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Certified buildings and case studies

There is a tremendous amount of great green, sustainable building going on in Aotearoa. 

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Case Studies


Archives Building

One of the most significant public buildings of our time, the resilient, purpose-built Archives Building has gained a 5 Green Star Design rating recognising its highly sustainable form.

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5 Green Star Design & As Built Design review

Blue Mountains Campus - Buddle Building

Typifying 1970s institutional architecture the Buddle Building has been lifted from its past into a future where green, clean and occupancy well-being are centre stage.

The refurbished 50 year old building is central to the dynamic Blue Mountains Campus – Willis Bond’s highly sustainable business campus aiming to deliver smart green spaces in which people can thrive.

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6 Green Star Design & As Built Design review

New Zealand Blood Service building

The New Zealand Blood Service building at Highbrook Business Park is the first 6 Green Star Design certified industrial building in Aotearoa.

Purpose-built by Goodman Property Trust for Crown entity the New Zealand Blood Service this dynamic property is driving change in the industrial building sector.

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6 Green Star Design & As Built Design review

Weiti Care at Gulf Rise

Sustainability was front of mind when Metlifecare drew up plans for a dynamic care home at its Gulf Rise retirement village.

Now Weiti Care is the first care facility in Aotearoa to achieve a 6 Green Star Design certification

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5 Green Star Office Built

PwC Tower at Commercial Bay

The country’s tallest commercial structure - the dynamic 5 Green Star rated PwC Tower – has transformed Auckland’s skyline. The building now stands as a striking example of how major developments can help champion more sustainable, efficient design and construction.

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