text: Lendlease has completed six of 25 King’s nine levels in less than 12 months – testament to the benefits of engineered timber construction. Dale Connor, CEO, Lendlease Building, says, “25 King is setting a new benchmark within Australia and internationally for the delivery of office buildings that are more sustainable from an environmental perspective while also delivering cost, time and waste efficiencies. This is a very compelling combination.
  Connor says, “25 King really is the next generation of sustainability, being carbon neutral through the construction phase and completely recyclable at the end of its life. Compared to a traditional concrete and steel construction, the pre-formed engineered timber construction means no waste and an energy saving of at least 40 per cent.”
  The building’s owner, ethical investment company, Impact Investment Group (IIG), used the release of the new images to launch a co-investment opportunity for the building. Darren Brusnahan, Head of Funds Management – Real Estate, IIG, says, “We’re committed to helping move Australia to a low-carbon future, so we look for property investments with excellent potential for environmental sustainability.