Buildings

Demonstrating creativity and innovation in building design, construction and operation to manage environmental impact will improve the bottom line for developers, owners, managers and tenants.

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  ResourceSmart Commercial Buildings Program

  Building portfolio owners can partner with Sustainability Victoria to deliver greenhouse gas and water savings.

• CitySwitch Green Office - funding round open to Victorian Councils

  Sustainability Victoria is seeking four Victorian Councils (or Council partnerships) that have sizeable commercially leased office space, and are willing and able to work with office-based businesses to deliver significant energy efficiency outcomes

• Sustainability Victoria fit-out - leading the way with sustainable office design

  A case study package detailing how Sustainability Victoria's fit-out is a demonstration of best practice in commercial office tenancies.

• 500 Collins Street - a five star Green Star upgrade

  500 Collins Street was the first refurbishment project in Australia to receive a five star Green Star design rating from the Green Building Council of Australia.

• SB08: World Sustainable Building Conference, September 2008

  The world's leading experts on sustainable built environments gathered togther in Melbourne in September 2008 and heard about new sustainability programs and initiatives.

• Melbourne Forums - free talks for green buildings

  A series of free talks designed to foster green thinking in commercial buildings.

• Passive solar design and technology

  Apply passive design and technology to heat, cool, light and ventilate facilities to reduce the need for fossil-fuel based energy.

• Why green buildings?

  Good indoor environment quality is just one reason to move into a green building.

• Benefits for tenants of green buildings

  Green tenancies enhance office comfort and productivity, save money and demonstrate environmental leadership.

• Energy efficiency requirements for commercial and public buildings

  All owners and developers should be aware that minimum energy efficiency performance is now law.