acf green office design
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ACF Green OfficeFloor 1, 60 Leicester Street, Carlton,Victoria, Australia
Building green is becoming a reality.Many people are realising the benefitsof creating sustainable buildings suitedto the climate and landscape in theirregion of Australia.
Most green buildings in Australia areprivate residences; there are very fewgreen public or commercial buildings.
However the new 60L Green Building inMelbourne, a four level office and retailspace developed by the Green BuildingPartnership, is setting high butachievable standards for othercommercial buildings to follow.
The Australian Conservation Foundation(ACF) contributed to the environmentalleadership in the development andimplementation of the 60L GreenBuilding’s environmental objectives andis now one of the principal tenants inthe greenest, commercially viable,office building in Australia.
ACF’s Green Office was designedby H2o architects to enable ACF topractice what it advocates -a sustainable future.
When deciding on furniture andmaterial fittings for its green office, ACFconsidered various approaches tominimising the ecological footprint ofthe fitout including:
• The sourcing of items that had animproved environmental performanceover standard products;
• The reuse of existing furniture andmaterials;
• The refurbishment of items.
ACF’s Green Office features materialssuch as walls made from wheat straw,recycled plastic joinery and flooringthat incorporates recycled corks in aPVC free product. Some of the chairsand workstations showcase recycledresin and timber from sustainablymanaged plantations; all products wereselected because they addressedsustainability in their design andmanufacture.
Almost all items and services listed inthis document were donated to ACF.ACF acknowledges the visionarysupport of the donors in creating aninnovative workplace that minimisesimpact on the environment.
From green offices sustainablecities grow.
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Australian Conservation Foundation
Floor 1, 60 Leicester Street
Carlton Vic 3053
Ph: 03 9345 1111, Fx: 03 9345 1166
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.acfonline.org.au
ACF Green Office
BUILDING GREEN
The atrium in the 60L Green Building provides natural light and ventilation.
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RESEARCH AND DESIGN SERVICES
BRIEFDEVELOPMENT
KODOService DescriptionKODO worked with ACF staff to write acomprehensive brief and workplacestrategy for the new ACF Green Officefitout. KODO will also conduct a postoccupancy review of ACF’s new office.This evaluation will link staff health,comfort, satisfaction and productivitywith building sustainability.
Brian PurdeyKodoThe Ark, Level 2, 50 York StreetSydney NSW 123002 9368 [email protected]
ASSAIService DescriptionAssai conducted workshops to elicitACF staff’s understanding of theirculture and work processes. Thesewere synthesised into a set of designpatterns and then translated into outlinefloor plans to ensure that the finaldesign was aligned with ACF’s visionand work culture.
Dr David WeekAssaiThe Ark, Level 2, 50 York StreetSydney NSW 123002 8243 [email protected]
DESIGN
H2O ARCHITECTSService DescriptionH2o were engaged as ACF’s GreenOffice fitout architects. The scope ofworks included the schematic/conceptdesign, the selection offurniture/finishes, documentation,analysis and contract administration.H2o worked creatively with ACF staff toensure that the fitout reflected ACF’svision for a sustainable and inspirationalwork place.
Tim Hurburgh, Mark O’DwyerH2o architects29 Northumberland Street,Collingwood VIC 306603 9417 [email protected]
FINDING THERIGHT SUPPLIER
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS PTY LTD
Service DescriptionSustainable Solutions assisted ACFwith the selection of environmentallyresponsible materials, fixtures andfurniture. Potential suppliers were givena questionnaire and were assessed onissues such as evaluations of recycledcontent, embodied energy andgreenhouse gas emissions, and toxicityof materials.
Many had never been asked suchquestions before.
Dr Peter BrothertonSustainable Solutions Pty Ltd47 Prentice StreetElsternwick Vic 3185(03) 9528 [email protected]
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Overseas research shows that improvements to officeenvironments can lead to significant increases in
productivity. Already ACF staff have reportedimprovements to their health and well being.
ACF Green Office
WALLS CEILINGSDESKTOPS
EASIWALL AND EASIBOARDProduct DescriptionEasiboard and Easiwall panels are highquality durable and fire resistant multiuse construction panels. The panels areproduced through a unique dryextrusion process that denselycompresses wheat straw, a natural andplentiful resource.
ACF Green Office UseMeeting room walls and ceilings, andlow height partitions.
Primary Raw MaterialsWheat straw, rice straw, recycled paperliner.
