Signatory detail


Joined: 29/06/2008

State: NSW

Sector: Architecture and design

NABERS Commitment Rating:
0


www.architectus.com.au

Phone: 2 8252 8400
“ Architectus is a top-tier Australian architecture and design studio specialising in commercial, education, interior architecture, public, residential, transport, urban design and planning. Our insightful and human-centric design approach is combined with a collaborative ethos to create unique places that are exemplars of elegance, function and sustainability. Significant projects include the State Library Victoria Redevelopment, 1 Bligh Street, Sydney, Canberra Metro, Queen Elizabeth II Courts of Law, and the Art Gallery of NSW Sydney Modern Project as Executive Architect in support of Japanese architectural and design firm SANAA. We operate as a single studio with our creative team based in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. „
Services:
Architecture    Commercial refurbishments    Ecologicically sustainable development    Interior design    Planning    Public space    Retrofits    Sustainable design    Urban planning and design    

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CitySwitch Signatory of the Year and New Signatory Awards - category judging criteria

  • Delivering outcomes as demonstrated by an improved or maintained current NABERS Energy rating and achieved energy savings* (up to 28 points)
  • Implementing one or more energy saving initiatives (up to 10 points)
  • Demonstrating leadership by undertaking innovative, creative or progressive office energy efficiency activities (up to 10 points)
  • Engagement of staff/ customers/suppliers and/or stakeholders to educate and create market transformation (up to 10 points)
  • Participation in CitySwitch local program activities (up to 10 points).
Note, new Signatories submitting for New Signatory of the Year Award need only complete an indicative rating – all other submissions must be accredited.

CitySwitch Partnership of the Year Award - category judging criteria

Eligibility Criteria

Submitted projects should:

  • Involve more than one registered company 
  • Demonstrate that they are  innovative and over and above “business as usual”
  • Demonstrate that they catalyse “market transformation” and or “address a market barrier”
  • Deliver a reduction in energy consumption and carbon emissions within the built environment 

Judging Criteria

  • Delivering outcomes as demonstrated by an improved or maintained current NABERS Energy rating and achieved energy savings* (up to 14 points)
  • Implementing one or more energy saving initiatives (up to 10 points)
  • Demonstrating leadership by undertaking innovative, creative or progressive office energy efficiency activities (up to 17 points)
  • Engagement of staff/ customers/suppliers and/or stakeholders to educate and create market transformation (up to 17 points)
  • Participation in CitySwitch local program activities (up to 10 points)
  • The submitting entity MUST be a CitySwitch Signatory
Note, Signatories submitting for the Partnership of the Year Award may submit an accredited NABERS tenancy, whole building or base building rating.

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work with CitySwitch to improve their tenancy’s environmental performance.

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