SUSTAINABILITY THAT MEETS THE NEEDS OF FUTURE GENERATIONS
Long term sustainability has been carefully considered across all aspects of the development to meet the needs of future generations. Ripley Town Centre has incorporated a number of sustainable initiatives and outcomes across the Stage One asset, and has received a 5 Star rating for Green Star Design and As-Built v1.1.
Future stages of development will continue to incorporate a number of sustainable initiatives.
CENTRE OF SUSTAINABLE EXCELLENCE
Sustainability is a primary objective for Ripley Town Centre, and as such the Stage One centre has incorporated a number of sustainability initiatives and outcomes and has received a 5 Star Green Star Design and As-Built v1.1 rating.
STAGE ONE INITIATIVES
WASTE
Waste recycling is used throughout the stage one asset and is incorporated into the masterplan.
SOLAR
Ripley Town Centre’s car park currently incorporates solar panels generating ~75% of the electricity for the existing shopping environment.
EMS
An energy monitoring system (EMS) monitors energy and water consumption in the stage one asset, providing the management team with vital information to ensure efficient operation.
WATER
Water sensitive urban design principles are being used to manage storm water, prevent pollution of local waterways and provide greater efficiency.
BUILD DESIGN
The existing retail centre incorporates energy efficient glazing, shading and insulation to provide thermal comfort for occupants to minimise energy consumption.
TECHNOLOGY
A centralised electricity embedded network enables electricity to be purchased in bulk and provided to existing tenants at a competitive rate.
CONTRIBUTING TO THE ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY
Future stages of development will continue to incorporate a number of sustainable initiatives. By leveraging strengths cultivated in Japan and around the world, we can successfully contribute to environmental and community improvements across the Ripley Town Centre project.
UPCOMING MASTERPLAN INITIATIVES
PRIVATE ENERGY NETWORK
We will utilise solar and other clean energy sources generated across Ripley Town Centre with the community via co-sharing. Enabling a reduced carbon footprint and tariff savings
EFFICIENT USE OF SPACE AND AMENITY
Public space has many alternate uses during off peak times to benefit the community. We’ve incorporated co-sharing public amenity
AFFORDABLE AND EFFICIENT SHARED ECONOMY
Thinking about space efficiency for residents and businesses and promoting a low-carbon community via a private car sharing scheme
EFFICIENT DESIGN AND LIFESTYLE
Introducing the ‘guest apartment’ concept allowing residents to utilise living space better while having access to shared guest accommodation
FUTURE PROOFING VIA TECHNOLOGY
Embed necessary infrastructure during the planning and development phase to allow for smart technology that is agile for change
RESPONSIBLE BUILDING
Avoid building unnecessary infrastructure so that value is passed onto residents, businesses and partners
A TRUE SENSE OF PLACE
To create a cultural hub of shared spaces that inspire valuable human connection and interaction
DESIGN IN DENSITY
To develop a high-density community that allows residents and businesses to operate in a 20-minute ecosystem. One that is surrounded and interconnected with parks and natural settings
SMART DESIGN
Central to Sekisui House’s design principals is its commitment to creating a harmonious relationship between humanity and nature
SEKISUI HOUSE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
