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Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources Fitout

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  • Commercial
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  • Interiors
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    Project Photos by MPH Architects

    900 employees from seven locations have been united at the new DEWNR 10,000 square metre headquarters, spread across eight floors, at 81 Waymouth Street in Adelaide.

    Saving the department $30 million across 12 years, the project team was tasked to transform the 35-year old dormant ATO building into an energy efficient, green building of the future.

    The project has achieved a 6 Star Green Star rating from the Green Building Council of Australia against the Office Interiors V1 tool. DEWNR is the first project in Australia to be awarded this rating in the first round of assessment.

    The building includes the following sustainability attributes:

    • Tenancy designed to achieve minimum 5 Stars NABERS Energy and Water rating
    • 45% reduction in carbon emissions when compared to a business as usual commercial fitout
    • Airconditioning Is fully automated via BMS and controlled in small thermal zones
    • All lighting is LED lighting with colour rendering and smart controls
    • All interior finishes are low VOC and low formaldehyde
    • Extensive interior planting to reduce indoor carbon dioxide and improve staff health and wellbeing
    • Materials which were locally available, made from recycled content and sustainable credentials and supply chains were prioritised for finishes
    • End of trip facilities catering for over 30% of staff to encourage active commutes by staff

    dsquared was appointed as State Government advisors for the project for the project, undertaking reviews of the proposed design approaches and scope of works in conjunction with the Schiavello design and construct team. Our involvement included input on cost effective ways to obtain a 6 Star Green Star Interiors certified rating, a full life cycle analysis modelling, sustainable transport plan, social return on investment modelling, staff engagement, NABERS Energy predictive modelling, and support in the development of a site specific Reconciliation Action Plan.

    Awards

    South Australian CitySwitch Partnership of the Year Award 2017

    Master Builders South Australia – Environmental & Sustainable Construction – Commercial (Commendation)

    Location

    Adelaide, South Australia


    Sector

    Commercial

    Interiors


    Project Partners

    Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources. South Australian Government

    Schiavello

    MPH Architects

    Services Provided

    Environmentally Sustainable Design

    Strategy

    Building Performance Simulation

    Financial Evaluation

    Green Building Ratings

    Engagement and Advocacy

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