The architectural firm of Eeles Trelease has a history of environmentally sustainable design. However, a new level of sustainability is achieved in their design for the commercial building located in Double Bay. Architects, Bruce Eeles and Kathy Trelease, describe the design approach and systems implemented in that pioneering building. The water management system is particularly impressive, with rain-water harvested for drinking and all sewerage water treated on site. Kathy Trelease outlines the challenges encountered during design and construction and the resolution of those challenges.
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