Category Achievements

Management

• A Green Star Accredited Professional will be engaged as part of the project team
• Comprehensive commissioning will be done according to recognised guidelines for building services
• A Building Users' Guide with relevant information will be provided to the building owner and users
• A valid ISO14001 Environmental Management System will be in place prior to/throughout the project
• A comprehensive, site-specific Environmental Management Plan for the works will be implemented
• 80% by mass of demolition and construction waste will be reused or recycled
• A comprehensive Waste and Recycling Management Plan will reduce overall operational waste
• Building infrastructure will facilitate reduction of operational waste and disposal
• Building Management and Control System (BMCS) will demonstrate actual performance of all sub meters

Indoor Environment Quality

• 30% of the nominated area will provide good levels of daylight for building users.
• 95% of carpets and floor coverings will be low in volatile organic compounds
• 95% of all adhesives and sealants will be low in volatile organic compounds
• 95% of internal painted surfaces will be low in volatile organic compounds
• All composite wood products will have low formaldehyde emissions, or contain no formaldehyde

Energy

• Greenhouse gas emissions are predicted to be 55% less than a standard practice building.
• Energy sub-metering will be done for the building and major energy usage data will be monitored
• Sub-metering provided to each tenancy, and energy sub-metering will be done for the building

Transport

• Car parking will be at least 50% below maximum or not more than the minimum planning allowance
• cyclist facilities will be provided for 5% of building staff
• Public transport networks will operate in close proximity with regular service during peak hour
• Medium-to-high-density residential developments will be located within 250m of the retail centre

Water

• Potable water use will be more efficient than a standard practice building

Materials

• A dedicated storage area and other building features which facilitate recycling will be in place
• 90% of the existing major structure by gross building volume will be reused
• 60% of the total cost of PVC will be replaced with alternative materials

Land Use & Ecology

• The project will be a refurbishment
• The project will have no adverse impact on vulnerable species, native vegetation or ecological value

Emissions

• All refrigerants will have an Ozone Depleting Potential of zero
• Thermal insulants avoid ozone depleting substances in their manufacture and composition
• Building outflow to sewerage from occupant usage will be 50% less as compared to standard practice