Vincent HughesOrtech IndustriesUnit 18, 1-7 Canterbury Road,Braeside VIC 31950412 330 41003 9580 [email protected]
MARMOLEUM LINOLEUMProduct DescriptionFurniture Linoleum is manufacturedfrom linseed oil, rosin, wood flour andpigments; renewable raw materials fromliving trees and plants. It is biologicallydegradable and will not harm theenvironment after its long life.
ACF Green Office UseVisually private spaces were created bysuspending Linoleum between verticalstuds. Marmoleum was used for worksurfaces on utility and lunch roombenches and some workstations.
Primary Raw MaterialsLinseed oil, rosin, wood flour andpigments.
Gerry RyanDuroloid236 Wickham Road,Moorabbin VIC 318903 9555 [email protected]
JOINERY
TIMBER RECYCLEDProduct DescriptionRecycled and reclaimed timbers,including salvaged pine and recycledindigenous hardwood timber.
ACF Green Office UseScreens, general joinery andfeature timber.
Primary Raw MaterialsSalvaged pine, recycled messmateand other timbers.
Rob HornerYarra Timber SalvagePO Box 5014,Garden City VIC 32070418 170 735
Jackie OlverShiver Me Timbers217 Kororoit Creek Road,Williamstown VIC 301603 9397 [email protected]
Tim KennedyBowerbird Salvaged Timbers10 Pheasant Pde,Warburton VIC 37990402 260 427
TIMBER PLANTATIONProduct DescriptionPine sourced from sustainablymanaged plantations.
ACF Green Office UseScreens and joinery throughout office.
Primary Raw MaterialsRadiata Pine.
Keith EvansBurnley Timber and Trading382 Swan Street,Richmond VIC 312103 9428 1531fax 03 9428 7770
Michael FulcherHancock Victorian Plantations Pty Ltd3rd Floor, 517 Flinders Lane,Melbourne VIC 300003 9289 [email protected]
UNIMOULDProduct DescriptionMulti-purpose panels manufacturedfrom new and/or recycled plastic scrapfrom domestic and industrial waste.The darker Unimold colours have a highrecycled content
ACF Green Office UseBlack and dark green Unimold used asa timber alternative for joinery, includingthe reception counter and lunch roomshelves and cupboards. Also used inworkstations.
Primary Raw MaterialsHigh density polyethylene andpolypropylene with a high recycledcontent.
Neville BarrUnimouldPO Box 405Altona North VIC 302503 9369 [email protected]
MATERIALS AND FURNITURE
The story starts here, a playfuland innovative take in the use ofrecycled plastic welcomesvisitors to ACF.
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PAINT FINISHES
BIO PAINTSProduct DescriptionBio Products use non-toxic,biodegradable ingredients. Theproduction process uses less energyand produces less greenhouse gasemissions than conventional paintproducts.
ACF Green Office UseBio Wall Paint was used on meetingroom walls. Bio Enamel paint was usedto achieve a vibrant colour on featurepartitions and to colour reused filingcabinets (see Storage).
Primary Raw materialsPine resin, casein, linseed oil, wood oil,castor oil, water, lemon peel oil, Bprax,chalk, bentone, china clay, magnesiumsilicate, earth pigment, iron oxides andmetal oxides.
Maree GrenfellGoing Solar (Australian distributors)353 Albert Street,Brunswick VIC 305603 9328 [email protected]
INNER CITY PAINTINGService DescriptionResprayed and colour matched existingACF filing cabinets using Bio Enamelpaint.
Nikia Van GarderenInner City Painting39 Baillie StreetNorth Melbourne VIC 305103 9329 2600
FLOORSACF’s lunch room uses Comcorkflooring. The rest of the office iscarpeted with recyclable carpet tilessupplied by the building owners, theGreen Building Partnership.
COMCORKProduct DescriptionComcork flooring is manufactured fromrecycled cork and rubber and iscomfortable, quiet and hard wearing.The Comcork ACF used is notmanufactured with PVC and is nowavailable from Comcork as a standardproduct.
ACF Green Office UseLunch room area flooring.
Primary Raw MaterialsRecycled cork and rubber.
Brian ToddComcork7-15 Valley Street,Oakleigh South VIC 316703 9548 81160417 308 [email protected]
WORKSTATIONS/DESKS
DESIGN BY METTEProduct DescriptionDesign by Mette has a tradition ofdeveloping high quality contemporaryand flexible furniture that now extendsto the sustainable office.
