Green Star Office Buildings - The way of the future?

Thursday 14th September saw 150 young people in property gather to listen to Angus Harvey Ross (Corporate Property) and Andrew Borger (Leighton Properties) talk about increasingly popular environmentally friendly green star office buildings.

From a property developer’s perspective, Andrew Borger spoke about the 400 George Street development which he hopes will score a 5, or higher, on the green star ratings tool measurement. The video presentation that accompanied his speech showed the energy efficiency, water recycling and natural light initiatives which have been included in the design of the 400 George Street, that he hopes will gain enough green ticks to secure this rating.

From a tenant’s point of view, Angus Harvey Ross explained the attributes tenants are looking for in an environmentally friendly building, in particular, the specific design initiatives employed by the developer. He also spoke about environmentally friendly initiatives that have recently been employed by Westpac and the Brisbane City Council. Both organisations have identified the need to be socially responsible in terms of ensuring the sustainability of the environment and as such, various strategies including the monitoring of paper and water waste and the efficient use of energy have been implemented to ensure these responsibilities are met.

The Property Council of Australia, Queensland Division, again thanks Consolidated Properties for their sponsorship of the Future Directions: young people in property brand in 2006/07.

Check out who was there....
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(L-R)  Angus Harvey Ross, Ian Devereux - Chair FD Committee and Andrew Borger



Andrew Borger from Leightons Properties



Angus Harvey Ross from Corporate Property



(L-R) Jo Ho and Tony Beer from RCP.



(L-R) Melissa Duncan-Kemp from Smith Madden; Robert Jennings and Adam Reagwell and Allison Turner from Walton Constructions.



(L-R) David Goldfinch, Sarah McIntyre and Alistair Dunlop from Savills and Brad Hannson from Mirvac



(L-R) John Tyson from RCP; Richard Mason from Norman Disney & Young and Fiona Berry from ARUP



(L-R) Mark Thompson from ML Design; Jolenta Jarmen from GHD and Jason Preston from Cameron Chisholm & Nicol


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