After a major makeover the historical Brisbane Convention Centre is now turning green! Thanks to receiving a $130 million budget for the convention centre’s transformation, the landmark will soon boast green technology in every aspect possible. The green improvements have passed international benchmarks, with the highest 5 star green environmental rating being given.

This is no surprise considering the range and breadth of the improvements;

The convention centre will now utilise an underground water supply for toilets which accounts for a significant percentage of the total water consumption of the building. Along with this are water saving fixtures, which also utilise eco-friendly chemicals that aids with flushing and leaves behind a pleasant odour. This new water system is expected to conserve nearly half of the previous water consumption of the entire building.

The architectural improvements also centre on improved building design for energy reduction; Glass panels are being placed around the convention centre to allow natural light in and save energy from light fixtures, and the structural form of the building will require less air conditioning. This will save considerable money on electricity bills and tons of carbon annually.

For greater energy savings the building has also installed energy saving lights, and thanks to a new skylight which will be the centre of attention, the entire building will enjoy all available sunlight during the day. As a bonus it will provide a lovely scenic star view in the evening.

The final addition is of course solar power; Solar hot water systems have been installed to produce a sustainable amount of hot water for the centre’s needs, and some of the most advanced solar panels in Brisbane will used to power certain portions of the building.

The city council also carefully considered all the materials used in the newly overhauled convention centre which have been carefully picked to reduce environmental impacts. All finishes meet the benchmarks for low volatile organic compound (VOC) content; all painted surfaces are low VOC paints, all carpets are low VOC and all adhesives and sealants are low VOC.

The project is part of the city’s aim to be the most sustainable green city in Australia, and the city council expressed their gratitude for the support and feedback they are getting from the community. Even more environmental projects are under planning to take place in Brisbane, and the city is justifiably proud of its ongoing effective green initiatives.

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