ORIA has achieved a full certification under the EnviroDevelopment program, meeting all six leaves: Ecosystems, Waste, Energy, Materials, Water, and Community. This certification reflects a deep commitment to sustainability embedded from the earliest stages of design and planning.

The building’s orientation has been carefully optimised to maximise natural light and ventilation, reducing the need for artificial heating and cooling. Rainwater harvesting systems support extensive rooftop gardens and deep planting, which not only reduce reliance on potable water but also restore ecological value and increase canopy cover.

Sustainable construction materials were selected for their durability and low environmental impact, while smart energy and water systems further reduce the building’s environmental footprint. These measures work together to create a cooler, healthier microclimate and support biodiversity in an urban setting.

Beyond its environmental credentials, ORIA is designed to foster community wellbeing. Residents have access to rooftop gardens, wellness spaces, music and games rooms, and one of Australia’s first exclusive pickleball courts in a multi-residential development. A business centre, cinema, and off-leash dog park add to the lifestyle appeal, while communal areas encourage social connection and active living.

Keylin’s engagement with the Spring Hill community throughout the planning process has helped ensure ORIA contributes positively to the neighbourhood. The project sets a new benchmark for sustainable urban living, where environmental performance, resilience, and resident wellbeing are seamlessly integrated to deliver lasting value.

For more information, visit https://www.oriaspringhill.com.au/.

Comprising 85 residences across two four-storey buildings with a shared basement, the Lakeside apartments are the first apartment release within the masterplan. Designed for those seeking a harmonious balance of lifestyle and location, residents will enjoy the benefits of modern wellness amenities, the tranquillity of waterside living, and a close connection to the natural environment, all complemented by a future planned promenade precinct and the convenience of nearby transport, retail, and lifestyle amenities.

Sustainability is an integral part of the Lakeside Apartments design and something the design and development team considered from the outset. A series of initiatives work together to reduce environmental impact while also providing tangible benefits for residents. Rooftop solar supports the ongoing operational costs of shared amenities, such as the pool, lowering body corporate expenses. Rainwater harvesting tanks capture and recycle stormwater for precinct irrigation, ensuring efficient water use across landscaped areas. More than 90% of plant species selected for private gardens and communal spaces are native to Queensland, supporting biodiversity and creating a resilient, low-maintenance landscape.

Additional infrastructure includes two stormwater detention and treatment tanks to ensure all runoff is filtered before discharge, protecting the surrounding waterways. EV charging provisions throughout the basement future-proof the community as residents increasingly transition to electric mobility. Together, these measures deliver meaningful environmental benefits while ensuring a better quality of life for residents.

Beyond the technical solutions, the project places strong emphasis on community connection and wellbeing. An extensive suite of amenities, including an off-leash dog area, gym, work-from-home spaces, kayak rentals, and direct lake access, creates a lifestyle where everything is within reach, encouraging residents to spend time outdoors and engage with their natural surroundings and neighbours.

For development partners Keylin and Kinstone Group, the EnviroDevelopment certification was a vital step in reinforcing their long-term commitment to sustainable communities, as they share the belief that sustainability is not only about how a building is designed and delivered, but it’s also about the long-term benefits it provides once people move in.

For more information, visit https://www.lakesideserenity.com.au/

Strategically located within the heart of one of Brisbane’s most exciting and dynamic urban transformations of Kangaroo Point, The Carter offers residents the opportunity to live within a coveted locale with the Cross River Rail transforming the suburb’s connectivity.

Occupying a premium 2,124m² site on Linton Street, the location boasts one of Brisbane’s highest walk scores. Just steps from the iconic Gabba Stadium, world-class dining and lush parklands to leading education and seamless urban connectivity, every element of convenience is within reach.

Within, The Carter’s expansive yet elegant residences frame uninterrupted views across heritage rooftops to the Brisbane River and skyline. A refined suite of amenities are designed to foster wellbeing, connection, and quiet retreat and will elevate every day.

A bold collaboration with BDA Architecture, this sculptural landmark blends timeless form with layered landscaping—an enduring symbol of prestige in a city on the rise.

Every aspect of The Carter has been thoughtfully crafted to integrate a wide range of sustainable practices. From energy-efficient systems and sustainable materials to water conservation strategies and reduced carbon footprint initiatives, each element contributes to creating homes that are not only stunning but genuinely future-focused.

These sustainability measures are thoughtfully embedded into the fabric of The Carter to ensure a lasting, positive impact on both the environment and the community.

This holistic approach means that residents will not only enjoy the beauty and functionality of their homes but will also experience the peace of mind that comes from living in a space designed to minimise its ecological footprint.