ACF Green Office UseOne new workstation.
Primary Raw MaterialsMild steel, unimould, Comcork.
Mette MantynenDesign by Mette71 Weston StreetBrunswick VIC 30560414 279 [email protected]
Challenging the accepted wisdom that you can’t buildwithout MDF (medium density fibreboard – a material thatemits toxic gasses for many years) ACF’s kitchen joineryutilises plastic panels with a high recycled content. Thestylish and durable flooring is 70 percent recycled cork.
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ACF Green Office
The open plan workspace allows fresh air and naturallight into all corners of the office making for a healthywork place and giving ACF a greater sense ofconnectedness to the rhythms of the day.
MAXTON FOXProduct DescriptionMaxton Fox provides environmentallysustainable design solutions forcommercial furniture users.
ACF Green Office UseSix new workstations.
Primary Raw MaterialsSteel, plantation pine, linoleum,cardboard, echoscreen fabric,aluminium.
Shane ThomasMaxton Fox575 Elizabeth StreetMelbourne VIC 300003 9329 [email protected]
OFFICE CYCLEProduct DescriptionOffice Cycle is a total office interiorssolution provider with practicalmethods of improving theenvironmental impact of office fitout.Office Cycle has a particular interest inthe refurbishment and reuse of existingitems and materials in new projects.
ACF Green Office UseSeventeen refurbished workstationssourced and installed by Office Cyclethat incorporate reused componentsdonated by BP and Maurice BlackburnCashman.
Primary Raw MaterialsSteel, plantation pine, linoleum,cardboard, echoscreen fabric,aluminium.
Shane ThomasOffice Cycle575 Elizabeth StreetMelbourne VIC 300003 9329 [email protected]
SCHIAVELLOProduct DescriptionBased on environmental designprinciples (for minimum impact,disassembly and reuse) the QEDworkstation integrates a series ofmobile desks, tables and storage unitsas an example of products with betterenvironmental performance.
ACF Green Office UseOne new QED workstation and chair.
Primary Raw MaterialsUnimould, mild steel, acetal plastic,aluminium, polycarbonate plastic.
Michael PitcherSchiavello31-49 Queensbridge Street,Southbank VIC 300603 9330 [email protected]
WHARINGTONINTERNATIONALProduct DescriptionWharington office furniture is designedwith a strong emphasis on materialsefficiency, the use of recycled materialsand refurbishment. Wharington alsohave an environmental pledge to takeback their furniture at end-of-life for re-manufacture.
ACF Green Office UseTwo new workstations
Primary Raw MaterialsSteel™, Recopol™ recycled resin (witha high recycled structural resin contentfrom the automotive, electronic andelectrical waste streams, it can becontinually recycled to have aninfinite life).
Yvette KarklinsWharington48-50 Hargreaves Street,Huntingdale VIC 316603 9544 [email protected]
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WSA (WORKSTATION SYSTEMSAUSTRALIA)Product DescriptionWSA produces workstations thatincorporate sustainability principles indesign and materials use.
ACF Green Office UseThree new workstations
Primary Raw MaterialsSteel, forbo bulletin board, plantationpine, linoleum, water based lacquers.
Mark DigginsWSA31 Elder StreetBlackburn VIC 313003 9877 [email protected]
VISY CLOSED LOOPProduct DescriptionRecycled cardboard furniture laminatedwith recycled plastic. The furniture canbe disassembled and recycled.
ACF Green Office UseSix new workstations
Primary Raw MaterialsRecycled Cardboard & PET PlasticCoating.
Greg BreretonVISY Closed Loop268 Edwardes Street,Reservoir VIC 307303 9247 [email protected]
ZENITH INTERIORS PTY LTD
Product DescriptionWorkstations designed andmanufactured on sustainabilityprinciples.
ACF Green Office UseTwo new workstations.
Primary Raw MaterialsSteel, echoscreen fabric (recycled PET).
Michael BondZenith Interiors Pty Ltd329 Ferrars Street,Albert Park VIC 320603 9696 [email protected]
FABRICS
WOOLProduct DescriptionMacquarie Textiles is the largestwoollen and worsted mill in Australiaand takes a proactive approach toreducing the effect of textile processingon the environment.
ACF Green Office UseOffice and meeting room chairs.
Primary Raw Materials100% Australian wool.
Irene DukeMacquarie Textiles32 Lincoln Square,Carlton VIC 305303 9349 [email protected]
RECYCLED PLASTICProduct DescriptionWoven Image fabric made fromrecycled PET plastic (soft drinkbottles etc.).
