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)