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Lighting
No 1 Silo has been designed with efficient
and environmental lighting in mind. Firstly, all
fluorescent fittings have high frequency ballasts
(which are more energy efficient) and highly
efficient fittings have been selected. In addition, an
intelligent individual addressable lighting system,
fitted with appropriate sensors, ensures that lights
are on only when they need to be and at the right
light levels.
Lastly, care has been taken to ensure that no
night time lighting is directed towards the night
sky in order to reduce night light pollution, which
is detrimental to fauna and flora that are sensitive
to it.
No 1 Silo also promotes the use of sustainable
transport - not only is it located in close proximity to
a MyCiti bus stop, but the building design includes
a secure bike lock up facility, with lockers and
showers, for those cycling to work.
Materials
From a materials perspective, the building has
been constructed using 60% less cement when
compared to a building built according to business
as usual. Further to this, the project has supported
the use of FSC certified timber, demonstrating that
timber has been procured from environmentally
sustainable and ethical sources.
The construction process has been underpinned
by internationally recognised environmental
management standards, ensuring that more than
70% of all waste generated on site is recycled. An
innovative feature of the construction site was the
use of green hoarding - approximately one third
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