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Altomonte, S (2005) CH2 - Lighting and physiology. Construction Economics and Building, 5(02), 40-46.

Aye, L and Fuller, R (2005) An evaluation of a proposed ventilation system for Melbourne's CH2 building. Construction Economics and Building, 5(02), 47-57.

Aye, L and Fuller, R (2005) The proposed heating and cooling system in the CH2 building and its impact on occupant productivity. Construction Economics and Building, 5(02), 32-39.

Cheung, C (2005) CH2 energy harvesting systems: economic use and efficiency. Construction Economics and Building, 5(02), 20-31.

City of Melbourne (2005) Preamble to special issue. Construction Economics and Building, 5(02), 1-7.

Hes, D, Morrison, A and Bates, M (2005) Assessment and selection of materials for Melbourne City Council House 2. Construction Economics and Building, 5(02), 8-19.

Stewart, P, Robinson, J and Low, S (2005) The business case for sustainable design - the City of Melbourne CH2 project. Construction Economics and Building, 5(02), 58-70.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Business case; green building; CH2; Melbourne; sustainable design
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1445-2634
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v5i2.2961
  • Abstract:
    The City of Melbourne's landmark building development project.referred to as Council House 2 (CH2) is to be completed during2006. CH2 is a world leading six star environmental buildingincorporating sustainable technologies and producing financial.environmental and societal benefits. The business case forsustainable design within the context of CH2 is examined . Anoverview is carried out of traditional business case decisionmaking tools used in the context of property development. Thecase for the design and construction of ecologically sustainablebuildings is considered . The CH2 project is reviewed in detail andthe "triple bottom line" business case model developed by the Cityof Melbourne. which underpins the development. is investigated.It is concluded that the CH2 development should deliver diversebenefits to all stakeholders; the Council. staff. business andratepayers. Further. the business case model developed by theCH2 project can be utilized as an exemplar for other developments.