FLEXIBLE FORM
Modular and soft-wired demountable partitions were installed throughout the academic accommodation areas of the building. Representing 56 per cent of all partitions installed, these demountables can be easily relocated without specialised tools or even specialised contractors such as electricians. This gives a greater flexibility to the space without the need to perform remedial works, thereby reducing both waste and operational impacts. The Spot was awarded one innovation point in recognition of the environmentally-beneficial outcomes of this partition design
A POWER OF DIFFERENCE
At the end of 2009, The Spot was rated using the NABERS Energy Whole Building rating tool and achieved an impressive 4.5 stars. The most remarkable result, though, was that the assessment showed that The Spot used 46 per cent less energy in its first year than comparable buildings across the rest of the University. According to the report, “the whole building’s energy use is considered to be exceptional”.
This translates to savings of over $180,000 per annum compared to the average of equivalent buildings on campus, a saving which will more than discount the sustainability premium of 5 per cent, before productivity benefits are even calculated