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

Sustainability Victoria's fit-out is a demonstration of best practice in commercial office tenancies. The organisation's early commitment to design and construction of a sustainable tenancy is continuing to deliver ongoing measurable savings and is providing many lessons for other tenants to learn from.

The following case study package includes an overview of the relocation process, and four technical sheets that address major areas of focus and achievement. 

Sustainability Victoria fit-out - overview

Sustainability Victoria's move from three locations to one in 2006 was essential for establishing a united culture in the new organisation. It also presented an ideal opportunity to demonstrate to the market that a sustainable office fit-out could be completed at commercial rates, and could deliver substantial and measurable ongoing savings.

Download a pdf giving an overview of the Sustainability Victoria fit-out at the bottom of the page.

Technical sheet - Lighting

With lighting consuming between 15-26% of the energy used in commercial buildings, Sustainability Victoria carefully assessed lighting needs during design and operation of the fit-out. In doing so, Sustainability Victoria has improved indoor environment quality, experienced staff productivity gains and, of course, achieved significant energy savings.

Download a pdf of the technical sheet Lighting at the bottom of the page.

Technical sheet - Materials

Selecting materials for an office fit-out presents a number of opportunities to maximise sustainability and improve indoor environment quality.

Sustainability Victoria's materials selection sought materials and products with low or no volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and products from manufacturers with environmental management systems.

Download a pdf of the technical sheet Materials at the bottom of the page.

Technical sheet - Information and Communication Technology

Information and communication technology (ICT) is a major consumer of energy in commercial offices.

Through the introduction of new server technology, transitioning to laptops and introducing a general power outlet that shuts off power outside of regular office hours, Sustainability Victoria has made dramatic reductions in energy consumption through ICT. 

Download a pdf of the technical sheet Information and Communication Technology at the bottom of the page. 

Technical sheet - Waste

Relocation projects offer good opportunities for waste management and minimisation. Sustainability Victoria reused, recycled or sold over 95% of the items not transferred to the new office.

Communication and leadership have been critical success factors in achieving this result during the move and as a part of ongoing waste management in the tenancy.

Download a pdf of the technical sheet Waste below.