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Developer

Little Projects Development

Architect

DKO Architecture 

Environmentally Sustainable Design

GIW Environmental Solutions 

Development summary

Located in the heart of Cremorne, this commercial development comprises around 100 square metres of retail space, 8,500 square metres of office space and will be constructed over eight levels plus a basement.

The development has been designed to achieve a sustainability performance standard of Australian excellence. With a commitment to achieving carbon neutrality for the building’s operation, all new tenants will have the opportunity to obtain Climate Active certification.

This development has planning approval and has not yet been constructed (as at early 2022).

GIW Environmental Solutions, the Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) team, applied their ‘4Rs’ of emissions management to deliver on a zero carbon commitment for the development:

Reduce

  • Building façade optimised for thermal comfort and energy efficiency, with a north oriented main façade and three additional street frontages with direct solar access
  • A focus on highly efficient appliances and systems including efficient heat recovery ventilation, an air-cooled reverse cycle chiller, electric heat pump hot water and energy efficient lifts
  • Reduced lighting power density, efficient lighting and localised lighting control
  • Designed to achieve a 35 per cent reduction in peak electricity demand
  • Double glazed, neutrally tinted windows with low-E panes retain warmth in winter and keep heat out in summer and also minimise noise
  • Open air fire stairs are incorporated into the façade design, encouraging everyday use to reduce lift usage and improve occupant wellbeing

Renew

  • A fossil fuel free development through all-electric services, with no use of gas on-site
  • Generating renewable energy on-site via 15kilowatt rooftop solar system
  • A 10-year commitment to purchase grid-supplied accredited GreenPower to meet the building’s remaining electricity needs

Regenerate

  • Additional carbon emissions will be offset under the National Carbon Offset Standard
  • A carbon neutrality education and engagement program will be offered to tenants

Refine

  • A commitment to set, measure and report against environmental performance targets
  • On-going refinement of performance, education and reporting against energy and water consumption targets
  • Metering and monitoring system to monitor building energy and water consumption, including all energy and water use in common areas and major uses
Other sustainability features
  • Use of alternative and recycled materials to reduce embodied emissions and raw materials, including components of the concrete.
  • Reduction in the mass of reinforcing or high strength steel and bars and mesh are produced using energy efficient processes.
  • Timber used is either certified by a forest certification scheme or is from a reused source.
  • Avoids use of materials made from Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC).
  • Mix water for concrete includes captured or reclaimed water.
  • Low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) paints, adhesives, sealants and carpets and low formaldehyde engineered wood products.
  • The 5 square metre raingarden intercepts run-off, reducing excess stormwater flows and filtering pollutants.
  • Terraces provide outdoor space for occupants.
  • Use of native species and landscape drip irrigation with moisture sensors.
  • A 22,000 litre rainwater tank in the basement will collect rainwater to be reticulated to toilets and for landscape irrigation.
  • Highly water efficient fixtures including taps, toilets, showers, dishwashers and washing machines.
  • 100 bicycle spaces ensuring secure bicycle parking for 7.5% of regular occupants and 5% of visitors.
  • End of trip facilities include showers and lockers and a bicycle storage room.
  • Dedicated electric vehicle parking spaces and charging infrastructure.
  • Close to public transport, walking and cycling routes.
  • 90% (by mass) of the waste generated during construction and demolition to be diverted from landfill for reuse and recycling.
  • A commitment to avoid 80% of demolition waste at the end of life of interior fit-outs and base building components.
  • A focus on systems to enable source segregation of waste streams:
    • General waste.
    • Commingled recycling.
    • Food waste.
    • Paper and cardboard recycling (offices only).
    • Hard waste.
    • Electronic waste.