Sustainability features

Greener, cleaner,
more comfortable buildings in a beautiful park-like setting.

Designed to be best-in-class for sustainable operation and energy efficiency, the campus incorporates a host of sustainability features.

Carbon-lite, efficient buildings for
reduced running costs

The Buddle Building has achieved a New Zealand Green Building Council 5 Green Star design accreditation.

Assessments estimate that the Buddle Building has already generated 39% less carbon emissions than a typical new building due to the reuse of its existing structure and other construction factors. Over its life, it is estimated that the building will generate 51% less carbon emissions than a typical building.

The new campus buildings are targeting to achieve a minimum 5 Green Star design and as-built rating. They are also targeting a minimum 5-Star NABERSNZ rating with the associated energy monitoring systems incorporated throughout the buildings.

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Best-in-class building
methodology

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The new campus buildings further support the campus’ carbon reduction strategy by incorporating a raft of leading environmentally sustainable design thinking that includes:

  • The use of large floorplates to reduce the wall-to-floor ratio and building material requirements

  • Sourcing materials locally wherever practicable

  • A highly thermally efficient façade system that delivers insulation levels significantly in excess of New Zealand building code requirements

  • A proposed lower carbon content concrete floor system

  • Re-use of the existing infrastructure where practicable

  • Timber framing maximised to the extent practicable.

Smart buildings and
building systems

The new campus buildings incorporate large amounts of natural light, fresh air ventilation and high thermal performance, making them efficient to run and comfortable to work in. 

Environmentally sustainable design continues through to the building systems, which feature: 

  • A highly efficient HVAC system and high-end building management system to optimise plant performance and tenant comfort

  • CO2 monitoring to optimise air quality

  • System tuning post-construction to optimise building performance

  • Long-life LED light fittings with associated lighting controls

  • WELS-rated water fittings to minimise water use.

Further sustainability features

Tenants can build further sustainability features into their new premises to suit their business needs.

Options include:

  • Rainwater harvesting

  • Solar power generation

  • Battery storage.

 

Strong alternative and
public transport options

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The campus’ location supports environmentally-friendly commuting by train, bus or bike to help encourage less car travel:

  • The campus is located two-minutes’ walk from Wallaceville train station and is on several main bus routes

  • There are showers and lockers on-site to support employees who would prefer to walk, run or cycle to/from work

  • The campus features EV bike charging areas and can accommodate electric vehicle charging points.

Landscaping, plants and ecology

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The campus features:

  • Existing, mature heritage trees

  • Mature landscaped areas and native planting

  • Views of the green park-like campus from all buildings

  • Outside areas to work and relax.