ACF Green Office UseFabric used in various workstations ondivisional screens.
Primary Raw Materials100% Recycled Polyester.
Craig BattershillWoven ImageStudio 6/64 Regent Street,Richmond VIC 312103 8415 [email protected]
CHAIRS
AFCO: REUPHOLSTERINGSERVICESProduct DescriptionReupholstering services.
ACF Green Office UseReupholstering and refurbishment ofexisting ACF office chairs.
Primary Raw Materials100% Wool.
Greg De VriesAFCO22 Havelock Road,Bayswater VIC 315303 9729 09220418 324 [email protected]
CAMATICProduct DescriptionManufactured from polyproylene andsteel which can be 100% recycled.Simple, stylish and durable chairs oflightweight construction and onepiece shell.
HILLE ARM SHELL
ACF Green Office UseEight chairs used at open project area.
Primary Raw MaterialsPolypropylene, steel.
Lisa MansfieldCamatic29-31 Rathdowne Street,Carlton VIC 305303 9639 [email protected]
Meeting room: in ACF’s open planoffice acoustically private meeting
rooms provide a place for workgroups to gather and discuss the
business of the day.
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DESIGN BY METTEProduct DescriptionTask and stackable chairs incorporatingsustainability principles.
ACF Green Office UseOne office chair used with Design ByMette workstation. Two stackablechairs used as meeting chairsalongside desks.
Primary Raw MaterialsSteel frame, Instyle wool fabric,recycled foam.
Mette MantynenDesign By Mette71 Weston StreetBrunswick VIC 30560414 279 [email protected]
MID FURNITUREProduct DescriptionChairs designed originally as a ‘minimalproduct’. Designed for disassembly.Manufacturer has an environmentalpledge to take back product at end-of-life for re-manufacture.
ACF Green Office UseSix Arena chairs in meeting room.
Primary Raw MaterialsRecopolTM recycled resin, stainlesssteel, Enduro Foam, 100% wool fabricby Macquarie Fabric.
Pernilla LethMID FurnitureShed 9, Central Pier,Docklands VIC 300803 9629 [email protected]
WHARINGTONINTERNATIONALProduct DescriptionWharington’s International officefurniture range features the use ofRecopol™ resin and stainless steel witha high recycled content. All productsare designed to minimise materials, tobe disassembled for refurbishment andfor recyclability. Wharington productshave a take back pledge at end-of-lifefor re-manufacture.
FOL IO TASK CHA IRSThe Folio Task Chair range wasdesigned with a generous sized,ergonomically correct fully mouldedseat and back.
ACF Green Office UseTwo Folio Task Chairs used withWharington workstations.
MAX CHA IRS
Product DescriptionMax Chairs are comfortable, lightweightstackable chairs.
ACF Green Office UseFour Max Chairs with upholstered seatsused in informal meeting space.
MITT ARM CHA IRSMitt Arm Chairs are stylish upholsteredarm chairs.
ACF Green Office UseTwo Mitt Arm Chairs at receptionwaiting area.
Primary Raw MaterialsFolio Task Chairs, Max Chairs and MittArm Chairs.
Recopol™ recycled resin, stainlesssteel, Enduro Foam, 100% wool fabricby Macquarie Textiles.
POPPET BAR STOOL
Product DescriptionThe Poppet Bar Stool features amoulded Recopol™ resin seat onstainless steel legs.
ACF Green Office UseEight Poppet Bar Stools in the lunchroom around the curved seating area.
Primary Raw MaterialsRecopol™ recycled resin andstainless steel.
Yvette KarklinsWharington48-50 Hargreaves Street,Huntingdale VIC 316603 9544 [email protected]
Office furniture for a sustainable future: utilising sustainable materialsdesigned for minimal environmental impact and able to be refuburshedand recycled at the end of it’s first life.
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WILKHAHNProduct DescriptionWilkhahn office furniture is designed tominimise materials and to maximiserepair and refurbishment. Materials areselected for minimum environmentalimpact and for durability. Wilkhahn willtake back products for reuse andrecycling. The Picto range is availablefor a variety of office, visitor andconference uses and has received anaward for its environmentalperformance.
P ICTO CHA IR RANGE
ACF Green Office UseSix refurbished office chairs. Twelvemeeting chairs used in large meetingroom and two in the ExecutiveDirector’s area.
