The AECOM Perth office has been recognised as one of the most energy efficient workplaces in Australia, achieving the highest possible ranking from the National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS).
The 5-star rating for energy efficiency come as the office sources 25 per cent of its power from renewable energy and uses a range of sustainability solutions including automatic lighting controls, energy efficient appliances and high efficiency air conditioning.
A 5-star NABERS rating means the office uses between 50 to 60 per cent less energy than an average performing building of similar operational characteristics at 2.5-stars.
AECOM building engineering Associate Director, Graham Agar, said the rating is an important achievement considering the office is located in the almost century-old General Post Office building.
“After a major re-fit in 2008 to boost sustainability, our office now significantly exceeds the requirements for a NABERS 5-star rating, making it one of Australia’s most energy efficient tenancies and a best practice example of energy use in heritage-listed buildings,” Mr Agar said.
AECOM is on track to have 70 per cent of its employees working in Green Star accredited buildings within the next two years.
The offices were previousy awarded the 5 Star Green Star Office Interiors by the Green Building council of Australia
