The Urban Developer Article | Melbourne’s $1bn ‘Solar Highrise’ Leads Way to Office Future
Andrew Deveson, recently spoke with The Urban Developer about our role in redefining Melbourne’s CBD.
Kapitol are thrilled to be the first commercial builder in Australia to install ClearVuePV’s solar windows, set to enhance the CFMEU’s Training and Wellness Centre in Melbourne. This marks a significant milestone for ClearVue, as well as showcasing the CFMEU’s and Kapitol’s commitments to sustainable building practices and energy efficiency.
The decision to specify the product was made by award-winning Australian architects Hayball, recognising the exceptional sustainability benefits and high performance of the technology.
The advanced glass technology is designed to maintain the aesthetic appeal of glass while harnessing the power of the sun to generate electricity.
The Training and Wellness Centre is aiming for a 5-Star GreenStar certification and a Gold WELL certification, with ClearVue’s solution playing a crucial role in achieving these sustainability targets.
The technology was featured last night on Channel 9 News with special commentary from Kapitol Project Manager Tom Stephens. Watch the video to find out more about this groundbreaking technology and stay tuned for more updates.