Construction is underway and completion is forecast for early 2027.

For more details, visit https://mosaicproperty.com.au/buying/the-carter-by-mosaic/

Located in East Brisbane on a 2,613m² corner block with a 58-metre frontage to Lytton Road, The Mowbray reclaims one of Brisbane’s most prominent yet long-neglected gateway sites.

Through the transformation of the rundown retail centre, The Mowbray has become a newly defined community-connected development, welcoming first residents in January 2025.

The eight-level mid-rise development comprises 82 generously proportioned residences designed for adaptability, privacy, and cross-ventilation—finished with natural stone benchtops, Miele appliances, and smart home systems.

Shared amenity spans 633m² and includes a rooftop pool, coworking space, gym, steam room, and dining zones.

Designed in partnership with DKO, The Mowbray draws inspiration from the heritage-listed Mowbray Park, directly opposite. Its sculptural, architectural language and signature opposing V-columns echoes the branching forms of the park’s Moreton Bay fig trees, integrating nature and structure into the built form.

A colonnaded ground plane and 704m² of landscaping, including garden-lined balconies, soften the interface and contribute to a welcoming, high-quality streetscape.

But the site’s physical constraints were only part of the challenge. The project entered a deeply anti-development community, where long-held concerns around height, density, and neighbourhood character posed real risk.

Mosaic responded with design leadership and respectful, sustained engagement—including letterbox campaigns, direct access to senior leadership, and a sensitive construction approach that minimised disruption and rebuilt trust.

Two ground-floor retail tenancies further activate the frontage, delivering local amenity and enhancing community life.

Innovation is deeply embedded. The Mowbray was among the first residential projects in Brisbane to adopt Holcim’s carbon-neutral concrete, reducing embodied emissions by over 30%.

A wet-edge rooftop pool mounted on acoustic springs offered advanced vibration isolation, enhancing comfort without compromising rooftop amenity.

Recycled materials were extensively used with 20% recycled aluminium, 100% recycled plasterboard, and reclaimed steel and concrete from demolition.

A 134-panel rooftop solar array delivers 59kW of clean energy, significantly lowering operational emissions and strata costs.

Passive design features include high-performance, custom manufactured double glazing, cross-ventilation, acoustic flooring, and balcony-integrated planting, all enhancing energy efficiency, comfort, and privacy.

The 704m² of landscaping includes 260m² of deep planting to improve air quality, mitigate heat, and support the urban ecology.

All of these elements contributed to the project’s as-built 6 Leaf UDIA EnviroDevelopment certification recognising industry-leading sustainability across materials, energy, ecosystems, water, waste, and community.

For more details, visit https://mosaicproperty.com.au/design/the-mowbray/

Located on the corners of Danby Lane, Buckland Road and Sandgate Road in Nundah Village, the Danby Lane development will transform the site into a bustling hub with ground floor retail, first floor commercial and premium residential apartments.

With commencement anticipated for late 2024, the Nundah community will soon start to see the transformation begin, and after extensive community consultation Danby Lane is sure to be the jewel within Nundah Village.

Danby Lane has been commended on its excellent use of rooftop facilities, and combining public dining and recreational space with productive gardens and solar power generation.

Danby Lane and GVG are incredibly proud to have achieved EnviroDevelopment status in all six elements – EcoSystems, Waste, Energy, Materials, Water and Community.

For more details, visit https://gardnervaughangroup.com.au/danby-lane-nundah/

One that’s designed to enhance the living environment for residents by paving the way to a richer, gentler and more rewarding future in Melbourne’s southeast. Enjoy a life of balance and wellbeing with enriching green spaces, an onsite wetland reserve, neighbouring Ranfurlie Golf Course and nearby Cranbourne Royal Botanical Gardens. Connected, contemporary living for an abundant life. Be surrounded by schools, shopping precincts, and recreational facilities from day one.

Harli is a community in tune with tomorrow. We take a fresher approach to life now that ensures a richer future for you later. This means building upon urban design that maximises light, connectivity and nature, and investing in priceless initiatives that do better by the environment and your back pocket.

We’re proud to be home to sustainable excellence, so you can enjoy better, brighter and more considered living, now and into the future. Build your 7 Star, Zero Carbon, all-electric Harli home that maximises comfort, and minimises the cost of living.

Find out more at https://harli.com.au/

GemLife Gold Coast is the company’s first development to be put forward for the assessment process.

The $200 million GemLife Gold Coast development is set on a 46-hectare elevated site in Pimpama capturing Surfers’ skyline and mountain views. It will ultimately comprise 365 homes, delivered in stages over more than three years, along with fitness, wellness, relaxation, and recreation amenities designed for today’s increasingly active and healthy over-50s.

