"After 14 years of on-and-off planning and development, a new building in Parnell promises to be an example of the future of environmentally conscious commercial development. The Geyser building on Parnell road is Auckland's first 6 Green Star rated eco building and represents a milestone for sustainable architecture and a benchmark for the industry. "It's a huge leap forward for Parnell, but it's a huge leap forward for the whole country," says Marco Creemers, Samson Corporation general manager, who oversaw the new development. "It's a common sense thing really; you're spending so much money on a big asset, you want to make sure that it's going to be here for a long time and that it's going to be really efficient.""

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