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Congratulations to Urban Logistics Co on 5 Star Green Star Certification at 47 Tarnard Drive

The we-ef warehouse at 47 Tarnard Drive, Braeside, at dusk

47 Tarnard Drive, Braeside.

Ark Resources congratulates Urban Logistics Co on achieving a certified 5 star Green Star rating for the we-ef warehouse at 47 Tarnard Drive, Braeside.

Key Points
  1. Certified: the we-ef warehouse at 47 Tarnard Drive has achieved a certified 5 star Green Star rating.
  2. Exceptional Performance: the project earned Exceptional Performance recognition for energy use, energy source and water use.
  3. The building is powered by 100% renewable electricity and uses 81% less potable water than comparable business-as-usual warehouse buildings.
  4. On site energy: a 99kW solar photovoltaic system supports the building's onsite renewable energy.
Project details
Builder
Cota Group
Architect
Nettletontribe, Matthew Woodward Architects
Landscape Architect
Habit8
Scale
4,520 sqm NLA
Completed
19 December 2024
ESD
Ark Resources
Ark Resources' Role

Ark Resources was proud to act as the Green Star Accredited Professional for 47 Tarnard Drive. We guided the design team on Green Star strategy from the start, then packaged up the evidence and submission that took the project through to certification.

The Result

A certified 5 star Green Star industrial building

Urban Logistics Co's warehouse at 47 Tarnard Drive in Braeside is a 4,520 sqm industrial building delivered by Urban Logistics Co with Nettletontribe, Matthew Woodward Architects and Habit8. Ark Resources provided the ESD consultancy and Green Star accredited professional services, supporting the team through to a certified 5 star Green Star rating.

The we-ef warehouse at 47 Tarnard Drive in daylight
The building in daylight.
The Standouts

Exceptional Performance, three ways

100%
renewable electricity
Exceptional Performance for energy source.
Renewable electricity, with no fossil fuels used on site except for forklifts.
81%
less potable water
Exceptional Performance for water use.
Less potable water than comparable business-as-usual warehouse buildings.
99kW
solar PV system
Exceptional Performance in energy use.
A highly efficient building with a very high level of onsite renewable energy, including solar PV.
Inside the warehouse at 47 Tarnard Drive, with linear lighting
Inside the warehouse.

Rainwater is collected and used for all irrigation and toilet flushing.

Office interior at 47 Tarnard Drive
Office interior.
Entry to the we-ef warehouse at dusk
Entry at dusk.
What It Means

Industrial buildings that do more with less

A certified 5 star Green Star rating recognises a building that is leading the way in sustainable design. For tenants and owners, the result is lower energy and water use, and a workplace built for the long term.

Congratulations to Urban Logistics Co, Nettletontribe, Matthew Woodward Architects, Habit8 and everyone involved on this achievement. It was a pleasure to be part of the team.

Get in touch with our team

Alistair Forster
Alistair Forster
Senior ESD Engineer
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Felipe Alves De Paula
Felipe Alves De Paula
Green Star / ESD Engineer
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