This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
THE world’s tallest hybrid timber tower and one of the country’s first carbon negative buildings the $350 million C6 by Grange Development, has been approved for development in Perth.
Announced in 2022 and designed by Fraser & Partners, the research arm of award-winning architects Elenberg Fraser, C6 tower has now been approved by the joint development assessment panel (JDAP) in Perth.
The project will comprise 237 residences spread across 50 storeys with 20% of the site given back to the public realm and 100% renewable power via embedded network.
The 7,400m3 mass timber construction means the tower will sequester 10,497,600 kgCO2eq from the atmosphere, which is reportedly equal to the emissions of 4,885 economy class seats on flights from Perth to London.
“The intent of C6 has always been, at its core, a straightforward proposition. The built environment accounts for 39% of global emissions, and our industry is perilously lagging in innovation to address this global challenge,” said James Dibble, founder and director at Grange development.
“Our aspiration with C6 is to shift the focus towards a more climate-conscious approach to our built environment, rooted in science and engineering,”
The project will also feature a rooftop with an edible garden, dining and entertainment spaces, 942sqm of wellness amenities including an urban farm and a children’s mass timber playscape and 437sqm ground-floor public space.
Gardens with edible, floral and native plants will span 3,500sqm, with 18sqm communal space per apartment, which three times the state planning controls.
The targeted 6 Star Green Star and 7 Star NATHERS ratings will also be achieved through 11.2% on site energy generation, 90% water capture and reuse and a 30% reduction in upfront carbon.
“C6 will establish a new benchmark for environmentally conscious design,” added Dibble.
“We’re immensely proud of our open-source approach to all documentation and construction details because we genuinely wish for others to understand our methodology and possess the blueprint to emulate, modify, and progress it.”
Grange Development will also fund 80 new Tesla Model 3 vehicles, powered by 100% renewable energy, so residents can access transport on demand without contributing to carbon emissions.
