Architect and Builder Magazine South Africa May/June 2014 | Page 49

consumption is greatly mitigated. Energy
saving LED lighting is used where possible and
appropriate. Rainwater harvesting was used to
complement sources of non-potable water in
water intensive services.
The steel structural design has been
optimized to efficiently span malls, courts and
foodcourts with the minimum of material – thus
constituting a saving for the owners, as well as the
obvious savings on behalf of the environment.
Landscaping and stormwater planning serve
to mitigate the effect of creating a large amount
of bulk on the site.
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