GREEN BUILDING
Green features of Prime Plaza II
By Kagiso Sebetso
Prime Plaza II tenants can expect to enjoy the efficiency of a sustainable office space all while reducing their operating costs and carbon footprint . Kagiso Sebetso outlines some of the main green features of this impressive development .
INDOOR ENVIRONMENT QUALITY
1 . Ventilation rates Outside air is provided at a 33 % higher rate than those prescribed by SANS 10400 requirements . This provides ample amounts of good quality outside air which counteracts the build-up of indoor pollutants .
2 . Daylight glare control Glare control louvers are fitted to eliminate 95 % of all direct sun penetration ( reduces energy consumption by HVAC system ) and have a visual light transmittance of less than 10 %. This helps reduce the discomfort of glare from the outside .
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3 . External views The building is designed in a way that provides the occupants / users with a visual connection to the external environment from their workstation . More than 80 % of the usable area has a direct line of site to the outdoors .
4 . Thermal comfort The building achieves high levels of thermal comfort - the building does not get too cold or too warm . This contributes to lower energy consumption by the HVAC system .
5 . Volatile organic compounds The interior finishes have minimised levels of volatile organic compounds which promote cleaner and healthier air .
ISSUE 51 - SEPTEMBER 2022