Product Summary:
Re-using an existing buildings superstructure and almost the whole shell greatly minimised the amount of embodied energy within the project when compared with a new build. This also had the advantage of leaving Greenfield sites vacant and pursuing the more environmentally efficient option of higher density occupation within the city core. Refurbishing a previously poor performing building has ensured that it was removed from the building stock and replaced with a much more efficient product.
Project Name: 92 Albert Street
Address: 92 Albert Street, Auckland
Points Awarded: 45 points
Rating Achieved: 4 Green Star
Building Owner: MCS Group
Major Tenant: Telecom New Zealand Ltd
Architect: Ignite Architects Ltd
Building Services Engineer: Medland Metropolis
Main contractor: Scope Projects Ltd
The key sustainable features of the building are:
- Construction and demolition waste was recycled
- Building tuning at 3 month intervals
- Provision of fresh air at rates at 50% above those required by the building code
- A tenant exhaust riser has been provided serving all floors
- The location of the building has ensured that maximum public transport points were gained
- Re-use of an existing building façade and structure which has breathed new life into an existing building
- Use of high performance glass in the new level 4 lobby atrium