Why enter the Commercial Architecture Large category at the Sustainability Awards 2025

The Sustainability Awards 2025 celebrate excellence in sustainable design, and the Commercial Architecture (Large) category, sponsored by Network Architectural, recognises outstanding projects that set new standards in large-scale commercial sustainability.

This category highlights Class 5, 6, 7, and 8 buildings used for professional and commercial purposes, with a minimum floor size of 500sqm. From office towers and retail hubs to industrial facilities and large mixed-use developments, entries showcase how commercial spaces can be designed to minimise environmental impact while enhancing functionality, aesthetics, and long-term efficiency.

The drive towards sustainable commercial architecture is more urgent than ever. Businesses seek energy-efficient buildings that lower operational costs, reduce carbon footprints, and provide healthier indoor environments for employees and visitors. 

Successful projects in this category integrate cutting-edge technology, innovative materials, and smart design strategies to create spaces that are not only visually impressive but also environmentally responsible.

Entering Commercial Architecture (Large) offers the opportunity to gain national recognition for a project’s contribution to sustainable architecture. 

Recognition in this category reinforces a project’s position at the forefront of the industry, strengthening its reputation and influencing future developments.

With Network Architectural sponsoring this category, there is a strong emphasis on high-quality, sustainable materials and innovative building solutions. As a leading supplier of architectural surfaces and facade systems, Network Architectural is committed to driving progress in commercial architecture, supporting projects that prioritise durability, energy performance, and design excellence.

Entries open on May 7 for the 2025 program, for more information click here. 

Image: Last year's winner, T3 Collingwood by Jackson Clements Burrows Architects / John Gollings, Tom Blachford