GemLife Director and CEO Adrian Puljich said that with GemLife Gold Coast earmarked to benchmark innovative sustainability practices across the company and within the broader sector, certification by EnviroDevelopment provided an important first step towards achieving this goal.

“EnviroDevelop certification recognises projects that achieve exceptional sustainability outcomes and provides a point of difference in a competitive market,” Adrian said.

“Certification is designed to assess project initiatives across six areas; ecosystems, waste, energy, materials, water, and community. Given this is our first-ever assessment, we are extremely proud to have met five of those,” he said.

He added that it was GemLife’s goal to have a positive environmental and social impact by taking a proactive approach to sustainability.

“At a fundamental level, it is GemLife’s mission to achieve a net-positive impact on the community and what we create. GemLife Gold Coast will be where we showcase this, taking our sustainability practices and innovations to the next level,” he said.

Featuring two stunning towers with 135 apartments in total, BASK offers a range of one, two, three and four bedroom residences and the exquisite Penthouse Collection, within just 100m of the stunning Surf Lifesaver patrolled Bokarina Beach.

BASK presents a truly special beachside lifestyle, and is the final opportunity to reside in this exclusive Bokarina precinct in a brand new apartment.

Accessibility and infrastructure is the key to this masterplanned development with the new Stockland Birtinya shopping precinct now open and the soon-to-be-built Town Centre only a short distance away. Residents will be able to enjoy the established walking & cycling paths, local water sports as well as the stunning dog friendly Bokarina Beach just 100m away.

BASK incorporates an exciting range of community spaces including ground floor retail, as well as functional and appealing recreational areas. Furthermore, BASK also features the largest solar energy deployment the National EnviroDevelopment Board of Management had ever seen in a multi-unit residential development.

Bask Bokarina and GVG are incredibly proud to have achieved EnviroDevelopment status in the 5 elements of Ecosystems, Waste, Energy, Materials, and Community.

For more details, visit https://gardnervaughangroup.com.au/bask-bokarina/

The development will activate the north-western entry into Latitude 32 and combined with the Flinders Precinct, will ensure an ongoing supply of industrial opportunities in Perth’s premier industrial corridor.

Ecosystem: Orion manages all stormwater on-site, preventing any discharge into other catchments or wetlands. Estate Design Guidelines ensures the prevention of pollutants from leaching into the water table and conservation areas. Native plant species are integrated into streetscapes to reduce the urban heat island effect and maintain biodiversity corridors. Seedlings propagated from seeds collected from the local area have been used in the landscaping,

Waste: Orion reused vegetation cleared from the land as mulch on-site and repurposed clearing material from the quarry area. A comprehensive recycling system was placed for civil works materials, including metal, PVC, concrete, and concrete with steel. Furthermore, concrete is recycled into base course pavement products. New proponents are required to incorporate waste management into their designs.

Energy: Energy efficiency is achieved by mandating efficient building orientation, external shading devices, skylights and Solar PV arrays through the Estate Design Guidelines. The measures outlined in the Estate Design Guidelines lead to a 20% total greenhouse gas emissions reduction over BAU.

Materials: Roads within the estate incorporated site-won limestone subbase, recycled road base, and blending of recycled concrete and asphalt. Shell waste and topsoil material are blended and reused, and specified piping is procured from environmentally responsible sources.

Water: Orion includes waterwise landscaping, the use of bio-retention basins, and the installation of rainwater tanks for toilet flushing and irrigation systems for private lots. Water-efficient fixtures and appliances are mandated.

Community: Orion Industrial Park will generate job opportunities and support local businesses. The drainage basin has been redesigned to incorporate public amenities for local users.

Located within close proximity to a wide range of community amenities, parks and sporting facilities all within walking distance, along with the inclusion of significant bike spaces for both visitors and residents, Estilo on the Park is a perfect example of GVG’s commitment to sustainability within the community.

Estilo on the Park embraces innovative design with functional living spaces, whilst encapsulating its natural surrounds. Natural light and cross ventilation are cleverly considered throughout to ensure livability in this superb location.

Comprising three luxurious residential towers, Estilo on the Park residences are crafted with elegant interiors and premium finishes throughout with multiple recreational spaces including podium level resort-style pool, function room, gardens and indoor/outdoor rooftop dining, as well as a kids play space.

Estilo on the Park  and GVG are incredibly proud to have achieved EnviroDevelopment status in the 5 elements of Ecosystems, Energy, Materials, Water and Community.

For more details, visit https://gardnervaughangroup.com.au/epc/