Gallery: Auckland’s Eco Ironbank...

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The front contains retail space facing a commercial street, while the back maintains a seven-story office tower.

The Ironbank is located in a unique historic area in between of Auckland’s central business district and a quarter undergoing urban renewal. The project was recently awarded a 5-Star Green Star rating from the New Zealand Green Building Council for its forward-thinking green systems, which include rainwater collection, solar hot water heating, natural ventilation via a night purging system, low embodied energy materials, and the recycling of nearly 95% of the construction materials.

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rghenderson October 26, 2010 at 2:36 am

Its spelt auckland. Good to see some green design news from down under!.

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