Case Studies

Green Star: a year in focus 2025

Out of the many fantastic projects registered and certified this year, we have selected a handful to pull into focus.

Harbour Shores: a fossil-fuel free community

An ambitious sustainability vision for Lewis Land’s latest mixed-use residential development was achieved with their master-planned community – Harbour Shores. This is Lewis Land’s first fossil-fuel free, resort-style residential community and it holds a 6 Star Green Star Communities v1.1 rating.

Endeavour Energy at home in Parramatta Square

Nestled in Parramatta Square, Endeavour Energy’s newly certified 6 Star Green Star rated fitout is like a Russian doll of sustainability - a 6 Star Green Star rated office located within a 6 Star Green Star rated building, 8 Parramatta Square, itself part of a Green Star rated community.

A blueprint for better buildings

Upper House – a blueprint for the future of urban living

Situated in the social hub of South Brisbane and designed by internationally acclaimed Koichi Takada Architects, Upper House is a 5 Star Green Star rated multi-residential tower that is inviting a new way of inhabiting cities.

Naala Badu: an art gallery for the future

Located near Sydney Harbour and the Royal Botanic Garden, the Art Gallery of New South Wales new building blends seamlessly into Sydney’s landscape, intertwining life, architecture and landscape with intention.

Powerhouse Parramatta

Powerhouse Parramatta is one of more than 140 government projects that are future-proofing their asset with the Green Star Buildings rating tool.

One The Esplanade: more than meets the eye

One The Esplanade, a 6 Star Green Star rated project on Whadjuk Noongar land which has created a legacy that celebrates ecological value, cultural heritage and fosters community engagement.

Parramatta Square Precinct and PHIVE

Parramatta Square is one of Australia’s largest commercial precincts integrating four premium A-grade commercial towers with 240,000 square metres of office and retail wrapped around a public domain.