Green Buildings Developing Sustainable Cities
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Contents Acting Sustainably 4 Commitment to the Industry & Our Clients 6 Our Approach 8 Environmental Sustainability
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GBCA Green Star & NABERS Standards 11 Collins Square Case Study 12 Parramatta Square Case Study 14
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Acting Sustainably
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Rhodes, NSW - Part of Sydney’s industrial heartland since the early 1900s was transformed by Walker Corporation in 2015.
Walker Corporation has been environmentally conscious for over 50 years’. In the 1960’s we pioneered excavation techniques that minimised vibration damage and noise pollution. Over the decades we have rehabilitated countless contaminated, derelict sites and transformed them into thriving commercial, retail and residential communities. Fast forward to today, it’s no surprise that our developments meet the highest industry standards for sustainability and that we commit millions of dollars to deliver sites where health, wellbeing and environmental factors are front and centre.
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Commitment to the Industry & Our Clients
Transurban - Collins Square, Melbourne
Atrium Green Wall - Collins Square, Melbourne
Our aim is to be an active leader of sustainable principles and practices within the built environment. We work closely with Government, architects and specialist consultants to deliver best practice solutions that meet or exceed industry leading targets. Our aim is to actively minimise the overall environmental impact of our operations by conserving and enhancing the environments in which our projects are developed. In our minds, however, sustainability, branches way beyond industry leading, energy efficient buildings. 7
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Our Approach The development of A-Grade sustainable buildings Our commercial buildings are designed to a minimum 5 Green Star rating with green technology and operations employed throughout, from tri-generation to solar power, regenerative lifts and green walls, to deliver the following benefits to occupants and the environment: •
High quality of indoor air in the buildings
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Designed to allow a high level of natural light, with open spaces and connectivity inbuilt
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Reduction of greenhouse gases and a low carbon footprint
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Reduction of water consumption, by improving the efficiency of water use through the harvesting of rainwater and recycling of water.
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Targeting low levels of waste and high recycling rates
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Collaboration of the management team and our tenants to achieve sustainable buildings without compromising on occupant satisfaction
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Healthy working environments that champion employee wellbeing Delivering flexible working conditions within public transport oriented precincts, including industry leading hospitality and end-of-trip facilities that contribute to the employee health and wellness offering.
Collaborative and connected working environments We pride ourselves in creating places that inspire and spaces for people to collaborate and create. Flexible and connected commercial environments with adaptive configurations for the ever evolving workforce.
Preservation of heritage Great sensitivity is needed to balance the past and future by creating sharp, functional, modern interiors within the context of heritage buildings. Awarding-winning examples of this approach are our work at Woolloomooloo Wharf, Goods Shed South at Collins Square, Main Drive Kew and Broadway Shopping Centre.
Asset management and enhancement Our approach goes beyond the completion of construction. Our in-house team of specialists continue to monitor and fine tune operations through the employment of the latest and greatest in green technology and continual improvement of our offerings.
Destination dining We understand that the activation of commercial and retail precincts is imperative to the long term success and sustainability of operations. For this reason, our model is centred on establishing “destination dining�, with varied hospitality, lifestyle and retail options for workers, residents and the general public to visit and enjoy, day or night. Grant Thornton - Collins Square, Melbourne
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Environmental Sustainability
Achieved through the implementation of Environmentally Sustainable Design principles. We pride ourselves in employing the latest in green technology and operations to create sustainable buildings with efficient water, energy, connectivity and ventilation systems to deliver a healthy working environment.
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GBCA Green Star & NABERS Standards
Maddocks - Collins Square, Melbourne
The Green Star industry standard, put in place by the Green Building Council Australia, and NABERS industry standards upheld by the NSW Office of Environment & Heritage, are how we measure the environmental sustainability of our projects. We are committed to achieving a minimum 5 Star Green Star – Office As Built v2 standards and 5 Star NABERS Energy ratings on all commercial and retail projects. Collins
Square,
one
of
our
completed
mixed-use
commercial
developments, is an exemplary example of our capabilities to deliver industry leading sustainable developments. Current projects with an emphasis on sustainable development and pioneering green technologies include Parramatta Square and Festival Square.
