THE Green Building Council of Australia has certified 500 Green Star projects, equating to 8 million sqm of space, from traditional commercial and industrial buildings to schools and hospitals.
GBCA’s chief executive Romilly Madew said in nine short years, Green Star has radically transformed the footprint of Australian cities.
The 500th project is Australand Property Group’s Keysborough Spec 1 development in Victoria, which has achieved a 5 Star Green Star – Industrial Design v1 rating. The development comprises two large warehouses and office space inside one 27,000 sqm building.
“It’s fitting that Keysborough Spec 1 is the 500th Green Star project, as it demonstrates how market transformation is extending beyond the office sector,” Australand’s sustainability manager Paolo Bevilacqua said.
“For Australand, this Green Star certification gives us assurance that we’re ‘future proofing’ our asset, as well as reducing occupancy costs for our customers. We believe this will give us and our customers a competitive edge in the market as utility costs continue to rise,” Bevilacqua adds.
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