Current hospital designs and projects are becoming increasingly influenced by sustainability considerations, with many required to achieve a Green Star rating.

Boral lightweight building solutions can contribute to Green Star rating of hospital buildings in the following areas:

Waste Management
(Green Star Hospital Rating Tool, Ref No Man-7)

Up to two credit points can be awarded to recognise management practices that reduce the amount of construction waste going to disposal. Contact your local Boral Plasterboard office in regard to waste pick up services available in your area.

Ceilings, Walls and Partitions
(Green Star Hospital Rating Tool, Ref No Mat-14)

The use of Boral ENVIRO® plasterboard certified by Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) may contribute towards achieving two Green Star credit points.

Internal Noise Levels
(Green Star Hospital Rating Tool, Ref No IEQ-7)

The use of Boral Plasterboard acoustic wall systems, Echostop® plasterboard or acoustic ceiling tiles may contribute one Green Star credit point.

Volatile Organic Compounds
(Green Star Hospital Rating Tool, Ref No IEQ-8)

Boral Plasterboard lining products have been certified as having Volatile Organic Compound levels within the limits required to contribute to one Green Star credit point.