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Charter Hall Group has been awarded WELL Certification at the Gold level by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) for its landmark Adelaide office tower, GPO Exchange.
One of the most innovative and technologically advanced smart buildings in Australia, GPO Exchange is the first ever project in South Australia to achieve WELL Certification. GPO Exchange was recently awarded a 5.5 Star NABERS Energy rating, 5 Star NABERS Water rating and 5 Star NABERS Indoor Environment rating.
Several initiatives were introduced to raise GPO Exchange’s WELL rating from Silver to Gold. These included a green cleaning protocol focusing on the use of non-toxic cleaning materials to maintain healthy indoor air quality for occupants; design of high touch surfaces to enable regular deep cleaning to mitigate transmission of bacteria and viruses; specific cleaning equipment and storage of chemicals to enable the highest degree of cleanliness in the building; ongoing testing of building’s water quality; food policies supporting the use of healthier eating choices; and end-of-trip facilities enabling cycling to work and running during lunch breaks to support the physical health of occupants.