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The benefits of going green EVIDENCE IS GROWING THAT GREEN BUILDINGS DELIVER MULTIPLE BENEFITS One of the most important benefits green buildings offer is to our climate and the natural environment. Green buildings can reduce or eliminate negative impacts on the environment by using less water, energy or natural resources. They can also have a positive impact on the environment if they can generate their own energy or increase biodiversity. Another benefit is the cost savings on utility bills for owners or tenants through energy and water efficiency. But the benefits of green buildings go way beyond just environmental
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and financial. They have proven to have brought positive social impacts on the residents too. Mostly around good health and wellbeing of the people who reside in these beautiful green homes.
Harmony Apartments – Quay Street, Sydney The Harmony is a stunning 17-storey high-rise mixed-use residential and commercial building located in the popular Haymarket, Chinatown area of Sydney. The development was built in 2003 on the site of the old Her Majesty’s Theatre. It now houses luxurious apartments with sought
after features such as an indoor heated swimming pool, spa, sauna, gymnasium, games room and 24hour concierge.
Committed to the environment In 2017 the Harmony’s Owners Corporation made a conscious commitment to reduce the impact of the property on the environment by reducing water and energy consumption. Harmony residents were encouraged to actively participate in the building’s numerous green projects to help make a positive impact on the environment.
