2. Welcome
Welcome to the Wentworth Point Discovery Centre.
This presentation includes:
Information about sustainability and why it is so
important
How we have included the most sustainable
design principles in the redevelopment of
Wentworth Point
Our three main aspects of sustainability that we
have used when creating the Wentworth Point
Discovery Centre.
4. Development and the
Environment
Queen Enterprises
As the environmental consultant at Queen
Enterpises, my role is to ensure the
development uses processes that are
environmentally responsible and resource
efficient.
5. What is environmental
sustainability?
In this case, environmental sustainability is:
To create green buildings that reduce the
overall impact during its lifecycle
Efficiently using resources
Reducing waste, pollution and
environmental damage
6. Why is environmental
sustainability so important?
Sustainability is important because:
The choices we make today will effect
everything in the future
If we make the right decisions today this
will avoid limiting those choices
Balance the needs of a growing
population and the environmental
resources to support this growth
7. Sustainability in Wentworth
Point
We aim to:
Provide public transport (buses, trains and
ferries) to reduce the use of cars in the
area.
Plant new trees and plants throughout the
whole suburb
Use lots of windows and natural light
when creating the buildings
8. Aspects of sustainability used
when creating the Wentworth
Point Discovery Centre
Solar Panels Water Tanks
Insulation
CLICK on one of our sustainable ideas for more info:
9. Solar Panels in the
centre….
When creating the Wentworth Point
Discovery Centre we wanted to use a
clean source of energy- solar panels are
the best choice for this
We have three solar panels on the roof of
the Discovery Centre providing it with
enough energy to power the whole
building
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10. Rain Water Tanks
We have two large water tanks at the
Discovery Centre
Collect and provide our own source of
water
Conserves one of our planets most
precious natural resources
Constant supply of water not effected by
government restriction
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11. Insulation
Placed inside the building during
construction
Reduces the use of fossil fuels
Reduces noise pollution
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In this presentation we will explain to you our sustainable ideas for Wentworth Point.
As my marketing consultant, Mackenzie outlined earlier Wentworth is located on the Parramatta River.
To create green buildings that reduce the overall impact on the environment throughout their lifecycle
Public transport~ buses are more energy efficient and can carry a lot more people than an individual car. To encourage people to use public transport we will provide less car spaces for people to park.
Planting new trees~ doing this will help the environment as there are hardly any trees in the existing area.
Windows and natural light~ reduce carbon footprint using less electricity etc.
These solar panels can heat water, run appliances and provide light.
Most people believe that pollution and carbon dioxide is one of the main contributers to climate change and by having solar panels it means that this building isnt contributing.
Reduces because people do use heater and air con (keeps warm air in and cold air out)
