Congratulations to the 2011 Banksia Built Environment Category Awards Finalists

Announcement posted by Banksia Foundation 05 Oct 2011

In the lead up to the annual environmental “Oscars”, Banksia Environmental Foundation announces the 2011 Built Environment - Harmonious Manmade Landscapes Category Award finalist (sponsored by BECA).

This year’s category finalists are: -

ANZ Centre - Jones Lang LaSalle in partnership with ANZ, Lend Lease, HASSELL
Gippsland Water Factory, A new era in sustainability - Gippsland Water
Hepburn Community Wind Farm - Hepburn Wind
LGS Socially Sustainable Property Program - Local Government Super
SAFElink Alliance, Changing attitudes to sustainability in civil construction - Leighton Contractors, BMD Construction, Arup, AECOM, and Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD

The finalists represent a diverse cross section, from buildings, utilities to infrastructure. They provide a clear example, showing that sustainable practice has been embraced by all aspects of the built environment in Australia and not confined to small segments.

These finalists have been chosen from an unprecedented number of entries and were judged to exhibit leadership and innovation by integrating sustainable principles and practices in design and building. Furthermore it was important that each finalist demonstrated a contribution to a sustainable infrastructure for the future.

The winners will be announced on 25 October 2011 at the Official Awards Presentation to be held at NIDA, Sydney. For finalist details go to www.banksiafdn.com

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