We’re excited to share that Gold Star Building Performance is now officially a registered trademark in Australia.
This isn’t just a legal milestone—it’s a reflection of years of work developing a system that helps builders, designers, and homeowners go beyond minimum compliance and create buildings that are truly healthy, comfortable, durable and energy-efficient.
Why Trademark Gold Star?
The Gold Star system emerged from a deep frustration with the limitations of existing rating tools and code requirements—and from a determination to make high-performance design practical and achievable on everyday projects. By securing the trademark, we’re:
Protecting the integrity of the system – Ensuring Gold Star stands for quality and can’t be misused.
Giving builders confidence – When you offer Gold Star to your clients, you know you’re delivering a recognised standard that’s backed by a clear methodology.
Making it easier to grow awareness – The trademark helps us promote Gold Star as a legitimate alternative pathway for demonstrating energy performance.
What Does This Mean for the Industry?
For builders and designers frustrated with star ratings and code provisions that don’t align with real-world performance, Gold Star provides a more practical framework. It considers:
- Actual heat loss and airtightness
- Condensation management
- Passive design principles
- Cost-effective solutions for Australian climates
What’s Next for Gold Star?
This trademark gives us a strong foundation to:
- Help more builders and designers bring Gold Star homes to life.
- Grow awareness so more people understand the benefits of building this way.
- Help more projects achieve genuine performance—not just compliance.
If you’re a builder, designer or homeowner wanting to learn how Gold Star can add value to your projects, now is the perfect time to get in touch.