16 July 2019

Wynyard Central achieves Homestar 7 and 8 ratings

Wynyard Central has set a new standard for sustainable living by achieving Homestar 7 and 8 ratings. All homes in the development have been awarded a Homestar Built certification with over 80% of the homes achieving 8-stars. The development is the first large-scale, multi-unit residential development in New Zealand to achieve such high ratings.

Homestar is a comprehensive, independent national rating tool, run by the New Zealand Green Building Council, that measures the health, warmth and efficiency of New Zealand houses. A home is rated on a scale from 6 to 10. To rate a home’s performance and environmental impact, Homestar awards points across seven categories: energy, health and comfort; water; waste; materials; site; home management; and an optional innovation category.

Sustainability attributes of Wynyard Central include:

  • heat-recovery ventilation systems and efficient heat-pump heating
  • high standards of thermal performance, daylight and sound insulation
  • high level of acoustic privacy
  • 95% LED lighting
  • smart metering for apartment energy and water
  • solar power ready for the future installation of a photovoltaic array
  • rainwater harvesting for selected homes and common uses
  • WELS-rated water fixtures and ENERGY STAR-qualified appliances
  • double insulated hot water cylinders
  • materials are low VOC, and certified by ECNZ or another approved eco-label
  • shared hybrid-powered car available for residents’ use
  • bicycle parking for residents and visitors
  • low-speed, shared streets and laneways for walkability and cycling
  • low-impact design, rain gardens, stormwater treatment
  • resilient design and adaptation to climate change
  • renewal and rejuvenation of previously under-utilised land
  • 70-90% of demolition and construction waste diverted from landfill
  • recycling/composting facilities
  • green roofs and linkages to public green space including linear park and Wynyard Common
  • connection to WQ Smart precinct providing feedback on the environmental performance of the precinct