In the Architect's words: 1 Bligh Street Sydney
There were four critical considerations for 1 Bligh Street:
- View
- Public space
- Work environment
- Green building
The building was designed for excellence and has achieved the highest 6 Star Green Star Rating in NSW with points for environmental design innovation including:
- Double skin facade
- Naturally ventilated glass atrium running the full height of the building
- 40% recycled concrete
- 90% steel with 50% recycled content
- FSC certified timber
- Recycled timber
- Solar Cooling
- Tri-generation
- Black water treatment
- Rainwater harvesting
Architect: Architectus and Ingenhoven Architects
Image source: H.G. Esch
Article Source: https://dynamic.architecture.com.au/awards_search?option=showaward&entryno=2012025541