- One of the world's greenest education buildings.
- Six Star World Leadership status from the Green Building Council of Australia.
- Generates 40% of its peak power using solar cells and wind turbines.
Bond University's School of Sustainable Development is regarded as one of the greenest education buildings in the world. The combined design, construction and operation of this remarkable building consume 82% less energy than a conventional building. An innovative design makes the most of natural light and mixed mode ventilation. The garden stays green without wasting water, thanks to thrifty irrigation with rainwater and grey water. Other cutting-edge features are energy-saving lighting controls and low emission paints.
To show its students the real-world potential of green design, the School features a self-guided building tour and a permanent education centre.
When design and planning first got under way in 2006, there was not yet an appropriate sustainability rating tool. Instead, the client, staff, architects and Arup's sustainability consultants convened a series of workshops. Together, they generated their vision of a healthy, green and friendly building – and picked the best-oriented location on campus. The design team looked at buildings around the world and established benchmarks for the new home of Bond’s future sustainability professionals.
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