Green Initiatives

The $140 million expansion of the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) builds on the Centre's current environmental standards and practices to meet global environmental benchmarks. BCEC on Grey Street, opened January 2012, is a “green building” with a 5 star Green Environmental Rating.

Major environmental initiatives within the Centre include:

Water

An underground water tank will provide all necessary water for toilet flushing in the new Centre which will significantly reduce the Centre’s water consumption.

Design

The design of BCEC on Grey Street takes advantage of capacity within the existing Centre, thereby not requiring additional water chilling plant.

Energy

• Light fittings have been selected to minimise energy consumption.  Lighting zone design provides lighting switches with occupancy sensors and reduced modes for set-up and pack-down situations.
• Skylights within the Atrium maximise the available daylight entering the Centre and minimise the energy used for artificial lighting.
• Solar hot water generation is in place to reduce energy consumption.
• Air conditioning systems are energy efficient. The design includes the provision of occupant/carbon dioxide sensors to control operations of the air conditioning system in each area.

Materials

Fixed and loose furnishing and floor coverings are sourced from sustainable and recyclable materials to have a reduced environmental impact.

Indoor Environment Quality
Finishes meet the benchmarks for low volatile organic compound (VOC) content. All painted surfaces are low VOC paints. All carpets are low VOC and all adhesives and sealants are low VOC.

Click here to read more about the Centre's commitment to sustainable business practices.