The extensive refurbishment of its StarTrack House building in Strawberry Hills was an opportunity for Australia Post to make a clear statement about its commitment to reducing energy usage and co2 emissions.
By undertaking numerous building enhancements with a sustainability focus, including installing the largest commercial rooftop PV (solar) installations in suburban Sydney, the project achieved a 5 Star Green Star Office rating. The project also achieved a 5 Star Green Star As-Built rating, and a 5 Star Green Star Interiors v1.1 rating for the Australia Post fitout.
It is the first refurbished office building in Australia to receive the triple 5 Star ratings under v3 of the Green Star ratings methodology.
It also achieved a NABERS rating boost from 2 to 5 Stars.
NDY was instrumental in developing many of the unique solutions utilised to reposition this 26,000 m² building as a new and market leading asset.
Awards
- Highly Commended – Building and Structures, Sydney Engineering Excellence Awards 2014
- Finalist – Environment and Heritage, Sydney Engineering Excellence Awards 2014
- Winner – Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) Awards 2015 for Excellence in Sustainability
- Winner – Best Sustainable Development (Existing Buildings) at the Property Council of Australia Innovation and Excellence Awards 2015
- Winner – Australian Property Institute NSW Excellence in Property Awards 2015 NABERS Environmental Award.
Project Details
Client: Australia Post
Architect: Carr Design Group
Contractor: Buildcorp Interiors
Value: $50 m
Completion: 2014
