Arup Office Fit-Out – Living Building Challenge Compliance

Arup’s Perth office was undergoing a sustainable transformation, pursuing Living Building Challenge (LBC) certification—one of the most rigorous green building standards globally. Compliance hinged on strict documentation requirements across five key imperatives, including healthy interior performance, Red List compliance, and responsible sourcing.

Manchester Flooring Solutions was brought in to meet the stringent flooring specifications, including adherence to VOC limits, Red List-free materials, FSC-certified timber content, and low embodied carbon products sourced from within 5000km.

To help deliver a space that aligned with Arup’s sustainability ethos, we:

• Supplied and installed commercial flooring products with third-party verified low-VOC emissions, meeting CDPH Standard Method v1.1.
• Used flooring systems free from Red List chemicals, backed by Declare labels and full ingredient disclosure at 100 ppm.
• Provided documentation for FSC-certified and low-risk timber-based components, meeting I-14 Responsible Sourcing criteria.
• Prioritised local manufacturers within 5000km of Perth to meet I-15 Living Economy Sourcing thresholds.
• Worked collaboratively to align product selections with I-08 Net Positive Carbon strategies through low embodied carbon EPD-certified materials.

Despite tight timelines, evolving documentation needs, and detailed compliance pathways, Manchester Flooring Solutions delivered a flooring solution that supported the client’s ambitious sustainability goals.

The result? A healthy, high-performance interior environment that exemplifies Arup’s global commitment to regenerative design.