Property
Today’s green star buildings will face the test of time
AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW SPECIAL REPORT Carbon Quarterly
Buildings that shine today can fall behind in tomorrow’s star ratings urban landscape, writes Miriam Hechtman.
If you want a building to have enough green credibility to rate a mention in the annual report or in staff newsletters, you have to deal with two, interacting sets of ratings – one [...]
Constructive argument for early planning
AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW – SPECIAL REPORT – CITY SPACE
Considering the green aspects of a building during its construction can vastly reduce emissions, writes Miriam Hechtman.
The life cycle of a new building starts long before any bricks have been laid, and so too does its carbon footprint. Consider the machinery, the materials and transport to and [...]
Westpac’s forward thinking ‘makes good business sense’
Australian Financial Review – SPECIAL REPORT − GREEN TRADING
The bank is putting lots of resources into sustainability, writes Miriam Hechtman.
Recognised globally as a “green” leader and as winner of the 2007 Origin Banksia Gold Award, Westpac Corp has introduced a host of sustainability initiatives for its employees, customers and stakeholders. “It is an investment [...]
Developers give old city buildings a green facelift
Australian Financial Review – SPECIAL REPORT − CITY SPACE
With space for new buildings in short supply, some companies are turning to renovation rescue, writes Miriam Hechtman.
Can’t teach an old dog new tricks? What about revamping an old building into something new and green? With limited space for new buildings in cities and many existing buildings [...]
Ecolabels tick success and expose the dirt on greenwashing
Australian Financial Review GREEN BUILDINGS − SPECIAL REPORT
GECA’s certification program recognises truly green good guys, says Miriam Hechtman.
Finding a truly green building product is a tough task as “green washing” can occur. That is, buyers can bemisled into thinking a product is green when it isn’t. But now there are independent services that will [...]
Sustainable fitout to reduce the churn
Australian Financial Review GREEN BUILDINGS − SPECIAL REPORT
Designers need to rethink their approach to an office fitout, writes Miriam Hechtman.
If that flickering light in the office is driving you loopy, consider replacing it with an energy−efficient bulb.Not only will it restore office sanity, it will also reduce your energy usage and the bill.Designing a [...]
Top green rating is the new cachet for CBD property
Australian Financial Review – SPECIAL REPORT – AUSTRALIAN SUSTAINABILITY
The five stars awarded to Adelaide’s City Central Tower 1 has become the benchmark for new developments, reports Miriam Hechtman.
City Central Tower 1 in Adelaide is still under construction, but a five−star award by the Green Building Council of Australia is proving to be a major [...]
Rising tide of interest out west
The Australian Financial Review – Special Report – SEASIDE AND WATERFRONT PROPERTY
The sleepy holiday town of Mandurah is blooming writes Miriam Hechtman.
The appeal of Mandurah, on the West Australian coast just south of Perth, is on the rise with price tags on luxury apartments now easily exceeding the $1 million mark.
Just 74 kilometres from Perth [...]
Macquarie moves to be hub of the city’s north-west
Australian Financial Review – Special Report – Technology & Business Parks
Macquarie Park will benefit directly from the infrastructure changes on Sydney’s North Shore, says Miriam Hechtman.
North Ryde, Sydney’s fourth-largest commercial centre – behind the CBD, Parramatta and North Sydney – has been affected by hard times in the Sydney office space market. It has a [...]
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Australian Financial Review – Western Australia – Special Report
The seaside town of Mandurah will thrive when the new train line goes through, says Miriam Hechtman.
What is it about Mandurah? This small seaside town will be one end of a $1.5 billion, 74 kilometre train line, for which the Gallop government allocated more funds in its [...]
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