Tag: Green Star program | Architecture Now

Stripped to its bones for the planet

Projects | In Building 201’s extensive makeover by Jasmax for Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland, Bill McKay finds the future of architecture is not about prioritising appearance, it is about taking climate change seriously.

The compelling case for green roofs and walls

People | David Frew, Exterior Technical Adviser at Outside In looks beyond the aesthetics of green exteriors to find a strong case for greening commercial spaces.

Buildings for the better

Review | The NZGBC released an exciting new Green Star rating tool for the existing building market at an event in late November.

Better Buildings. Better Performance

Calendar | Public Event, Auckland, 29 Nov 2017
NZGBC launches the Green Star Performance tool at an event at Beca Auditorium on 29 November.

Excellence for InnoV8

News | Vodafone’s Jasmax-designed building is the first in Christchurch’s growing innovation precinct to achieve a Green Star rating.

Green Building Innovations: Insights from Australia workshop

Green Building Innovations workshop

Review | Robin Mellon from the GBCA presents a workshop on Innovation Challenges in Australia, and what’s in store for New Zealand.

Five stars

News | The New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) has achieved a 5 Green Star rating for its new Queen Street office fit-out.

100 green building icons in New Zealand

News | The 100th Green Star rating has been awarded.

Future at stake

Review | NZGBC’s Rohan Bush says there is a long way to go to ensure Christchurch becomes a truly environmentally focused city.

World’s tallest CLT building

News | The world’s tallest cross laminated timber (CLT) building is being built in Melbourne.

Ohakea: five star facility

Projects | The RNZAF’s new maintenance facility gets top marks with its five star green rating.

Geyser building

Projects | New Zealand’s first 6 Green Star – Office Design building takes shape in Auckland’s Parnell.

Lifting perceptions with Green Star

News | Stephenson & Turner’s Wellington HQ presented with 6 green star commendation for its “showcase of capabilities”.

Stephenson & Turner 6 Green Star office interior

S & T’s 6 Green Star office interior

Projects | Sustainable design is not necessarily about spending excessive money or adding worthless appendages.