10 Remarkable Projects in 2023 | Australia

What was the challenge? Designing and building Victoria, Australia’s first fully electric aquatic centre. 

How did we meet it? Our team designed building services for the facility that eliminated the need for gas or other fossil fuels, powered, in part, by a large 450 kW solar array. The design integrates energy storage into the thermal systems and heat recovery in all ventilation systems.

Learn more about the aquatic centre project.

What was the challenge? Managing the design and construction of a multi-stakeholder-owned building. 

How did we meet it? Our team managed the multiple stakeholder groups through meticulous planning and communication. They balanced the diverse interests and complex infrastructure requirements for each of the user groups, while still delivering a future-focused facility that aligns with evolving industry standards. 

Learn more about the Heffron Centre project. 

What was the challenge? Developing a new power supply that avoids long, obtrusive, and expensive overhead power lines back to the grid and the noise and emissions of continuous diesel generators. 

How did we meet it? Through analysis of energy requirements, including peak demand and considerations for season variances, our project team established the key to achieving the project goal was an off-grid power supply system. The system includes 99.4 kWp of ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV), 60kW/123kW Lithium-Ion Batteries, an energy control system, and a 56kVA standby generator for power resiliency in the event of consecutive low solar/high usage days.

Learn more about the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre project.

What was the challenge? Achieving a 6-Star Green Star certification from the Green Building Council of Australia. 

How did we meet it? Our team designed a climate resiliency plan for the project, including risk mitigation strategies to combat extreme climate events, with a design that demonstrated a significant reduction in operational energy (supported by an onsite solar array), potable water demand (including rainwater re-use), construction & operational waste, and stormwater discharge. The design also ensures better indoor environment quality to support the health and wellbeing of the occupants.

Learn more about the Bendigo Law Courts project.

What was the challenge? Continuity of service, ensuring uninterrupted operations during the construction phase. 

How did we meet it? Our team have worked extensively with Sydney Airport for many years. Therefore, we have a solid understanding of the airport’s key drivers, which allows us to design solutions that enhance the overall airport experience with minimal disruption to the operation of the airport. 

Learn more about the Sydney Airport project.

What was the challenge? Providing the building owner with a common platform for managing and monitoring the building assets. 

How did we meet it? By leveraging the base building integrated communications network (ICN) for all services in the building, our team provided the building owner with a system for each building services platform, with RESTful API to easily integrate future tenants. 

Learn more about the Sunshine Coast Council project.

What was the challenge? Creating a specialist sports lighting brief that met broadcast and sustainability requirements. 

How did we meet it? Our specialist lighting team worked with stakeholders to design an LED sports lighting brief which facilitated broadcasting evening games. The lighting design across the venue elevates each space, creating a quality experience on TV and safe and enjoyable visit for those attending in person. 

Learn more about the Brisbane Lions project.

What was the challenge? Designing incoming electrical infrastructure which achieved operational resilience and reliability requirements.

How did we meet it? Our team used a distributed 1MW photovoltaic system across the site and an integrated microgrid controller when designing the depot charging infrastructure, which supports up to 100 all-electric metro vehicles, with zero tailpipe emissions, saving over 50,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions over 20 years. 

Learn more about the Brisbane Bus Depot project.

What was the challenge? Designing and installing new broadcast standard sports lighting into the parkland and residential setting. 

How did we meet it? The team worked with the client group to address council and resident concerns through a collaborative design process, resulting in a high-quality scheme with the most negligible impact on the neighbouring properties. 

Learn more about the Ikon Park project.

What was the challenge? Achieving concurrent 6 Star NABERS Energy, Waste and Indoor Environment ratings without the purchase of green power. 

How did we meet it? Our specialist sustainability group engaged innovative services design solutions to achieve low greenhouse gas emissions and low water consumption. These include underfloor air distribution, onsite power generation including PV array, rain and grey water recycling, low energy lighting, and a high performance airtight fritted glass façade. The building uses the Sky Spark analytics package to assist with tuning and to achieve optimal performance in all the tenancies and base build. 

Learn more about the Collins Street project.