured framework for evaluating a home's sustainability against defined criteria, supporting more informed decisions throughout its use.
Make Sustainability Part of Everyday Living
GREENSHIP Homes helps homeowners and residential project teams assess these aspects through a structured rating system. By evaluating a home against defined sustainability criteria, it provides a framework for identifying improvement opportunities and integrating responsible practices into residential development and management.
- Evaluate a home's sustainability across defined criteria, providing a clearer understanding of its environmental considerations and current practices.
- Assess energy and water-related measures to identify opportunities for more responsible resource use in everyday residential life.
- Consider the materials and resources used in a home, supporting more responsible decisions throughout residential development and improvement.
- Evaluate aspects of indoor environmental quality that contribute to the comfort and wellbeing of occupants.
- Recognize the role of maintenance and environmental management practices in supporting a home's sustainability throughout its use.
- Use a structured assessment and verification process to evaluate the home's alignment with GREENSHIP criteria.
Eligibility Requirements
Explore the eligibility requirements below to see whether your project is eligible for GREENSHIP Homes certification.
Eligibility Requirements
GREENSHIP Homes is intended for single landed dwelling houses that meet the rating tool's eligibility requirements. New houses, existing houses, and redevelopment projects may be considered, subject to the applicable requirements.
- Residential Building Configuration
- The building must have fewer than four floors, excluding basement and semi-basement floors. At least 70% of the building's floor area must be used for residential purposes.
- Permanent Occupancy
- The home must be occupied continuously by at least one person as a permanent residence.
- Building Approval Documentation
- The project must possess the required building approval documentation.
- Continuity of Building Function
- The home must not change its function during the three-year certification period.
- Compliance with GREENSHIP Prerequisites
- The project must meet all prerequisite requirements specified in the applicable GREENSHIP Homes rating tool.
- Building Data Access
- The building owner must be willing to sign an agreement allowing GBCI to study relevant building data for use in a case study.
Eligibility is the first step toward certification. Prepare the required documents and confirm that the building meets the applicable requirements before submitting a registration application.
Explore the Assessment Criteria
GREENSHIP Homes evaluates building sustainability through six assessment categories. Each category contains specific criteria, including prerequisites, credit points, and bonus points where applicable under the selected rating tool version.
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Appropriate Site Development (ASD)
Evaluates the relationship between the project, its site, and its surroundings, including applicable considerations for site development and accessibility.
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Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EEC)
Assesses measures related to energy performance, energy efficiency, and responsible energy use.
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Water Conservation (WAC)
Evaluates strategies for managing water use efficiently and supporting water conservation.
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Material Resources and Cycle (MRC)
Assesses material selection and resource management practices that support responsible material use and help reduce environmental impacts.
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Indoor Health and Comfort (IHC)
Evaluates indoor environmental conditions and measures that support occupant health and comfort.
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Building and Environmental Management (BEM)
Assesses management practices that support the implementation and management of green building measures.
Certification Levels
GREENSHIP certification recognizes a project's achievement against the applicable rating tool requirements and scoring thresholds.
Eligible projects can achieve one of four certification levels
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GREENSHIP Platinum certification requires a performance index of at least 73%
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GREENSHIP Gold certification requires a performance index of at least 57%
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GREENSHIP Silver certification requires a performance index of at least 46%
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GREENSHIP Certified certification requires a performance index of at least 35%
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GREENSHIP Homes Certification Fees
GREENSHIP Homes certification pricing is currently under development.
The fee structure has not yet been finalized for public release.
GREENSHIP Homes Certification Flow
Step 1: Introduction and Target Setting
Establish project sustainability targets, consult GBCI, and appoint a GREENSHIP Professional (GP) and a GBCI-registered Certification Partner.
Step 2: Registration
Submit the expression of interest, donate the Rp5.000.000 registration fee, complete the registration form, and submit the required eligibility documents for review.
Step 3: Transfer of Knowledge
The appointed Certification Partner reviews the registration form and supporting documents. Once the requirements are met, an eligibility confirmation is issued.
Step 4: Complete Registration
After eligibility confirmation, sign the certification service contract and pay the first instalment (25%) to obtain Registered Project status. Attend the workshop and receive the GREENSHIP Rating Tool.
Step 5: Assessment Method
Complete the self-assessment forms and supporting evidence after the second payment (65%), then submit them to the Certification Partner for verification.
Step 6: Design Recognition
Assess the project design using tender documents and shop drawings. The results are communicated through an official letter.
Step 7: Final Assessment
Submit construction documents and as-built drawings for document review and on-site verification. Pay the final instalment (10%) upon complete submission, then receive the official assessment result. Successful projects receive GREENSHIP certification.
This is a summary of the GREENSHIP Homes 1.0 certification process.
For a more detailed explanation of each stage, please refer to the
GREENSHIP Homes 1.0 Certification Process Guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is GREENSHIP Homes?
GREENSHIP Homes is a green building rating tool developed by GBCI to assess the sustainability of residential houses against defined criteria covering site development, energy efficiency, water conservation, material resources, indoor health and comfort, and building and environmental management.
What types of houses can be assessed?
The existing GREENSHIP Homes documentation covers single landed dwelling houses and identifies new houses, existing houses, and redevelopment houses as eligible project types, subject to the applicable eligibility requirements.
What are the main eligibility requirements?
The existing requirements include a building with fewer than four floors, excluding basement and semi-basement floors; at least 70% of floor area used for residential purposes; continuous permanent occupancy by at least one person; required building approval documentation; no change of function during the three-year certification period; compliance with all GREENSHIP Homes prerequisites; and an agreement allowing relevant building data to be studied by GBCI for a case study.
What does GREENSHIP Homes assess?
The rating tool covers six categories: Appropriate Site Development, Energy Efficiency and Conservation, Water Conservation, Material Resources and Cycle, Indoor Health and Comfort, and Building and Environmental Management.
What is the maximum score for GREENSHIP Homes?
The existing GREENSHIP Homes Version 1.0 documentation specifies a maximum score of 77 points.
How much does GREENSHIP Homes certification cost?
The GREENSHIP Homes certification pricing structure is currently under development and is not yet available for public release. Contact GBCI for information about the certification process and future pricing updates.
How do I begin the certification process?
Start by contacting GBCI to discuss the residential project, review the eligibility requirements, and understand the registration process. The project can then proceed according to the applicable requirements confirmed by GBCI.
Bring Sustainability Home
A more sustainable home starts with informed decisions about the way it is developed, used, and maintained. GREENSHIP Homes provides a structured framework for assessing residential sustainability against defined criteria.
Contact GBCI to learn more about GREENSHIP Homes, understand the eligibility requirements, and explore the next steps for your residential project.