When a staff survey showed a Green Star-rated office space was top of the wish list for Tonkin + Taylor’s Auckland team, it listened, acted and delivered a world-leading outcome.
6 Green Star – Interiors Built rating
Green Star Interiors
Certifying the sustainable design and construction of any building fitout
Tonkin + Taylor Principal Environmental Scientist, Sandra O’Brien-Kelly, believes the new space has enhanced office culture and improved wellbeing and collaboration.
“There’s a great feeling and having access to plenty of natural light, areas for collaboration, and open spaces where we can work and catch-up has been fantastic for morale,” she says.”
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Sandra O'Brien
Tonkin + Taylor | Principal Environmental Scientist
Indoor environment quality
Aims to encourage and reward initiatives that enhance the comfort and well-being of occupants. The credits within this category address issues such as air quality, thermal comfort and acoustic comfort.
Energy
Aims to reward projects that are designed and constructed to reduce overall greenhouse emissions from operations by addressing energy demand reduction, use efficiency and generation from alternative sources.
Transport
Aims to reward projects that facilitate a reduction on the dependency of private car use as an important means of reducing overall greenhouse gas emissions, as well as to encourage the provision of alternative forms of transportation.
Water
Aims to encourage and reward initiatives that reduce the consumption of potable water through measures such as the incorporation of water efficient fixtures and building systems and water re-use.
Materials
Aims to address the consumption of resources for the project, by encouraging the selection of low-impact materials.
Land use and ecology
Aims to reduce the negative impacts on sites' ecological value as a result of urban development and reward projects that minimise harm and enhance the quality of local ecology.
Emissions
Aims to assess the environmental impacts of 'point source' pollution generated by projects and reduce their effects on the atmosphere, watercourse and native animals.
Innovation
Aims to recognise the implementation of innovative practices, processes and strategies that promote sustainability in the built environment.
Country Road Newmarket
The innovative store fitout at Country Road Newmarket is environmentally positive, ergonomic and elegant – enhancing the experience for staff and shoppers.
5 Green Star Interiors NZv1.0
Generator Bowen Campus
Generator’s fitout at 40 Bowen Street showcases what the best green workspaces can be. Awarded a 5 Green Star interiors rating, this dynamic work zone reflects Generator’s commitment to sustainability, care for the environment and ESG metrics.
5 Green Star - Office Interiors v3 rating