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Collins Square Case Study
Featuring
pioneering
workplace
design,
high
This represents cutting the emissions of a 5 star
security and environmental excellence, Collins
building in half. No small feat for a building already
Square is Australia’s second largest commercial
at the top end of the efficiency scale.
mixed use development; comprising six commercial towers and the Southern Goods Shed. An entire city
Each building has a Tri-Generation system which
block, Collins Square totals 250,000sqm, is built
run on micro-turbines, burning gas to generate
above a 10,000sqm retail podium and is home to
electricity. In excess of 30% of the electricity
approximately 20,000 office workers.
consumed at Collins Square is generated via onsite tri-generation, with the waste heat used to heat
Each building in the completed development was
and cool the buildings. Due to the lower carbon
awarded a 5 Star Green Star Design, As Built v3
emissions associated with gas, compared to
Rating for the use of green technologies including
electricity from the grid, the precinct maintains a
a Tri-Generation system, rainwater harvesting,
low carbon footprint.
and energy efficient fixtures and fittings. Continual improvements to operations have resulted in four
Tower 4 is home to the largest green wall in
of the five towers achieving a 5.5 Star NABERS
Australia, spreading 59.2m and 15-levels high,
Energy ratings, with one of the towers having
planted in between precast panels. This unique
reached the maximum 6 Star NABERS Indoor
feature cleans and improves the indoor air quality,
Environment rating.
balances the humidity, reduces noise pollution and creates a relaxed, natural environment for tenants to enjoy through biophilia.
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Collins Square, Melbounre
Living up to our reputation for the love of heritage buildings, we are proud to have retained, refurbished and integrated the historic southern portion of the Goods Shed. This 120 year old building was constructed well before the modern advances in energy efficient design and due to its heritage requirements, was arguably the most challenging component of the project. Whilst there was no obligation to meet a 4.5 Star NABERS Energy and 4.5 Star Water rating for this building, we set ourselves the task of achieving it and have succeeded. Maintaining the internal aesthetic of the trussed roof and ensuring the external fabric remained intact. Environmentally Sustainable Design initiatives were incorporated throughout, including a chilled beam cooling system and Tri-Generation plant. With a dedicated in-house asset management team, including sustainability, engineering and waste management specialists, we continue to monitor the precinct’s operations utilising sophisticated monitoring tools. The findings help us to optimise our sustainability model and asset performance by making constant improvements to the technology and energy efficiency of the six buildings. Occupants have access to hotel grade end-of-trip facilities, lifestyle, fitness, childcare and vast array of hospitality options within the precinct. Located in close proximity to public transport and bicycle paths, Collins Square is a short walk to the city centre and offers immediate access to green open spaces, all contributing to a well-connected, convenient and healthy working environment. Atrium Green Wall - Collins Square, Melbourne
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One of the largest urban renewal projects in the country, the $2.7 billion Parramatta Square development will revitalise Parramatta city centre with A Grade office space, a multilevel retail podium and civic facilities that reflect the latest global thinking in design, productivity and amenity.
Parramatta Square Case Study
Designed to achieve minimum 5 Star Green Star – Office As Built v2 ratings and targeting minimum 5 Star NABERS Energy ratings, Parramatta Square will embrace a high quality indoor environment and occupant comfort, complemented by industry leading amenities and services. A team of experts in sustainability, waste management and engineering are dedicated to achieving these targets, focusing efforts in the following areas in order to meet the stringent requirements: The indoor environment of each tower will deliver internal air quality and flow, controlled temperature and acoustic comfort. Energy efficient design components include LED lighting, a highly efficient main plant, high performance façade, solar power and destination controlled lifts, powered by regenerative drives. 14
Water efficiency initiatives consist of a rainwater harvesting system and waterless fixtures and fittings.
4, 6 & 8 Parramatta Square
The towers have been designed with the entire lifecycle in mind, from beginning to end. The lifecycle assessment is conducted by a third party and is used as a decision making tool for the project design, selection of sustainable materials and other features, all contributing to reducing the overall environmental impact of each building. A high percentage of construction materials by cost are made up of sustainable products, derived from recycled content or environmentally declared products. Specifically, 95% of all steel is sourced from a responsible steel maker and 95% of all timber used is certified by a forest certification scheme. Aside from responsible sourcing of materials, we employ practices to minimise waste to landfill during construction and throughout ongoing operations. With an emphasis on a healthy and happy workforce, the towers have been designed with inter-floor connectivity to encourage active fitness and social interactions. Other lifestyle benefits include easy access to public transport links – with a direct connection to Parramatta train station, and hotel grade end-of-trip facilities to encourage and support an active way of life. Beyond this, we offer a range of community and contractor workforce benefits promoting wellbeing and sustainability education.
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“We pride ourselves in developing buildings with a low carbon footprint, future-proofed for generations to come.”
Jessica Jordan Senior Development Manager jessica.jordan@walkercorp.com.au Level 21, Governor Macquarie Tower 1 Farrer Place Sydney NSW 2000 walkercorp.com.au
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