EP82 - Sustainable Excellence: The Arup Office Fit Out with Arwen Dickinson

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Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business

Ryan Castle

94 episodes

1 week ago

Welcome to the Master Builders Elevate podcast, hosted by Ryan Castle, where we discuss topics and talk with experts, advocates and business owners in the New Zealand construction industry. We share knowledge, insights and experiences to help you build a better business and enjoy a better life. The podcast explores ideas and practices that help builders get the best from their businesses, teams and themselves. Every second week a new episode will be released. You can listen online or find and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform, such as Spotify or Apple Podcasts. In addition to a podcast, Registered Master Builders Elevate is the online learning portal exclusively for Master Builders. Here you’ll find courses, microcourses and other learning resources – all free to you as part of your membership. Elevate offers the flexibility to learn what you need when you need it and at your own pace. The learning platform can be accessed anywhere, anytime and on any device and is available to all your staff. When members complete an Elevate course, they also earn LBP points.

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EP82 - Sustainable Excellence: The Arup Office Fit Out with Arwen Dickinson

Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business

20 minutes

1 year ago

EP82 - Sustainable Excellence: The Arup Office Fit Out with Arwen Dickinson

In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, we're joined by Arwen Dickinson, Head of Delivery at Unispace, to explore the award-winning Arup office fit-out in Auckland. Aimed at achieving the rigorous Living Building Challenge certification, this project stands as one of New Zealand’s most sustainable commercial interiors. Arwen shares insights into the sustainability achievements, including an impressive 99% waste diversion from landfills and the use of locally sourced, non-toxic materials.

We delve into the cultural integration aspect of the project, where Unispace collaborated with local Māori iwi to honor Aotearoa’s heritage. The design concept, "Mai i ngā maunga ki te moana," creates a spiritual connection between the history of the place and a regenerative future, making the workspace more than just an office—it’s a journey that reflects New Zealand's rich cultural narrative.

Arwen also discusses the significant impact the project has had on employee well-being, with post-occupancy data showing a 95% utilization rate and 100% of employees believing the office design supports their well-being. Tune in to learn how this project sets a new benchmark for sustainable commercial interiors in New Zealand, blending cultural heritage with cutting-edge sustainability practices.

Useful links

Unispace
Supreme Award for the 2024 NZ Commercial Project

Take A Tour Of Arup’s Sustainable Auckland Offices By Unispace
Arwen Dickinson's LinkedIn

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