This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
OWNER and operator of purpose-built-student-accommodation Scape has become the first in the sector to achieve a 6 Star Green Star Design and As Built rating by the Green Building Council of Australia.
The all-electric 14-storey 10,500sqm Scape Leicester in Carlton, on Melbourne’s city fringe, runs on 100% renewable electricity and will accommodate 300 student residents at full occupancy.
“A 6 Star rating from the Green Building Council of Australia represents world leadership and is reserved for highly efficient buildings fully powered by renewables while also addressing a significant number of environmental and social issues and contributing to the community,” said Chris Nunn, general manager, environment, social and governance at Scape Australia.
“Scape’s achievement in delivering this world-leading, all-electric student accommodation sets a new benchmark for sustainability in the sector,” said Davina Rooney, CEO at GBCA.
“It’s a prime example of how we can create spaces that are healthy and comfortable for residents but also contribute to a low-carbon, resilient future.”
Scape Leicester, which began welcoming residents earlier this year, adds to Scape’s growing portfolio of 38 buildings across Australia, with an additional 10 currently under development.
“The 6 Star Green Star rating aligns with our overarching purpose to create better living experiences for people and the planet and this latest sustainability stand-out adds to our growing ESG credentials as we set our sights firmly on redefining the standard for sustainable structures and crafting future-ready developments,” said Anouk Darling, CEO at Scape Australia.
Scape has also received Global Sector Leader status in Residential Developments, awarded by GRESB in 2023, with a score of 99/100 in the Development Benchmark.
