140 Bourke Street, Melbourne
- Commercial
- Development
| Area | 4500m2, Landmark site |
| Architects | Williams Boag Architects & Bligh Voller Neild |
| ESD engineering | Umow Lai Environment Landmark site |
| Status | Construction underway |
| Tenant | Virgin Active Health Clubs |
140 Bourke Street, Melbourne comprises a ten-level office tower and 4500 square metres currently being redeveloped into a health club with associated retail and office space. Drapac has formed a partnership with Sustainability Victoria and the Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development who will help finance sustainability initiatives.
Drapac aims to achieve a 5-star Green Star Rating for the redevelopment with a focus on energy efficiency, water efficiency and preservation, natural lighting, utlising recycled materials, recycling and re-using materials within the building.
Construction is now in progress and the redevelopment is due to be completed by early 2009.
Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) Initiatives
Some of the ESD initiatives include:
- a Thermal Labyrinth System to naturally treat outside air to moderate internal temperature. This will reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. The Labyrinth will be constructed from materials recycled from the original building. The use of a Thermal Labyrinth System to condition the internal air temperature of a building has been used since ancient times;
- water recycling via a 50,000 litre water storage tank. The recycled water will be used for flushing toilets;
- abundant natural light will be available through the installation of large windows and skylights;
- a winter garden, taking advantage of the northern aspect, to provide a retreat for staff and patrons, and capture natural light across three levels;
- recycling waste storage and materials; and
- bicycle parking and showers will be provided to encourage staff and visitors to cycle and walk to the building, encouraging sustainable transportation.
