‘Green’ tower sets the tone

ONE of the Gold Coast’s greenest towers, 26 Vista, is setting the tone for sustainable design.

Developer MRCB is behind 26 Vista — an eco-conscious yet luxurious tower to be built on Vista St, Surfers Paradise.

MRCB has employed steps that will reduce the site’s carbon footprint and lower resident’s energy bills including adopting an all electric energy solution for 26 Vista.

The elimination of gas will play a key role in MRCB’s commitment to becoming one of the Gold Coast’s most energyefficient developments.

CEO Ravi Krishnan said eschewing gas showed MRCB’s commitment to delivering a project that introduces change in a market that is proving to be slower to welcome eco-initiatives.

“We’re incredibly excited by the prospect of 26 Vista becoming one of the sustainability leaders on the Gold Coast,” he said.

“We are proudly moving away from gas, a move that is widely popular interstate but rarely explored with Gold Coast developments.”

DBI Architects managing director Raith Anderson said there were many factors involved in the process of introducing an ecocentric design that capitalises on the subtropical climate of Queensland.

“26 Vista is orientated toward the east to take advantage of the sunlight and ocean breezes, while cross-ventilation pathways that have been introduced throughout residences and in communal spaces allow for greater airflow,” he said.

Internally, MRCB has partnered with Swiss home appliances company V-Zug.

V-Zug’s manufacturing and global headquarters are carbon neutral in operation, using both photovoltaic and hydro power, while its appliances incorporate unique modes for reduced energy consumption.

Construction on 26 Vista is due to start in the third quarter of 2023. One bedroom apartments start from $600,000.