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Sustainability Management Plan (SMP)

12 Nexus Mixed Use Development Nexus Corporate, Mulgrave

Revision: TP2

Date: 2017-12-08

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12 Nexus Mixed Use Development Sustainability Management Plan (SMP) SAL011/TP Rev TP2

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Sustainability Management Plan (SMP)

Project Details

Project: 12 Nexus Mixed Use Development

Address: Nexus Corporate, Mulgrave

Document Type: Sustainability Management Plan (SMP)

Authority: City of Monash

Planning Permit:

Document No. SAL011/TP

Prepared for:

Salta Properties

Level 26, 35 Collins Street

Melbourne VIC 3000

Prepared by:

The Green Factory Pty Ltd

Level 4 152 Elizabeth Street

Melbourne VIC 3000

E: [email protected]

W: www.thegreenfactory.com.au

Document Revision

Date Rev Issue Author Checked Authorised

2017-12-08 TP2 Town Planning MM GG MM

2017-12-06 TP1 Town Planning MM GG MM

2017-12-04 1 Issue for Review MM GG MM

This document contains confidential information which has been prepared for the attention of the Client on this project.

No information contained in this document shall be released in part or whole to any third party without the written

approval of The Green Factory Pty Ltd.

© The Green Factory Pty Ltd

mailto:[email protected]




TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Executive Summary ......................................................................................................................... 3

2 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 4

2.1 Use of this Report ................................................................................................................... 4

2.2 Project overview ..................................................................................................................... 5

2.3 Sustainability Objectives and Benchmarks ............................................................................. 6

2.4 Green Star Design & As Built v1.2 Rating Tool ........................................................................ 7

3 Project ESD Summary...................................................................................................................... 8

3.1 Management ........................................................................................................................... 9

3.2 Energy ................................................................................................................................... 10

3.3 Transport ............................................................................................................................... 12

3.4 Water .................................................................................................................................... 12

3.5 Stormwater Management .................................................................................................... 13

3.6 Waste and Environmental Management .............................................................................. 13

3.7 Materials ............................................................................................................................... 14

3.8 Education and Awareness ..................................................................................................... 14

4 Appendices .................................................................................................................................... 15

4.1 Appendix A – Green Star Design & As Built v1.2 Scorecard .................................................. 15

5 References .................................................................................................................................... 22



1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This Sustainability Management Plan (SMP) details the design initiatives adopted to reduce the

environmental impact of the proposed 12 Nexus Mixed Use Development at Nexus Corporate,

Mulgrave.

From the outset of the project, practical sustainability measures have been incorporated to minimise

the environmental impact of the development across the life cycle. The project has taken into

consideration environmental sustainability across the following key categories:

• Management

• Indoor Environment Quality (IEQ)

• Energy

• Transport

• Water and Stormwater

• Materials and Waste Management

• Land Use and Ecology (Urban Ecology)

• Emissions

• Innovation

The 12 Nexus Mixed Use Development has benchmarked a 4 Star Green Star Design & As Built v1.2

Rating, representing Australian Best Practice for the design and delivery of construction sustainability

outcomes. The Green Star tool is generally a more comprehensive and demanding assessment tool

than the alternative tools that can be used for town planning submissions such as the Built

Environment Sustainability Scorecard (BESS).

The development also addresses the City of Monash Planning Scheme clause 22-13 Environmentally

Sustainable Development Policy and clause 22-04 Stormwater Management Policy. This report also

details how sustainability in relation to Energy Efficiency, Water Resources, Indoor Environment

Quality, Stormwater Management, Transport, Waste Management, and Urban Ecology has been

integrated.

Consistent with the planning scheme and industry best practice, particular attention has been given

to ensure a high level of energy and water efficiency, management practices, and effective waste

management strategies during construction and operation.



2 INTRODUCTION

2.1 USE OF THIS REPORT

This Sustainability Management Plan (SMP) (planning phase) is designed to assist the City of Monash

and relevant stakeholders gain a clearer understanding of the ESD initiatives of the proposed 12 Nexus

Mixed-Use Development at Nexus Corporate, Mulgrave.

This document includes preliminary assessment benchmarks and details the initiatives undertaken by

the project team to reduce the environment impact of the development, from design through to end-

of-life.

Figure 1 Site locality Plan



2.2 PROJECT OVERVIEW

The proposed development includes podium of approx. 12,434m2 carpark GFA and 845m2 hotel lobby

NLA (ground), below 1,821m2 office over 3 levels, 350m2 indoor recreation facility, and 2905m2 hotel

over 7 levels.

