Sustainability

Merri presents a responsible approach to urban living. A place where residents can help preserve our environment while benefiting from notably lower energy and water costs.

• Energy-efficient design

  Merri residences are designed to be some of Melbourne’s most energy-efficient, benefitting from rooftop solar, double glazing, passive solar design, LED lighting and electric heat pump hot water systems. This provides optimal thermal comfort – staying warm in winter and cool in summer, with additional acoustic insulation benefits and utility cost savings all year round.

• Harvesting and conserving water

  All Merri residencies benefit from rooftop rainwater harvesting, reducing reliance on potable water. Water sensitive urban design will be integrated with rainwater capture and reuse for all gardens. Homes also feature taps, toilets and a dishwasher with an average five-star WELS rating. Landscape drip irrigation is fitted with a moisture sensor, meaning plants will never be over-watered.

• Zero reliance on fossil fuels

  Set up to operate carbon neutral, the buildings will include rooftop solar panels, allowing for onsite renewable electricity generation. With the fully electric operation, including induction cooking, along with a site-wide and cost-efficient green energy plan, each home operates 100% energy emission-free.

• Reduced environmental impact

  Landscaping design and building features reduce the impact of the heat island effect through roofing materials, landscaping and shading. Merri residencies will link native vegetation from the creek through the development while retaining significant trees to the edge of the site.

• Pollutant-free interiors

  All homes at Merri benefit from low volatile organic compound paints, carpets, adhesives and sealants, as well as low formaldehyde engineered timber products throughout.

• Using locally-sourced materials

  Unlike most multi-residential projects, which source most materials from Asia, Merri will target over 80% local procurement and materials for the construction of the project, which helps support Australian manufacturing and gives confidence that components originate from trusted sources.

• Creating jobs for apprentices

  Merri is committed to ensuring that a minimum of 10% of the total labour construction hours on the project is performed by apprentices, trainees and engineering cadets, helping to upskill the Victorian labour force.

• Car sharing and bike storage

  A limit on carbon footprint will be created through car-sharing adjacent to Merri that will be available to residents, along with secure bike parking facilities.