Environmentally responsible homes.
Crossley & Bourke has been designed to foster sustainable living, implemented with a range of eco-conscious design features creating an efficient living experience for its residents whilst reducing its impact on the world of tomorrow.
the built environment sustainability scorecard
The BESS report results confirm the unwavering commitment to sustainability at Crossley & Bourke. Recognised as ‘Best Practice’ by the Victorian Government based on its own review and point system, the development exceeds the highest standards set by the Built Environment Sustainability Scorecard (BESS) in terms of energy and water efficiency, thermal comfort, and overall environmental performance.
These smart design choices result in reduced carbon footprints for residents and significant savings on energy bills, solidifying Crossley & Bourke’s reputation as a development of exceptional standards.
Nathers rating – building better homes for a better tomorrow
Good design can reduce the amount of energy needed to keep a home comfortable. The Australian Government is encouraging developers to become more mindful of this through its Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS), which rates the energy efficiency of a home out of ten.
Crossley & Bourke is well and truly ahead of the game in this area. By surpassing development norms, some of its residences have achieved an 8.3 Star NatHERS rating, translating to reduced carbon footprints for residents and significant cost savings on their energy bills through smarter design choices.
Designed with your environment in mind.
Crossley & Bourke features a range of sustainability measures designed to ensure future ready residences that are not only better for the environment, but that will also provide savings to you, the home owner.
Energy-efficient
initiatives
Double glazed windows for reduced heating and cooling costs.
Energy and water efficient electric heating and cooling.
Renewable energy 25kW PV solar panels.
Smart lighting.
Energy efficient electric hot water heat pump systems.
Environmentally friendly
construction
Improved indoor air quality with the use of non-toxic paint and low volatile organic compound (VOC) materials.
Durable and environmentally friendly materials including greener concrete mixes and accredited plantation timber.
Energy efficient induction cooktops that eliminate the need for gas infrastructure.
Separate waste stream and recycling facilities.
Sustainable
design
Passive solar design and ventilation.
Excellent public transport on your doorstep.
Individual metering of services to each dwelling and tenancy.
Provisions for electric vehicle charging.
Tap on balconies to encourage balcony vegetation.
Water saving
initiatives
Water efficient tapware and fixtures.
Rainwater tanks connected to toilets and irrigation.
Best practise stormwater treatment with onsite water use and infiltration.
Use of low maintenance, drought tolerant plantings.