Figure 2 Architectural Drawing Area Schedule (7/12/2017)



Figure 3 Design Concept – Section Drawing

2.3 SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVES AND BENCHMARKS

Salta Properties is committed to building a precinct which reflects the dynamic, socially and

environmentally conscious companies and users who choose to call Nexus Corporate home.

Reducing environmental impact through good building design and efficient operation yields a wide

range of shared benefits. The benefits from improved design and operations include:

• Reduced energy, water and material consumption

• Reduced operational costs

• Provide a buffer against utility price rises (short and long-term)

• Reduced plant and infrastructure size and cost

• Improved working environment including air quality

• Reduced ecological footprint

Salta Properties, together with its project development team, takes the design, construction and

stewardship of its properties very seriously. Salta Properties was one of the first developers to achieve

certified Green Star ratings for its suburban offices and the first to achieve consistently industry-

leading NABERS Energy ratings for the buildings in operation. All recent buildings at Nexus Corporate

have achieved a 4 or 5 Star Green Star Office certified rating, reflecting an ongoing commitment to

strong environmental performance and third-party verification. As a rigorous industry benchmark,

Green Star provides a robust and comprehensive framework for design and assessment of the design

and performance of buildings.

The project team have incorporated key sustainability metrics into the design, construction and future

operation of the 12 Nexus Mixed Use Development, with reference to the following:

1. Green Star Design & As Built v1.2 tool 4 Star benchmark (minimum)

2. City of Monash Planning Scheme Clauses 22.04 and 22.13



2.4 Green Star Design & As Built v1.2 RATING TOOL

Green Star is a comprehensive, national, voluntary environmental rating system that evaluates the

environmental design and construction of buildings.

Green Star covers a number of categories that assess the environmental impact that is a direct

consequence of a project’s site selection, design, construction and maintenance. The nine categories

included within the latest Green Star Design & As Built v1.2 rating tool are:

• Management (including Waste)

• Indoor Environment Quality

• Energy

• Transport

• Water

• Materials

• Land Use and Ecology

• Emissions (including Stormwater)

• Innovation

These categories are divided into credits, each of which addresses an initiative that improves or has

the potential to improve environmental performance. Points are awarded in each credit for actions

that demonstrate that the project has met the overall objectives of Green Star.

Green Star represents a more detailed and stringent set of environmental benchmarks in comparison

to the Built Environment Sustainability Scorecard (BESS). The development has referenced the Green

Star Design & As Built v1.2 tool to identify opportunities to improve the environmental performance

of the project.

The latest tool is Green Star Design & As Built v1.2. This tool is designed to allow the assessment of a

range of building types, including mixed use projects such as the 12 Nexus Mixed Use Development

that previously did not fit into one of the separate (legacy) rating tools (Green Star Office, Multi-Unit

Residential, Retail, etc).



3 PROJECT ESD SUMMARY

The following section details the key ESD features and strategies integrated into the project. Please

also see the notes in the Green Star Design & As Built v1.2 scorecard (Appendix A) detailing how the

project addresses the credit compliance criteria and intent.

Consideration of the environmental impact of buildings is driven by a number factors, including

tenant/user demands, energy and water (utility) price rises, asset future-proofing and increasing

regulatory standards. The project has the following ESD objectives established from the outset:

1. Achieve a high standard of practical sustainability – i.e. excellent energy and water efficiency,

high level of thermal comfort, minimised construction and operational/running costs,

monitoring and optimisation of on-going building performance.

2. Comfortably exceed BCA 2017 Energy Efficiency standards. Since 2010, BCA Section J has

required a significant increase in the minimum Thermal Efficiency standards for new building

projects.

3. Benchmark Green Star Design & As Built v1.2 Tool to ensure a strong and holistic ESD strategy

is carried through the concept and design development phases.

4. Exceed other local council sustainability reference tools (e.g. Built Environment Sustainability

Scorecard (BESS)) via use of Green Star benchmark and potential certified rating

Building attributes and features which assist this include high performance glazing, high efficiency

HVAC and lighting systems, and a roof-mounted solar PV array to reduce demand for grid-electricity

and peak electricity demand for the offices.

Green Star Design & As Built v1.2 Tool result (indicative)

Utilising the Green Star Design & As Built v1.2 tool, the 12 Nexus Mixed Use Development would be

on track to achieve of a 4 Star rating. The project is currently targeting the equivalent to 48 points (45

minimum required), excluding potential innovation points.

The following sections are divided into key categories that broadly align with Green Star and BESS tools.

