92 Albert Street

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