Kensington by Mosaic – UDIA 6-Leaf EnviroDevelopment Certified

Mosaic Property Group is incredibly mindful of the footprint we leave behind, not just on communities but also on the environment. As a private developer, we are most advanced in our genuine commitment to sustainability, particularly considering our size and scale.

Our dedication to pushing forward and further advancing our approach to sustainability is an essential part of our evolution, and we continue to broaden our focus on every detail of our product’s design and development process.

As a certified 6-leaf EnviroDevelopment, Kensington by Mosaic in Toowong exemplifies our commitment to conscious design, construction, and ongoing maintenance. 

What is an EnviroDevelopment?

Growing awareness of environmental concerns, rapid population growth, and exciting advances in science and technology have placed sustainable urban development firmly on the public agenda.

With this in mind, the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) developed the ground-breaking environmental certification system – EnviroDevelopment.

EnviroDevelopment is a scientifically-based assessment scheme that independently reviews development projects and awards certification to those that achieve outstanding performance across four or more of the provided elements – Ecosystems, Waste, Energy, Materials, Water and Community.

EnviroDevelopment makes it easier for purchasers to recognise and, thereby, select more environmentally sustainable developments and lifestyles.

Informed by Toowong Memorial Park’s natural beauty, opposite which this collection of 2- and 3-bedroom residences sits, architecture is elegantly modern, presenting a fresh, new urban edge to the area.

Created in partnership with leading design solutions firm Cottee Parker, Kensington by Mosaic’s oversized apartments are carefully curated to deliver style and comfort in equal measure.

Generous balconies that provide ideal indoor/outdoor living opportunities make the most of the vibrant, verdant outlook over near nine hectares of parkland.

A superb rooftop recreation and entertaining level feature a resort-style pool, sun deck with lounges, barbeque, and dining area, complete with magnificent city, parkland, and hinterland views.

Kensington’s Sustainability Initiatives

Fundamentally, our approach is authentic, meaningful, and measurable. It is a holistic one that looks at sustainability from a social, economic, and environmental perspective.

We are proud to be incorporating a broad range of sustainability initiatives at Kensington, which has led to its 6 Leaf EnviroDevelopment certification. These include:

• Choosing a location that is fundamental to delivering a sustainable outcome, with proximity to urban and lifestyle amenity.
• A best-practice, environmentally responsive design. Kensington has been designed for Queensland’s sub-tropical climate by taking advantage of a north-south cardinal axis, thereby minimising unwanted solar heat gain in summer whilst taking advantage of the sun’s northern rays in winter.
• Double-glazed windows and doors reduce the need for mechanical cooling and heating systems and improves the acoustic comfort for residents.
• Native plant species reduce the need for additional watering and fertiliser. The rooftop communal area will also have a designated location to house a native bee box.
• Considerable steps are being taken to ensure the heat island effect is reduced through:
  • A light-coloured roof
  • The use of materials such as glass, engineered wood, concrete and aluminium
  • Introduction of raised rooftop planting areas to maximise vegetation cover and provide shade to surfaces
  • Shading pergolas installed on rooftop
  • Trellis planting on the building will help naturally shade rooms
• A minimum of 90% (by volume) of demolition, land clearing and civil works materials/product (including vegetative debris) is being recycled
• Aluminium window frames comprised of 20%+ recycled material and 30% recycled glass
• Conscious material selection and use, including:
  • Concrete with more than 30% supplementary cement materials and more than 30% of recycled aggregate.
  • PVC products supplied from an ISO 14001 certified supplier or equivalent.
• Sustainability initiatives beyond regulatory requirements include LED lighting and 35Kw of solar panels, energy efficient pumps and timers.
• Water-wise initiatives include a drip irrigation system, rainwater storage tanks, and stormwater capture and reuse.
• Materials used throughout the project are evaluated and chosen based on their VOC ratings (low emissions).

Our Ongoing Evolution

We acknowledge there is a long way to go, and the evolution for us will be constant. We remain steadfastly committed to the vital role we play in transitioning to a more sustainable, low-carbon, resource-efficient economy through our own business practices.

We are excited about what’s to come on this journey for our customers and for us, and look forward to sharing our continuing evolution with you.

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