Please refer to Appendix A – Green Star Design & As Built v1.2 Scorecard for further details.



3.1 MANAGEMENT

3.1.1 Building Commissioning and Tuning

In order to ensure the building operates to its potential, where appropriate the project shall be

commissioned in accordance with industry best practice. The Green Star Design & As Built rating tool

provides the benchmark standard for commissioning and tuning, including CIBSE commissioning codes

for all services, CIBSE, ASHRAE or AIRAH for mechanical services (ref Green Star Design & As Built

credits 2.0-2.4).

3.1.2 Energy Metering and Monitoring

Installation of energy sub-metering for all major energy uses is an effective way to enable building

users to understand current usage patterns and the effect of their behaviour. Metering shall be in

accordance with BCA Section J and Green Star requirements, expected to include the following:

• Office HVAC, lighting and power

• Hotel HVAC, lighting and power

• Car Park lighting and power

• External lighting

• Solar PV array generation

• Domestic hot water

3.1.3 Construction Environmental and Waste Management

The contractor shall implement a comprehensive Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to minimise

the environmental impact of construction works.

• The Environmental Management Plan should cover key environmental impact areas including

waste management, stormwater management and environmental auditing.

• The contractor shall have ISO14001 certification of its Environmental Management Systems

• The Waste Management Plan should also be implemented during construction to improve

recycling rates (target min 90% by mass) and reduce waste to landfill.

3.1.4 Operational Waste Management

The waste management strategy for the project during operation shall be documented by others.

• Implementation of an ongoing waste minimisation and recycling strategy.

• Building users/tenants will be required to deposit all waste streams as appropriate for

collection and management.

• Waste shall be managed by dedicated contractor(s) for the site.



3.2 ENERGY

The 12 Nexus Mixed Use Development will minimise ongoing energy demand through the

construction of a thermally efficient building envelope, combined with specification of energy efficient

building services (HVAC, lighting, controls). The development will comply with all parts of Section J of

the Building Code of Australia (BCA) (NCC 2017).

3.2.1 Passive Design

Passive design is the name given to any design technique that requires no active (energy using)

intervention. Passive design is the most fundamental of the ESD strategies to achieve a low-energy

building, and should always be the first priority over more ‘engineered’ solutions, such as complex

HVAC or lighting systems. Passive design elements remain throughout the life of the building, which

is usually considerably longer than the design life of the systems within it.

Design issues and opportunities related to the passive design have been explored and will continue

during the design development phase.

Preliminary NCC BCA Section J analysis indicates that the JV3 performance solution will likely be used

for the office component of the project.

3.2.1.1 Orientation and shading

Good site and building orientation can significantly impact on the environmental performance of

buildings, reducing the need for mechanical heating and cooling, resulting in lower energy bills,

improved occupant comfort and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

The following principles have been applied to achieve positive passive environmental design:

• Passive shading of glass to protect from summer sun, but allow winter solar access;

• Shading of walls from summer sun

• Utilisation of thermal mass (like concrete walls or floors) for regulating indoor heat;

• High performance glazing

• Insulation and draught sealing;

3.2.1.2 Windows, shading and natural daylight

Windows typically form the weakest thermal point in any building envelope as they have a low

resistance to heat transfer. Large areas of low performance glass have a significant impact on the

performance of a building’s energy use. The office, hotel and common area spaces are expected to

use high performance glazing to improve thermal performance while maintaining good daylight access

and occupant amenity.

• Final window/glass specification (total U-value and SHGC) shall be determined in the later

design phases.

3.2.1.3 Thermal Envelope (insulation and sealing)

The construction materials of the thermal envelope (façade, roof, internal walls) are key to ensuring

reduced heating and cooling requirements. Low thermal efficiency (poor building fabric) directly

affects the thermal comfort of the space, in addition to putting increased demand on mechanical

services (cost, energy, emissions, noise, plant maintenance, etc).



Envelope construction and thermal insulation details shall be refined during the next phase of design.

For all conditioned spaces (office), the following performance shall be achieved at a minimum, as per

NCC BCA Section J requirements:

• Min total R-value 2.8 for external walls;

• Min total R-value 1.8 for internal walls between conditioned and non-conditioned spaces;

• Min total R-value 3.2 for external roof

• All windows and externally facing doors to conditioned spaces are to be weather stripped;

• All exhaust fans to have self-closing damper (sealed).

Note: A separate NCC BCA Section J report will be issued at the appropriate stage of the project.

