WEST ELEVATION attractive . At the very inception of the project , Aurecon was appointed as the Environmentally Sustainable Design ( ESD ) Consultant to assist the professional team with the integration of various sustainability strategies and initiatives during the design and construction phases .
The collaborative effort between developer , professional team and contractor during the 24 months of design and construction activities has resulted in the building achieving a 5 Star Green Star SA Design Certification by GBCSA .
Yovka Raytcheva-Schaap , ESD Consultant and Project Manager from Aurecon , says that the achievement is a testimony to the team ’ s positive approach to design integration , learning and commitment to environmental protection , prudent resource use and occupant wellbeing . “ Green building projects are fundamentally about contribution , negotiation of design , collaboration and constant pushing of the boundaries . Being involved in a project that turns into reality with all its green credentials , is a hugely satisfying experience and this is certainly the case with Illovo Edge Phase 3 ”.
Louwna Joubert , an Interior Architect and ESD Consultant from Aurecon adds that special emphasis was given to the design of the interior of the building and the selection of products and
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