Hosting 137 apartments, Mondrian is a residential complex in Waterloo.
It was one of our first participants in smart green apartments in 2012 and has been dedicated to cost-savings and sustainability ever since.
What it did
Mondrian has managed a staged approach to energy and water efficiency upgrades.
- Pre 2013: Replaced halogen downlights with LEDs in common areas
- Pre 2013: 13,000L rainwater tank installed for lawn watering
- 2014: sensor-controlled LEDs installed in car park and fire stairs
- 2014: carbon monoxide sensors installed to control car park ventilation
- 2017: Rooftop solar installed for powering common areas
Results
- Electricity use is now half what it was in 2011/12.
- Mondrian reached a 5.5 star NABERS Energy rating.
- By choosing to switch to a GreenPower electricity plan for common property, Mondrian’s NABERS renewable energy indicator hit 93%.
- As overall electricity use was reduced, Mondrian installed a pump to heat its outdoor pool for the first time. Running costs are one third of what gas heating would have been.