3.2.2 Heating Cooling and Ventilation

3.2.2.1 Natural ventilation and HVAC

High quality ventilation is a key feature to reduce energy consumption (reduce heating, cooling and

air fan loads) and improve Indoor Environment Quality (IEQ).

In the conditioned space (office, lobby and hotel), high efficiency VRF air conditioning systems with

heat-recovery will be designed to suit the performance requirements of the building and location. The

system(s) will be controlled via a Building Management System (BMS), with independent thermal zone

control and internal condition sensors. The specification of air-cooled condenser units eliminates the

risk of legionella disease and other maintenance challenges.

3.2.3 Car Park Ventilation

The proposed building has car parking across 8 levels above ground. To reduce electricity

consumption, the proposed development has façade openings to allow natural ventilation of the car

park. This is expected to greatly reduce the long-term electricity consumption of the base building

services.

3.2.4 Domestic Hot Water

Consistent with recent buildings at Nexus Court, high efficiency solar evacuated tube pre-heat gas-

fired hot water systems are expected to serve the office common areas and hotel. System details,

location and capacity shall be addressed during the next design phase.

3.2.5 Lighting

Lighting throughout the development shall be designed to minimise energy consumption. Natural

light is incorporated through the use of windows to provide a more comfortable environment and

reduce reliance on artificial lighting.

The final lighting design shall comprise LED in the office, car park, hotel and general circulation spaces.

LED and T5 fluorescent lamps use only about a quarter of the energy used by incandescent bulbs to

provide the same light level. No incandescent or halogen lighting shall be used.

3.2.5.1 Target maximum power densities for lighting:

• Office Areas: 4-6 W/m2

• Hotel: 4-8 W/m2



• Car Park: 4-6 W/m2

3.2.5.2 Controls and zoning

• Motion sensor lighting controls are to be installed as appropriate to reduce dependency on

occupants to switch off unnecessary lighting.

• Daylight light sensor controls including daylight dimming are to be installed in all applicable

perimeter areas – ensuring lighting will turn on and off at correct times without manual

intervention or requirement to adjust timing systems for seasonal daylight variation.

• Small lighting zones should be used wherever suitable.

3.2.6 Renewable energy generation

A rooftop solar PV array is expected to significantly offset the electricity demand of the office spaces.

This system is designed to reduce building running costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and assist

improve the building’s potential NABERS Energy Rating.

Final capacity and design details will be determined in the next design phase, however a solar PV

system with a 20kW peak capacity is expected.

3.3 TRANSPORT

The project encourages users to utilise low-emissions and low-impact transport. This includes the

following:

• Provision of high quality bicycle parking and end-of-trip facilities (building user and visitor),

consistent with City of Monash and Green Star requirements (see Appendix A).

• Preparation for provision of electric vehicle charging points within the car park. Electrical

services design shall ensure the building can meet the growing demand for electric vehicle

charging over the coming years.

3.4 WATER

The following section details how the project has introduced initiatives to reduce potable water

consumption, reduce the impact on stormwater and sewer infrastructure, and improve stormwater

and sewer discharge quality. Detailed civil and hydraulic services design and documentation will be

required during subsequent design phases.

3.4.1 Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD):

Water conservation and management – including potable water use efficiency, water harvesting and

reuse, landscape irrigation and stormwater management – are an important part of the project

development.

• This development aims to reduce its use of potable water through efficient fixtures and fittings

(ref Green Star Design & As Built v1.2 credit 18).

• All landscaping will use drought tolerant plants and water efficient irrigation systems where required.

• Podium-level landscape garden to provide amenity and reduce stormwater runoff from the

site.



• The rainwater collection, reuse and waste water filtration strategy ensures the key water

management objectives are achieved – i.e. reduced overall consumption, reduced peak water

flows through water detention, and improved water quality discharged to sewer and

stormwater.

• A rainwater harvesting system collects rainwater from the roof in tanks for use within the

amenities (toilet flushing) and landscape irrigation where suitable. The minimum storage

capacity is expected to be 20,000L, which is suitably sized to assist reduce stormwater peak

flows and provide water for reuse on site.

• Excess rainwater/stormwater which is not used on site is connected into the precinct water

infrastructure (see below).

3.5 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

The stormwater management strategy for the site is in accordance with the broader scheme for Nexus

Corporate Park and Nexus Court. The building shall utilise rainwater harvesting and reuse, and

landscaping to reduce peak flows and assist improve water quality within the site. A stormwater

detention tank is located in Nexus Court to form part of the stormwater management requirements,

as developed with the City of Monash for the precinct.