Primary Raw MaterialsDie cast aluminium, polypropylene,plantation beechwood, polyamide.
Marion EnanderWilkhahn235-239 Cope Street,Waterloo NSW 201702 9310 [email protected]
TABLES
DESIGN BY METTEProduct DescriptionET21 is a moisture, weather and stainresistant resin based material with ahigh content of recycled fly ash fromcoal fired power stations. ET21 can beused (in flat or sculptural shapes) forfurniture and bench tops.
ACF Green Office UseMeeting table and two cube chairs foruse in informal meeting area.
Primary Raw MaterialsFly ash, polyester resin.
Mette MantynenDesign by Mette71 Weston StreetBrunswick VIC 30560414 279 [email protected]
WHARINGTONINTERNATIONALProduct DescriptionPedestal table: designed fordisassembly, refurbishment andrecyclability with a take-back pledge atend-of-life for re-manufacture.The table features a fully mouldedRecopol™ resin tabletop (with a highrecycled content) and stainless steelpressed base.
ACF Green Office UsePedestal coffee table used in receptionarea. Pedestal meeting table used ininformal meeting space and CoburgCoffee table used in meeting room.
Primary Raw MaterialsRecopo™ recycled resin, stainless steeland steel.
Yvette KarklinsWharington48-50 Hargreaves Street,Huntingdale VIC 316603 9544 [email protected]
WILKHAHNProduct DescriptionLogon conference table: Wilkhahnoffice furniture is designed to minimisematerials and to maximise repair andrefurbishment. Materials are selectedfor minimum environmental impact andfor durability. Wilkhahn will take backproducts for reuse and recycling.
ACF Green Office UseFour conference tables for meetingroom and library/project area.
Primary Raw MaterialsLaminated board (produced fromForest Stewardship Council certifiedforests), die cast aluminium.
Marion EnanderWilkhanh235-239 Cope Street,Waterloo NSW 201702 9310 [email protected]
Stylish and practical tablesshowcase materials that don’tdestroy our forests or that mightotherwise have gone to landfill.Plantation timber; moulded resin,with a high recycled content; andrecycled fly ash a by-product ofpower generation.
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STORAGEPEDESTALSSHELVINGDEXIONProduct DescriptionSteel storage solutions.
ACF Green Office UseDexion refurbished ACF’s existingDexion shelving in an innovative way tocreate low height shelving. Dexionremoved and reinstalled theshelving units.
Primary Raw MaterialsPowder coated steel.
Tony BellDexionUnit 1/290 Salmon Street,Port Melbourne VIC 320703 9646 [email protected]
RACK AND FILECOMMERCIALProduct DescriptionSecond hand and refurbished officestorage needs. Rack and File also sellnew storage products.
ACF Green Office UseSecond hand compactus unit used inACF library to save floor space. Similarspace saving option adopted forstorage of printed materials and files.
Primary Raw MaterialsSteel
Peter TollittRack and File2 Studley StreetAbbotsford VIC [email protected]
ERGONOMICACCESSORIESANDCONSULTATIONLAPTOP HOLDERProduct descriptionThe Ergo-Top laptop holder allowsusers to adjust the height of the laptopscreen. By using the Ergo-Top incombination with a separate mouseand keyboard it is possible to create anergonomic workstation using laptopcomputers.
Simon GregErgonomic Office4 Ipswich Street,Fyshwick ACT 26011300 555 930
ERGONOMICCONSULTATIONService DescriptionErgonomic assessment of fitout andadvice on improving the health andsafety of work place for ACF staff.
David CapleDavid Caple and AssociatesLevel 1, 273 Lower Heidelberg Road,East Ivanhoe VIC 307903 9499 [email protected]
CABLEMANAGEMENTSYSTEMSELSAFEProduct DescriptionThe Elsafe cable management systemdoes not use PVC in its manufacture.
ACF Green Office UseVertebrae cable systems to supplypower, data and voice to workstations.
Primary Raw MaterialsPolycarbonate, rubber and steel.
John EllisElsafe212 Berkeley Street,Carlton, VIC 305303 9347 [email protected]
ARTCHRISTINE ABRAHAMS GALLERY
Service DescriptionCatalogued and valued ACF’s artcollection and advised on the rehangingof the art.
Guy AbrahamsChristine Abrahams Gallery27 Gipps Street,Richmond VIC 3121O3 9428 6099
The future is bright: lightwells on the south and north walls bringnatural into the building and greatly reduce the need for artificial light.
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