| AIA | Australian Institute of Architects (http://www.architecture.com.au/) |
| AIRAH | Australian Institute of refrigeration, air conditioning and heating (http://www.airah.org.au/) |
| AFFL | Above Finished Floor Level |
| AHU | Air Handling Unit |
| ASHRAE | American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Airconditioning Engineers (https://www.ashrae.org/) |
| BMS | Building Management System or building automation system |
| EMP | Environmental Management Plan |
| EMS | Environmental Management System |
| GECA | Green Environmental Choice Australia (http://www.geca.eco/) |
| GSAP | Green Star Accredited Professional |
| HVAC | Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning |
| ICA | Independent Commissioning Agent |
| NABERS | National Australian Building Environmental Rating Scheme (https://www.nabers.gov.au/) |
| ODP | Ozone Depleting Potential |
| PEFC | Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (https://www.pefc.org/) |
| PVC | Polyvinyl Chloride |
| TVOC | content limits the total VOC content limits (in grams per litre for paints, sealants and adhesives, emissions in mg/m² for carpets, and emissions in mg/item/hour for furniture) |
| VOC | Volatile Organic Compounds (defined as organic solvents with a boiling point less than 250°C at 101.3kPa or a vapour pressure of 0.01mm of Hg at 21°C) |