Please refer to the civil documentation and previous development works at Nexus Court, including

most recently the addresses of 5, 8 and 10 Nexus Court.

Detailed civil design including stormwater management in accordance with development parameters

will be completed during subsequent design phases (design development).

3.6 WASTE AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

3.6.1 Construction Environmental and Waste Management

The contractor shall implement an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to minimise the

environmental impact of construction works.

• The Construction Environmental Management Plan covers key environmental impact areas

including waste management, stormwater management and environmental auditing.

• The contractor and its Environmental Management System (EMS) should be ISO14001

certified. ISO14001 includes weekly reporting of compliance with the EMS.

• Within the CEMP, waste management will be implemented during construction to improve

recycling rates and reduce waste to landfill, as per Green Star Design & As Built v1.2 credits

7.0, 7.1 and 22B.

3.6.2 Operational Waste Management

A comprehensive strategy will be developed with cooperation of the tenant and Salta Properties for

the waste management of the facility during operation. Waste Management facilities shall be in

accordance with council requirements, existing services to Nexus Court, and Green Star Design & As

Built v1.2 credit 8B.



3.7 MATERIALS

The environmental impacts of material usage in buildings include the depletion of natural resources,

the degradation and pollution of the environment throughout their extraction, production and use,

and the health impacts associated with off-gassing of pollutants in production and use.

While most detailed material selection will occur during later stages of the project, the proposed

development will take into account the following considerations.

• Low embodied energy materials (life cycle basis);

• Materials that are durable and fit for purpose;

• PVC used in the project shall comply with the GBCA PVC Best Practice Guidelines (ref. Green

Star Design & As Built v1.2 credit 20.3);

• Local materials with low embodied transport energy where practicable;

• Non-ozone depleting refrigerants in all air conditioning systems;

• Non-ozone depleting materials in all thermal insulation (walls, air conditioning and hot water

pipe);

• Unsustainable timber imports to be excluded from use in the development and FSC/AFSC

certified timber to be used – ref Green Star Design & As Built v1.2 credit 20.2;

• Low VOC paints, adhesives and sealants as per Green Star Design & As Built v1.2 credit 13.1.

• Low formaldehyde engineered timbers (MDF, Plywood and Particleboard) as per Green Star

Design & As Built Green Star Design & As Built v1.2 credit 13.2;

A key aspect to reducing energy consumption, emissions and waste to landfill is to reuse and recycle

wherever possible.

3.8 EDUCATION AND AWARENESS

All the good intentions and clever design or technologies amount for very little unless all building users

understand how the building is best operated. Communication to and between users/tenants and

building management is key to advancing improved building performance over the long term. The

contractor and facility management teams will provide training and all relevant building information

to relevant stakeholders, including building users.

To ensure the efficient and reliable operation of the facilities, energy efficiency and environmental

impact minimisation will be part of the ongoing management practices and dialogue between facility

management and building users’ representatives.



4 APPENDICES

4.1 APPENDIX A – GREEN STAR DESIGN & AS BUILT V1.2 SCORECARD

The following preliminary scorecard details how the project complies with the Green Star credit criteria and intent.

Green Star - Design & As Built Scorecard

Project: 12 Nexus Corporate, Mulgrave Core Points Available

Total Score

Targeted

Targeted

Rating: 4 Star - Best Practice 100 48.0

CATEGORY / CREDIT

AIM OF THE CREDIT / SELECTION CODE CREDIT CRITERIA POINTS

AVAILABLE POINTS

TARGETED PROJECT RESPONSE

Management 14

Green Star Accredited Professional

To recognise the appointment and active involvement of a Green Star Accredited Professional in order to ensure that the rating tool is applied effectively and as intended.

1.0 Accredited Professional 1 1 A GSAP (The Green Factory) has been involved from early in the project.

Commissioning and Tuning

To encourage and recognise commissioning, handover and tuning initiatives that ensure all building services operate to their full potential.

2.0 Environmental Performance Targets

- Complies Design Intent Report or Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) to be developed during design development, including energy, water, IEQ, metering targets

2.1 Services and Maintainability Review

1 1 The building design shall be reviewed by the facility management representatives and the ICA (where engaged).

2.2 Building Commissioning 1 1 All building systems shall be commissioned in accordance with CIBSE, ASHRAE, or AIRAH commissioning guidelines. BSRIA Soft Landings Framework recommended.

2.3 Building Systems Tuning 1 1 12 months building tuning including quarterly monitoring and adjustments. Requires O&M Manuals, building tuning manual, building tuning team including all relevant parties.



