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     5 September 2010
 

Green Star Rated Assets

Opus Capital Group believes that a high level of sustainable initiatives in buildings helps reduce outgoings which reduces tenant's and investors' energy and water bills.   Importantly, sustainable assets benefit the environment – something you can’t put a price on.

The following buildings within the Opus portfolio have been rated by the Green Building Council of Australia, an industry body dedicated to developing Australia’s sustainable property industry.  Visit www.gbca.com.au to find out more about the Green Building Council of Australia. 

Trenerry on Studley Park - 4 Star Green Star - Office Design v2 Rating 

Address:

Trenerry on Studley Park 436-438 Johnston Street, Abbotsford Melbourne VIC

Built:

2009

NLA:

10,240sqm

Property Type:

Office and Retail

Achieved:

4 Star Green Star - Office Design v2 Rating

Building features promoting sustainability:

Close to public transport

To support tenant health and wellbeing, the building has bicycle storage, showers and changing facilities and is situated adjacent to the Yarra River Bike Trail

Floor to ceiling windows providing an abundance of natural light to tenancies

In-built Building Management System (BMS) to manage water and electricity usage 

building 7 botanicca corporate park - 4 Star Green Star - Office Design v2 Rating 

Address:

Building 7 Botanicca Corporate Park, 437 Swan Street, Richmond Melbourne VIC

Built:

2009

NLA:

6,358sqm

Property Type:

Office

Achieved:

4 Star Green Star - Office Design v2 Rating

Building features promoting sustainability:

Office space with an abundance of natural light

To support tenant health and wellbeing, the building has bicycle storage and is situated near the Yarra River Bike Trail

Close proximity to public transport

Floor plate columns designed with a regularly spaced grid, providing an efficient floor layout

Double glazed high performance glass delivering excellent natural light in tenancies

Waterless urinals situated on each level

High efficiency lighting systems such as T5 fluorescent lighting and sensor lighting

25 montpelier road - 4 Star Green Star - Office Design v2 Rating 

Address:

25 Montpelier Road, Bowen Hills QLD

Built:

2009

NLA:

7,582sqm

Property Type:

Office and Retail

Achieved:

4 Star Green Star - Office Design v2 Rating

Building features promoting sustainability:

Close to public transport

Bicycle storage, showers and changing facilities to support tenant health and wellbeing 

In-built BMS to manage water and electricity usage

Stormwater storage tank to minimise use of potable water for non-potable uses

Self irrigating landscaping in all balcony areas

Floor to ceiling windows providing an abundance of natural light to tenancies

Floor plate columns designed with a regularly spaced grid, providing an efficient floor layout

High efficiency lighting systems such as T5 fluorescent lighting and sensor lighting

154 varsity parade - 4 Star Green Star - Office Design v2 Rating 

Address:

154 Varsity Parade, Varsity Lakes, Gold Coast QLD

Built:

2008

NLA:

3,976sqm

Property Type:

Office

Achieved:

4 Star Green Star - Office Design v2 Rating

Building features promoting sustainability:

BMS system implemented to monitor water and energy consumption throughout all tenancies

Abundance of natural light with over 60% of the building NLA naturally lit.

High efficiency lighting systems such as T5 fluorescent lighting and sensor lighting 

More than 95% of the finishes (paint, carpet, adhesives and sealants) are low or no Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)

Cycling facilities available to tenants

Potable water systems for sanitary use reduced via greywater and rainwater collection

12 - 14 the circuit - 4 Star Green Star - Office Design v2 Rating 

Address:

12-14 The Circuit, No. 1 Airport Drive, Brisbane Airport QLD

Built:

2007

NLA:

4,675sqm

Property Type:

Office

Achieved:

4 Star Green Star - Office Design v2 Rating

Building features promoting sustainability:

Over 60% of the base building has an outside view, therefore natural light shines through to the tenancies

More than 95% of the finishes (paint, carpet, adhesives and sealants) are low or no VOC

All enclosed spaces have individual light switches to encourage lighting to used only when occupied

Bicycle storage, showers and changing facilities to support tenant health and wellbeing 

Rain water collection and grey water system used for flushing toilets and irrigating the landscaping. This prevents water wastage and increases water efficiencies 

Dedicated recycling area for all building occupant to encourage recycling office waste.

BMS Sub metering to monitor energy usage for all tenancies

Cooled chiller in lieu of water towers for evaporative cooling systems for further water efficiencies