Landscaping The podium level is a beautifully organic flowing landscaped planted area with multiple planting pockets and outdoor tenant break out spaces . Extensive landscaping across the site softens the building in the street scape .
Sustainability Irene Link Building C is targeting a 4 star As-built Green star rating and includes the following features :
• Passive energy design incorporating the correct building orientation , east and west façades have less glazing and deep northern overhangs ;
• LED lighting throughout ;
• Motion sensors to lighting in basements and lobbies / ablutions ;
• Telematic design system ( TDS ) to mechanical thermal storage ;
• Thermal storage on the roof : off peak water cooling to four pipe variable air volume system ;
• Energy consumption display in the lobby in real time ;
• Back up electricity provided by means of diesel generator ;
• Indigenous landscaping and drip irrigation ;
• Domestic back up water for 3 days ;
• Performance glazing : Double glazed northern façade with Low E performance glazing ;
• Glass balustrade to central atrium which encourages use over lifts ;
• Majority building services are on the roof thus maximising tenant space ;
• Sysphonic system for roof drainage ;
• Opening window sections every 3,6m to encourage natural ventilation and building cross ventilation ;
• All sanitary fittings are fitted with aerators to minimise consumption ;
• Low VOC materials .
Conclusion Irene Link Building C is the third of five planned P-grade office buildings for the precinct and adds another impressive element to the total commercial office offering , promoting business continuity through efficient and effective commercial spaces .
Irene Link 31