2.4 Independent Commissioning Agent

1 1 An Independent Commissioning Agent (ICA) will be engaged early in the project to provide advice and management of building services commissioning.

Adaptation and Resilience

To encourage and recognise projects that are resilient to the impacts of a changing climate and natural disasters.

3.1 Implementation of a Climate Adaptation Plan

2 0 Credit not currently targeted

Building Information

To recognise the development and provision of building information that facilitates understanding of a building's systems, operation and maintenance requirements, and environmental targets to enable the optimised performance.

4.1 Building Operations and Maintenance Information

1 1 Operations and Maintenance Information (O&M Manual) and Building Log Book (in accordance with CIBSE TM31) shall be provided to the facility management team.

4.2 Building User Information 1 1 All relevant and current building information to relevant stakeholders including facility management and tenants.

Commitment to Performance

To recognise practices that encourage building owners, building occupants and facilities management teams to set targets and monitor environmental performance in a collaborative way.

5.1 Environmental Building Performance

1 1 Min. 80% GFA shall commit to at least 2 performance targets as assessed by GS Performance or NABERS covering Energy, Water, Waste and/or IEQ.

5.2 End of Life Waste Performance

1 1 Min 80% of GFA committed to reduce demolition waste at the end of life. Structure of arrangements to be determined during project development.

Metering and Monitoring

To recognise the implementation of effective energy and water metering and monitoring systems.

6.0 Metering - Complies Accessible metering shall be provided to monitor building energy and water consumption, including all energy and water common uses and major uses, and sources.

6.1 Monitoring Systems 1 1 Energy and water meter systems shall enable capture and monitoring of data for analysis and consumption trends.

Construction Environmental Management

To reward projects that use best practice formal environmental management procedures during construction.

7.0 Environmental Management Plan

- Complies A comprehensive project-specific Environmental Management Plan (EMP) shall be in place for construction, prepared by the head contractor.

7.1 Formalised Environmental Management System

1 1 The contractor shall have a formalised Environmental Management System (EMS) during construction to ensure conformance with the EMP (e.g. ISO 14001).

Operational Waste

Prescriptive Pathway

8A Performance Pathway - Specialist Plan

-

8B Prescriptive Pathway - Facilities

1 1 Facilities shall be in place to collect and separate distinct waste streams (general waste, paper/cardboard, glass, plastic, other) in dedicated waste storage area.

Total 14 12



Indoor Environment Quality 17

Indoor Air Quality

To recognise projects that provide high air quality to occupants.

9.1 Ventilation System Attributes

1 1 System shall mitigate entry of outdoor pollutants as per ASHRAE 62.1:2013, be designed for ease of maintenance and cleaned prior to occupancy.

9.2 Provision of Outdoor Air 2 0 Credit not currently targeted

9.3 Exhaust or Elimination of Pollutants

1 1 Pollutants eliminated in the occupied spaces via removal of pollutant source and/or exhaust. This includes printers/copiers, cooking processes and vehicle exhaust where present.

Acoustic Comfort

To reward projects that provide appropriate and comfortable acoustic conditions for occupants.

10.1 Internal Noise Levels 1 0 Credit not currently targeted

10.2 Reverberation 1 0 Credit not currently targeted

10.3 Acoustic Separation 1 0 Credit not currently targeted

Lighting Comfort To encourage and recognise well-lit spaces that provide a high degree of comfort to users.

11.0 Minimum Lighting Comfort

- Complies All lights shall be flicker-free and accurately address the perception of colour in the space (i.e. Colour Rendering Index (CRI) as defined by AS 1680.1:2006).

11.1 General Illuminance and Glare Reduction

1 1 Lighting in nominated areas shall comply with best practice design guidelines for maintained illuminance levels and glare reduction as defined by AS 1680.1.2006.

11.2 Surface Illuminance 1 1 The lighting design and internal surfaces will be designed to improve uniformity of lighting.

11.3 Localised Lighting Control 1 0 Credit not currently targeted

Visual Comfort To recognise the delivery of well-lit spaces that provide high levels of visual comfort to building occupants.

12.0 Glare Reduction - Complies

Glare in the nominated area from sunlight through all viewing façades to be reduced through a combination of blinds, screens, fixed devices, or other means. External screens and blinds anticipated.

12.1 Daylight 2 1 Good daylight access is achieved for all nominated areas over at least 40% of the nominated area (office).

12.2 Views 1 1 60% of the nominated area (office) has a clear line-of-sight to a high quality internal or external views.

