Council House 2, Sustainable office building in Melbourne, Australia
The ten-story Council House 2 features yellow wind turbines on its crown and timber vertical slats that adjust according to sunlight conditions.
In 2006, architect Mick Pearce completed this structure as the first purpose-built office building in Australia to receive a Six Green Star rating.
The building design draws inspiration from termite mounds, incorporating natural convection principles to maintain stable temperatures throughout the structure.
The building reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 87 percent while decreasing electricity consumption by 82 percent through its advanced environmental systems.
Council House 2 utilizes triple-filtered sewage water from the city supply for toilets, plant irrigation, and air conditioning systems.
Location: Victoria
Inception: 2006
Architects: Mick Pearce
Official opening: 2006
Floors above the ground: 10
GPS coordinates: -37.81420,144.96700
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:44
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