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Sustainability

The Elements by Kinleaf is designed and managed with sustainable living as a priority. Sustainable features are integrated in the building design, within each apartment and throughout the resident experience, to help our residents not only live well, but live greener and reduce their environmental footprint.

Our sustainable building systems and community initiatives include:

  • Energy-efficient appliance packages
  • Specialty waste streams
  • Rainwater recapturing systems
  • Greywater recycling systems for irrigation
  • Centralised geothermal system
  • Double glazed windows
  • LED lightbulbs
  • Rooftop solar panels
  • EV charging stations
  • Solar shading blinds
  • Ceiling fans
  • Multiple waste streams
  • Embedded network metering to each apartment, allowing you to closely monitor your own energy use
  • A regular program of resident social events and activities, hosted by our onsite management team
  • Convenient located near public transport and bike paths
  • Walk Score of 89 located within easy walking distance to shopping, dining, recreation and entertainment options

SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATIONS

Carbon Neutral Certified

The Elements by Kinleaf was the first Carbon Neutral Certified apartment building in Australia under the Climate Active Carbon Neutral Standard for Buildings.

The Climate Active Carbon Neutral Standard for Buildings was established through collaboration between the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, the GBCA and NABERS. To achieve eligibility and certification, several operational factors including stabilisation, greenhouse gas emissions, waste from operations, refrigerant impacts and transport emissions are assessed. The GBCA provides Climate Active with validation of projects for certification through industry recognized pathways such as Green Star Performance v1.2.

NatHERS Ratings

The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) is used to measure the energy efficiency of new homes. NatHERS measures energy efficiency in stars, with the 10 stars being the most energy efficient.

At The Elements by Kinleaf, we are proud that we have earned an average 8 Star rating at 72 Price Street and an average 8.4 Star rating at 12 Atkinson Road. The star rating for each floor plan is indicated as you browse the floor plans.

5-Star Green Star Rating

Our building at 12 Atkinson Road successfully achieved a 5 Star Green Star Design & As Built v1.3 certified rating from the Green Building Council of Australia. The 5 Star Green Star certified rating represents Australian Excellence, demonstrating that the project has achieved a high standard of design and efficiency in construction, and verifying the environmental and social outcomes that we initially set out to achieve.

Founded by the Green Building Council of Australia in 2003, Green Star is an internationally recognised rating system developed for the Australian environment that sets the standard for healthy, resilient, positive buildings and places.