Indoor Pollutants

To recognise projects that safeguard occupant health through the reduction in internal air pollutant levels.

13.1 Paints, Adhesives, Sealants and Carpets

1 1 Only low VOC products shall be used in the project. Internally applied paints, adhesives, sealants and carpets shall meet the stipulated ‘Total VOC Limits’.

13.2 Engineered Wood Products

1 1

Only low formaldehyde products shall be used in the project. Engineered wood products shall meet stipulated formaldehyde limits or no new engineered wood products are used in the building.



Thermal Comfort

To encourage and recognise projects that achieve high levels of thermal comfort.

14.1 Thermal Comfort 1 1 A high degree of thermal comfort will be provided to occupants in the space, equivalent to 80% of all occupants being satisfied in the space (PMV between -1 and +1).

14.2 Advanced Thermal Comfort

1 0 Credit not currently targeted.

Total 17 9

Energy 22

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

E. Modelled Performance Pathway

15E.0 Conditional Requirement: Reference Building Pathway

- Complies Project satisfies conditional requirements for energy and emissions performance via building energy modelling.

15E.1 Comparison to a Reference Building Pathway

20 8

Strong energy efficiency (low emissions) performance achieved via high performance façade, high efficiency building services (HVAC and lighting systems) and solar PV array. Low-Carbon Energy Supply options may be considered/

Peak Electricity Demand Reduction

Performance Pathway

16A Prescriptive Pathway - On-site Energy Generation

-

16B Performance Pathway - Reference Building

2 2 As per credit 15E.1 above, peak electricity demand shall be at least 30% lower than a reference building.

Total 22 10

Transport 10

Sustainable Transport

Prescriptive Pathway

17A.1 Performance Pathway 0

17B.1 Access by Public Transport 3 1 Public transport facilities along Springvale Road and around Brandon Park Shopping Centre provide a high level of public transport access via buses and train connections.

17B.2 Reduced Car Parking Provision


17B.3 Low Emission Vehicle Infrastructure


17B.4 Active Transport Facilities 1 1 Cyclist facilities including end-of-trip facilities shall be provided in accordance with Green Star 17B.4, City of Monash and tenant requirements.

17B.5 Walkable Neighbourhoods 1 0 Credit not currently targeted.

Total 7 2

Water 12

Potable Water Prescriptive Pathway 18A.1 Potable Water - Performance Pathway

0



18B.1 Sanitary Fixture Efficiency 1 1 All sanitary fixtures shall be high WELS rated (water efficiency) in accordance with Green Star 18B.1 credit criteria

18B.2 Rainwater Reuse 1 1 Rainwater tanks shall be installed for collection and reuse of water for irrigation and toilet flushing.

18B.3 Heat Rejection 2 2 Building HVAC systems shall not use water for heat rejection.

18B.4 Landscape Irrigation 1 1

Landscaping and associated systems shall be designed to reduce the consumption of potable water required for irrigation through the installation of subsoil drip irrigation and moisture sensor controls.

18B.5 Fire System Test Water 1 1 Fire protection system shall minimise test water consumption via zone-checks and reuse on site wherever possible.

Total 6 6

Materials 14

Life Cycle Impacts

Prescriptive Pathway - Life Cycle Impacts

19A.1 Comparative Life Cycle Assessment

0

19A.2 Additional Life Cycle Impact Reporting

0

19B.1 Concrete 3 0

Credit not currently targeted.

19B.2 Steel 1 0 Credit not currently targeted.

19B.3 Building Reuse 4 0 Credit not targeted.

Responsible Building Materials

To reward projects that include materials that are responsibly sourced or have a sustainable supply chain.

20.1 Structural and Reinforcing Steel


20.2 Timber Products 1 1 Only FSC or AFSC certified timber shall be used.

20.3 Permanent Formwork, Pipes, Flooring, Blinds and Cables

1 1

90% of all permanent formwork, pipes, flooring, blinds and cables in a project shall either not contain PVC and have an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), or meet Best Practice Guidelines for PVC.

Sustainable Products

To encourage sustainability and transparency in product specification.

21.1 Product Transparency and Sustainability

3 0

Credit not currently targeted. Product transparency and sustainability, of products shall be considered wherever possible, including reused material, recycled content, EPD, third-party certification and product stewardship programs.

Construction and Demolition Waste

Percentage Benchmark

22A Fixed Benchmark -

22B Percentage Benchmark 1 1 Waste contractors used shall comply with the Green Star Construction and Demolition Waste Operational and Reporting Criteria.

