2012_Architecture_CH2_Building

The CH2 building was built in 2006, byDesignInc, it was built as the first green work office in Melbourne. This building took almost $51million to build and is located in Melbournes CBD district. Unlike the current work places, this work place emits 64% less green house gassses. Also the gas emissions were lowered by 87% which means, it only produces only 13% of the emissions of a normal building, also the main water supply was reduced by 72% and lastly it provides 100% fresh air to its surroundings.

Some of the awards it has won for being so green: In 2004 Green Buildings Council of Australia, Six Star Rating for the Design Stage In 2004 Year of the Build Environment National Awards, 'Imagining the Future' Award In 2005 World Environment Day Award joint winner of National Best Green Building Award In 2005 Year of the Built Environment ‘Imagining the Future’ Award In 2007 Australian Property Institute Excellence in Property Awards (Victoria) President’s Award In 2007 RAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture In 2007 RAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture In 2009 it won Asia Pacific Property Awards, Best Commercial Architecture.

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