The coveted 5-Star Green Star Design and As-Built certification at Ripley Town Centre represents Australian excellence in sustainability, and marks a significant milestone as Sekisui House Australia continues to deliver on the Ripley Town Centre vision.
Green Building Council of Australia chief executive, Davina Rooney, said Sekisui House Australia had consistently shown outstanding leadership in sustainable building.
“With Ripley Town Centre, Sekisui House Australia is realising our shared ambition for healthier, more resilient and positive places for people, and we congratulate them on attaining this Green Star certification,” Rooney said.
“This project epitomises what we see as the optimal future for Australia’s urban environments, one where buildings are highly efficient, with a significant use of renewables, continually innovating with outstanding community connections and implementing leading sustainability practices.”
Sustainable initiatives include solar panels positioned on the Centre’s roof and carpark, generating around 75 per cent of the electricity for the existing shopping environment which feeds into a centralised, private community energy network.
Energy-efficient glazing, shading and insultation also provide thermal comfort to occupants and minimise energy consumption.
At its core, Ripley Town Centre has been guided by the Japanese principle of “Satoyama”, meaning “ribbons of green”, which focuses on the mutual benefits of integrating existing natural habitats with the built environment to promote greater health and wellbeing.
The “Satoyama” concept is strongly reflected throughout the centre, with sounds of running water and lush landscaping through the spine of the mall.
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