The Green Spaces

Environmental Features

The Green Spaces Accreditations

Accreditations & Programs

  • NABERS 5 Star Whole Building Energy Rating
  • 100% GreenPower
  • Member of the City Switch Program
  • Application in for Rooftop PV Cells

 

The Green Spaces Appliances

Appliances

  • "Superdunny" toilet, sink fills cistern
  • LED lighting features
  • 6 star sink mixer
  • 3 star low flow showerhead (7.5 litres per minute)
  • Energy efficient dishwasher

 

The Green Spaces Behaviour

Behavioural Change

  • Inspiring environmental & reclaimed waste artwork
  • Building use training program
  • Signage to encourage environmentally sustainable behaviour
  • Eco conscious environment
  • Access to leading mentors in the Green Industry

 

The Green Spaces Energy

Energy

  • Plan in progress for PV cells on the roof
  • Energy efficiency training
  • Energy management policies and smart IT systems
  • Energy efficient LED and T5 lighting

 

The Green Spaces Fitout

Fitout

  • Secondhand carpet and reclaimed carpet tiles form the Earth Plus Range
  • Reclaimed cork for desk backing baords
  • Secondhand furniture including desks, chairs, tables and sofa
  • Low VOC paints
  • GECA rated 50% recycled plasterboard for ceiling
  • Indoor and outdoor plants from the NASA improved indoor air quality list

 

The Green Spaces Green Lease

Green Lease

  • Energy monitoring and reporting
  • Annual NABERS Ratings
  • Separate Waste Facilities for Recycling, Compost, Shredding and General Waste
  • Green purchasing policy for stationary and other services

 

The Green Spaces Heating and Cooling

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling begins at 24 degrees Celsius
  • Heating begins at 19 degrees Celsius
  • Occupants are advised to dress for the weather
  • Building undergoing full sealing and insulation to further regulate temperature

 

The Green Spaces IT and Telecommunications

IT & Telecommunications

  • Remanufactured, low energy all in one printer/fax/photocopier with recycled cartridge program
  • Faxes arrive as emails
  • Secondhand thin client system
  • Sustainable website hosting

 

The Green Spaces Reporting

Reporting

  • All occupants provided with a full report on energy and resource consumption at the end of each month
  • All printer, fax, phone, reception, support service usage tracked and itemised

 

The Green Spaces Transport

Transport

  • Bicycle racks on site
  • Bicycle sharing program
  • Corporate membership of Bicycle Victoria
  • Shower and locker facilities for riders
  • Public transport maps and tickets available

 

The Green Spaces Water

Water

  • Water efficient toilet
  • Low flow shoerhead
  • Low water use dishwasher
  • Drip system from kitchen sink to plants

 

   
 

Our Tenants

Association of Building Sustainability Assessors
Energy Efficiency Council
Synergetics
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