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As part of our ongoing commitment to Net Zero, Zenith Energy recently moved into new office premises, with the building set to become one of the highest-rated Green Star commercial developments in the City of Belmont.
The complex features office space on the ground and first floors and is a representation of all that Zenith Energy embodies – it’s innovative, environmentally conscious and built for the future.
Green Star is an internationally recognised, independent sustainability rating system – up to six stars – setting the standard for healthy, resilient, positive buildings and places. Founded by the Building Council Australia, undertaking Green Star certification is considered to demonstrate leadership, innovation, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility.
As part of the Green Star assessment process, ratings are assigned to buildings based on five key criteria:
- – Delivering a new definition of a sustainable building.
- – Meeting the Paris Agreement.
- – Responding to sustainability megatrends.
- – Creating clear expectations for new buildings.
- – Delivering opportunities for supply chain transformation.
Zenith Energy’s offices will meet the criteria through a suite of initiatives:
- – A biophilic design, intended to increase the connection of the building’s occupants to the natural outside world, improving workplace wellness. Features include a provision of retreat-like breakout spaces, extensive planting, furniture to promote good health practices and artwork installations.
- – The first floor opens onto a large terrace that allows staff to gather, withdraw from their work, relax and mingle with nature.
- – A large glass façade and open plan work areas located on the Northwest side of the building allows natural daylight to penetrate deep into the building, minimising the use of artificial lighting and creating a visual connection with the outside world.
- – Self–sufficient power generation from installed rooftop solar (at peak irradiance period at noon), with 55kw/h solar generation in the roof.
- – Electric vehicle charging stations.
- – Providing a training & education facility for the remote independent power producer sector.
It is thought to be the first commercial building of its kind within the City of Belmont, an important milestone for Zenith Energy as we continue to place ourselves at the forefront of Australia’s energy transition and take meaningful steps on the journey to Net Zero.
The goal for this project is a 4-5 star rating, which certifies a project as ‘Best Practice (4 stars) or Australian Excellence (5 stars).
In addition to the Green Star rating, we are also seeking a 5-star rating from the government’s National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS).
