This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
BRISBANE’S $800 million Heritage Lanes building and precinct is the first in the world to achieve a 6 Star Green Star Buildings certified rating, a new world-leading sustainability benchmark from the Green Building Council of Australia.
Jointly owned by Mirvac and M&G Real Estate, the 35-level storey tower comprises over 60,000 sqm of space and is designed for 7,000 employees, and it is the head office to Suncorp and KPMG.
The certification for Heritage Lanes represents Mirvac’s first net zero carbon in operation office development.
“We were committed to achieving quality outcomes for both the project and the city. Heritage Lanes is Mirvac’s first large-scale net zero carbon in operation office development, powered by 100% renewable electricity. It has created an inclusive and vibrant community, which includes the cross-block public laneway known as ‘Market Lane’, an urban garden, arbour, and reflection pool, and has an impressive showcase of artworks by First Nations artists,” Mirvac’s group general manager, commercial & mixed-use development, Simon Healy said.
GBCA’s chief executive Davina Rooney said Heritage Lanes embodies the highest sustainability targets for Australian buildings.
Key sustainability features include:
- the reuse and refurbishment of an existing two-storey heritage building and reinstatement of a heritage market shed;
- the tower construction used a lower carbon concrete made with 70% recycled water and 89% recycled steel content;
- 90% of construction waste was recycled to divert it away from landfill.
- Water saving features include the reuse of rainwater for cooling towers and irrigation, with 100 kilolitres of storage on site, and the building features 129kW of solar energy generation.
“As champions of sustainability, M&G’s involvement in the Heritage Lanes precinct comes as a natural progression. Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond rhetoric; it’s embedded in our investment philosophy,” Fund manager of M&G Real Estate’s flagship core Asia Pacific property strategy, Richard van den Berg added. “We actively seek opportunities that not only generate returns but also advocates environmental stewardship. This milestone, the heralded 6 Star Green Star Buildings certification, stands as a testament to our dedication to driving positive change through sustainable investment practices and shaping a greener, more sustainable future for generations to come.”
Heritage Lanes also targeted a 5.5 Star NABERS Energy and 4.5 Star NABERS Water ratings and is on track to achieve a Platinum Core and Shell WELL Certification next month. Suncorp occupies 40,000 sqm at 80 Ann Street, with KPMG leasing 7,800 sqm, and APA over 4,400 sqm at the building.
