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

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Energy harvesting; CH2 building; Melbourne
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1445-2634
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v5i2.2957
  • Abstract:
    This paper looks at the City of Melbourne's new office development CH2 as a case study of world class energy performance. In particular, the integrated design of conventionally independent systems has led to the potential to deliver significant savings to the Council and to deliver better environmental conditions to building occupants that in turn may contribute to satisfaction, well-being and productivity. It is concluded that this project has the potential to be an iconic example of effective implementation of ESD (environmental sustainable design) principles and therefore act as a demonstration project to others. Energy efficiency of more than 50% of current benchmarks for Melbourne is effected. Energy harvesting is defined as arising from squander, waste and nature, which is a new concept introduced in this paper to better describe the design decision process.