Category Achievements

Management

• A Green Star Accredited Professional is a principle participant in the project team to provide advice on the Green Star aims and processes from design through to the delivery.
• Comprehensive pre-commissioning, commissioning and quality monitoring occurred for the tenancy.
• The design team and contractor transferred the information and documentation to the base building owner.
• Contracted for a 12 month building tuning period after handover, including quarterly reviews and final recommissioning.
• Provided a comprehensive, yet simple Tenant Guide for the relevant building and tenancy systems to the users and owner.
• An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) was implemented in accordance with Section 4 of the NSW Environmental Management System Guidelines during construction. The contractor held ISO14001 accreditation applicable to the construction works of the building.
• The contractor implemented a Waste Management Plan and 80% of construction waste by weight was re-used or recycled during fitout works.

Indoor Environment Quality

• The ventilation rate improvements were achieved as a result of modification to the existing base building systems.
• 150% improvement above the the fresh air rate requirements in AS 1668.2-1991 promotes healthy indoor environment.
• Internal noise levels are minimised to improve occupant comfort from building services and outside entities.
• Volatile organic compounds are minimised in 95% of painted surfaces and all carpets, tenancy fitout items, adhesives and sealants.
• All composite wood products are F4Star low-formaldehyde emissions under JIS A 5905:2003.
• A dedicated tenant exhaust riser is installed to remove indoor pollutants from printing and photocopy areas.
• Plants with positive indoor environment benefits are distributed across the fitout at one large (or two small) pots per workstation, in line with a Horticultural Maintenance Plan.
• A carbon dioxide monitoring system is installed to track and adjust ventilation rates with low carbon dioxide levels.
• Automated blinds and screens with a Visual Light Transmittance of less than 10% are installed in the tenancy to reduce daylight glare, with manual overrides. Additionally, flat-screen, mounted workstation monitors are provided with the fitout and can be manually adjusted to provide the ability to avoid daylight glare.
• Installed high frequency ballasts reduce occupants' eye strain from low frequency flicker.
• The lighting levels are appropriate but not excessive for the space's needs.
• 60% of workstations have direct line of site to outdoor environments.

Energy

• The tenancy achieves at least a 5 Star NABERS (formerly ABGR) rating, with an additional 20% CO2 reduction.
• Sub-metering is installed for tenancy lighting and small power consumption.
• Individual switches are installed for enclosed spaces and zones in accessible locations. Further, 95% of the Net Lettable Area (NLA) contains an individually addressable lighting system.

Transport

• Many public transport networks operate in close proximity with frequent peak hour services.
• Car parking provisions do not exceed the minimum local planning allowance.
• Cyclist facilities are available, with secure bicycle storage for 10% of tenancy occupants and accessible shower and change facilities.

Materials

• The tenancy provided workstations with reduced environmental impact, relative to available alternatives.
• Alternative materials replace 60% (by cost) of total PVC costs.
• Flooring throughout the tenancy has a reduced environmental impact, relative to available alternatives.
• Walls and partitions in the tenancy have a reduced environmental impact, relative to available alternatives.
• The tenancy provided chairs with reduced environmental impact, relative to available alternatives.
• The tenancy provided tables with reduced environmental impact, relative to available alternatives.
• The tenancy provided storage units with reduced environmental impact, relative to available alternatives.
• Joinery throughout the tenancy has a reduced environmental impact, relative to available alternatives.
• Ceilings in the tenancy have a reduced environmental impact, relative to available alternatives.
• Recycling and waste management for typical office waste is included and collected on a frequent basis throughout the tenancy.

Land Use & Ecology

• 60% of Net Lettable Area (NLA) of the tenancy is a fully integrated fitout with the base building.

Emissions

• All refrigerants used have an Ozone Depleting Potential (ODP) of zero.
• All thermal insulation avoids the use of ozone-depleting substances in both manufacture and composition.