Total 12 5



Land Use & Ecology 6

Ecological Value To reward projects that improve the ecological value of their site.

23.0 Endangered, Threatened or Vulnerable Species

- Complies No critically endangered, endangered, or vulnerable species, or ecological communities were present on the site at time of purchase.

23.1 Ecological Value 3 0 Credit not targeted.

Sustainable Sites

To reward projects that choose to develop sites that have limited ecological value, re-use previously developed land and remediate contaminate land.

24.0 Conditional Requirement - Complies The site did not include old growth forest or wetland of ‘High National Importance’, or did not impact on ‘Matters of National Significance at time of purchase.

24.1 Reuse of Land 1 0 Credit not currently targeted

24.2 Contamination and Hazardous Materials


Heat Island Effect

To encourage and recognise projects that reduce the contribution of the project site to the heat island effect.

25.0 Heat Island Effect Reduction

1 1

1 point is awarded if at least 75% of the total project site area in plan view comprises building or landscaping elements that reduce the heat island effect of the site. The site surface will comprise solar panels, landscaping and suitable building materials to satisfy this requirement.

Total 6 1

Emissions 5

Stormwater

To reward projects that minimise peak stormwater flows and reduce pollutants entering public sewer infrastructure.

26.1 Reduced Peak Discharge 1 1 Consistent with 26.1 credit criteria, the post-development peak Average Recurrence Interval (ARI) event discharge from the site will not exceed the pre-development peak ARI event discharge

26.2 Reduced Pollution Targets 1 0 Site and precinct stormwater system coordinated with Melbourne Water. Refer to civil engineering documentation.

Light Pollution To reward projects that minimise light pollution.

27.0 Light Pollution to Neighbouring Bodies

- Complies External lighting shall comply with AS 4282:1997 Control of the Obtrusive Effects of Outdoor Lighting.

27.1 Light Pollution to Night Sky 1 1 No external luminaire shall have an upward light output ratio (ULOR) greater than 5%.

Microbial Control

To recognise projects that implement systems to minimise the impacts associated with harmful microbes in building systems.

28.0 Legionella Impacts from Cooling Systems

1 1 Building HVAC systems shall not use water for heat rejection.

Refrigerant Impacts

To encourage operational practices that minimise the environmental impacts of refrigeration equipment.

29.0 Refrigerants Impacts 1 0 Credit not currently targeted.

Total 5 3



Innovation 10

Innovative Technology or Process

The project meets the aims of an existing credit using a technology or process that is considered innovative in Australia or the world.

30A Innovative Technology or Process

10

Market Transformation

The project has undertaken a sustainability initiative that substantially contributes to the broader market transformation towards sustainable development in Australia or in the world.

30B Market Transformation

Improving on Green Star Benchmarks

The project has achieved full points in a Green Star credit and demonstrates a substantial improvement on the benchmark required to achieve full points.

30C Improving on Green Star Benchmarks

Potential innovation points based on solar PV electricity generation as percentage of total electricity demand.

Innovation Challenge

Where the project addresses an sustainability issue not included within any of the Credits in the existing Green Star rating tools.

30D Innovation Challenge Potential innovation points via Contractor Education Innovation Challenge

Global Sustainability

Project teams may adopt an approved credit from a Global Green Building Rating tool that addresses a sustainability issue that is currently outside the scope of this Green Star rating tools.

30E Global Sustainability

Total 10 0

TOTALS AVAILABLE TARGETED

CORE POINTS 100 48.0 CATEGORY PERCENTAGE

SCORE 48.0

INNOVATION POINTS 10 0.0

TOTAL SCORE TARGETED 48.0



5 REFERENCES

• Green Star (Green Building Council of Australia)

www.gbca.org.au

• City of Monash

https://www.monash.vic.gov.au/Home

• City of Monash Planning Scheme 22.13 Environmentally Sustainable Development Policy

http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/monash

• Built Environment Sustainability Scorecard (BESS)

http://bess.net.au

• CSIRO Urban Stormwater Best Practice Environmental Management Guidelines 1999 (May

2006)

• Melbourne Water’s STORM Calculator

http://storm.melbournewater.com.au

• Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) - NCC/BCA 2017

http://www.abcb.gov.au

• ISO 14001 - Environmental Management

http://www.iso.org/iso/iso14000

http://www.gbca.org.au/

https://www.monash.vic.gov.au/Home

http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/monash

http://bess.net.au/

http://storm.melbournewater.com.au/

http://www.abcb.gov.au/

http://www.iso.org/iso/iso14000

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