Architect and Builder March/April 2016 | Page 81

Limited plaster was applied to walls in the wet areas such as kitchens and bathrooms, while floors were screeded and sealed throughout. Carpeting from GreenTag certified Belgotex Floors was installed in the meeting rooms, audio-visual centre and boardrooms for comfort as well as thermal and sound insulation. Guaranteeing 100% of available points credits for the interiors rating tool, carpets not only add warmth and comfort to these areas, but also improve the Indoor Air Quality [IEQ13] whilst meeting the GBCSA’s stringent requirements for low volatile organic compounds (VOC). Carpets are natural insulators due to their low heat conductivity and help reduce