Sustainability Sable Park has achieved a 5-star Green Star SA Design office certification, as administered by the Green Building Council of SA( GBCSA) and is currently targeting the equal As-Built certification. The overall strategic sustainability focus, throughout the design process, was to incorporate the green principles of Bridgeways Precinct, within Century City.
To create a lower environmental foot print without compromising comfort, various approaches have been adopted. The double-glazed external building envelope was designed to allow increased levels of daylight to penetrate the floor plate while at the same time provide remarkable external views towards Table Mountain. All the shopfronts in the building are set back 700mm and protected by an outer brise soleil to allow for passive solar control. Further to this a layer of Internal blinds on all windows contribute to glare reduction. The façade is therefore able to contribute to the enhancement of the occupant’ s comfort and productivity.
The maximised duration of daylight, along with LED light fittings paired with occupancy and daylight sensors, reduces electrical consumption by lowering internal lighting requirements. Externally, lighting has been designed to avoid light pollution into the sky. An energy sub-metering system, which tracks building energy usage, thereby promoting optimum performance, has also been applied.
Water efficient fittings have been installed and treated recycled water is used for toilet flushing, as well as in the HVAC Slim Line Cooling Towers. Smart water meters allow the user to understand and therefore reduce unnecessary municipal water consumption. Low volatile organic compound finishes have been used throughout, providing a comfortable and healthy indoor environment. Carbon Dioxide Monitoring and control sensors ensure that the building occupants always breathe clean air.
In the parking basements, fuel efficient parking bays have been allocated, in order that tenants may elect to incorporate these in their own green
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