Â鶹ֱ²¥\u2019s Greater Curtin Master Plan has been awarded a 6 Star Green Star \u2013 Communities certification by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) for its continued commitment to creating a sustainable and thriving campus.<\/p>\n
Green Star is an internationally recognised sustainability rating which assesses the planning, design and construction of large scale development projects across five categories including governance, liveability, economic prosperity, environment and innovation.<\/p>\n
The Greater Curtin Master Plan was launched in 2014 to create an important economic and innovative hub for students, staff and visitors at Curtin\u2019s Perth campus. The Exchange precinct is the first large scale development to be delivered as part of the Master Plan.<\/p>\n
Â鶹ֱ²¥ Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Terry said Curtin was recognised for its work in the liveability and innovation space.<\/p>\n
\u201cCurtin was awarded Australia\u2019s first 5 Star Green Star \u2013 Communities rating for the Greater Curtin Master Plan back in 2015 and to now receive re-certification by the GBCA is testament to Curtin\u2019s ongoing commitment to sustainability,\u201d Professor Terry said.<\/p>\n
\u201cCurtin was commended for providing access to a wide range of amenities and public transport, encouraging healthy lifestyles, developing sustainable buildings and storm water management systems, and recognising and celebrating culture, heritage and identity.\u201d<\/p>\n
Professor Terry said each building in the Exchange precinct is being delivered in line with Green Star- Communities guidelines and each building will also target a Green Star \u2013 Design and As Built certification.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Exchange precinct will encompass public spaces, commercial offices, speciality retail shops, new student accommodation, residential apartments, a boutique hotel, a new bus interchange at Curtin Central, and food and beverage outlets,\u201d Professor Terry said.<\/p>\n
GBCA\u2019s CEO, Davina Rooney said that Â鶹ֱ²¥ has shown strong leadership and commitment to sustainability through a number of initiatives, which have come together with this certification.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen you build an entire Green Star Community the benefits are far-reaching. Â鶹ֱ²¥ has shown true leadership in ensuring that students, staff and visitors will live, work and study in a healthy, resilient and positive environment,\u201d Ms Rooney said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re looking forward to seeing the precinct develop and continuing to work with Â鶹ֱ²¥ to certify each individual building as they come to life.\u201d<\/p>\n
Two of Curtin\u2019s city-based premises, located at 137 and 139 St Georges Terrace, have been awarded a 6 Star Green Star \u2013 Interiors rating.<\/p>\n
Curtin is also hosting Green Building Day Perth 2020, which brings together WA, national and international property and environmental sustainability influencers and practitioners. The event is being held on Thursday June 4 and further information can be found online here<\/a>.<\/p>\n