Fenner building goes green

The ACT's greenest building has been unveiled at The Australian National University (ANU). The Frank Fenner Building, which hosts the Fenner School of Environment and Society and the ANU Climate Change Institute, has been formally presented with a 6 Star Green Star rating certificate, for both design and construction. It is the first building in Canberra to receive 6 Star Green Star ratings for both design and construction. Originally opened in 2011, The Frank Fenner Building is dedicated to integrated environmental research and training. The building was designed and built to the highest environmental standards of sustainability and efficiency. "To achieve a 6 Star certification, you really need to cover off a lot of areas of environmental performance," said Professor Steve Dovers, Director of The Fenner School of Environment and Society. "The building is obviously very energy and water efficient.