Fivex Double Bay

Location: Double Bay
Completed: 2006
Building Type: Commercial /retail

One of the first privately developed commercial buildings to be designed to 5 Star Green Star standard. The building has been recognised for both its architectural design as well as its sustainable features and has won over 6 awards including the RAIA NSW Commercial Building Award and the API NSW Environmental Award. The four storey commercial building located in the heart of Double Bay incorporates rainwater harvesting, blackwater recycling, passive sunshading, low embodied energy materials and “stack-effect” natural ventilation.

Photographer: Rowan Turner