This Australian office building is about to change the landscape of environmentally sustainable design. Located in Canberra, Australia, Nishi is the continent's greenest office building. Currently under construction, the building's entrance way will have a suspended ceiling consisting of 2150 reclaimed wood boards taken from old houses and a basketball court. The stunning Japanese inspired interior staircase also recycles materials from the old Nishi construction site. While the inside may look chaotic, the placement of every single wooden board was pre planned prior to construction.
The environmentally sustainable design is why people are referring to Nishi as "Australia's most radically sustainable mixed-use building and apartment complex." The building currently provides office space and houses a hotel.
What's Driving This Trend
- Environmentally Sustainable Design
- The trend in architecture and construction that focuses on reducing negative impacts on the environment and human health while promoting sustainability.
- Upcycling
- The trend of taking discarded materials and transforming them into something of value, thereby reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
- Industrial Chic
- The trend of incorporating industrial design elements into modern architecture and interior design.
Who This Affects Most
- Construction Industry
- The industry that builds and renovates residential and commercial buildings and infrastructure.
- Architecture Industry
- The industry that designs and plans residential and commercial buildings and infrastructure.
- Hospitality Industry
- The industry that includes hotels, restaurants, and other leisure and entertainment services, which can use environmentally sustainable design to enhance their image and attract eco-conscious customers.
