Macquarie University’s Central Courtyard Precinct has been awarded a 5 Star Green Star rating, acknowledging the sustainability of the precinct.

 The Green Star is an internationally recognised Australian sustainability rating and certification system founded by Green Building Council of Australia. Developed for the Australian environment, Green Star certifies projects that are reducing the impact of climate change, enhancing our health and quality of life, restoring and protecting our planet’s biodiversity, ecosystems and more.

Completed in 2021, The Central Courtyard’s development focussed on future sustainability. The Precinct has received a 5 Star Green Star rating in building design and construction, rating highly efficient in energy and emissions and recognising the planning and consideration of the space. The 5 Star rating has been awarded individually to the Lincoln Building, 1 Central Courtyard and the Student Accommodation Buildings R1 and R2.

“Sustainability is at the forefront of development at the Macquarie’s Wallumattagal campus, and projects are intentionally designed to contribute to a better future,” says Mark Broomfield, Director of Property.

“This 5 Star Green Star rating acknowledges the steps we have taken and continue to take to ensure the spaces in which our community gathers are sustainable.”