Sustainability

A workplace for a
sustainable future

Guided by sustainability principles from the ground up, Younghusband will be re-energised into a world-class environmentally friendly precinct built for the future.

Green practices have been integrated into all facets of the development, representing ambitious targets for adaptive reuse projects, and drive for net-zero emissions.

Targeting 6 Star NABERS Office Energy
(Base Building)

Targeting 4.5 Star NABERS Water

Green Star
6 Star Designed

WELL Core V2 Platinum

Carbon Neutral

100% Renewable Electricity

  • Outdoor work spaces
  • Rooftop solar panels and battery storage to supplement the building’s electrical demand
  • The adaptive reuse of existing buildings and materials which are to be retained and refurbished to reduce construction waste and new material requirements
  • Procurement of new materials from sustainable sources
  • Electric car charging points
  • Distributed rainwater harvesting system
  • High efficiency lighting

The vision

A preservation of the past, paved for the future, Younghusband will showcase one of Melbourne’s most significant adaptive reuse projects.

The location

A Melbourne village at the apex of the city’s best transport infrastructure and lifestyle amenity.

The history

Steeped in more than 120 years of history, Younghusband is a rare example of Victoria’s thriving wool trade.

The future

Spanning 90 hectares, Younghusband is positioned in the Macaulay Renewal Precinct – Victoria’s most ambitious urban regeneration project.

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