the day to power the AC when the building is actually at maximum demand .
A sustainable building is not only about resource consumption , but also about creating better places to work , minimising sick days , and maximising successful production . Besides the environmental quality issues the building addressed , MultiChoice has also provided a number of amenities within the building improving the staff ’ s work environment and providing convenience and time saving . These amenities include a wellness facility with a gym , restaurants , a cinema , and major conferencing elements with advanced technology , encouraging staff to connect with colleagues across the country and the world , all from their base in Randburg . A Gautrain bus stop will soon be located outside the campus , making it easy for staff to commute using public transport . Within the scheme the project provides cycle parking and shower facilities , again encouraging modal shifts from private car usage .
Structural Engineering The use of steel has played a vital role in emphasising the filigree detail that completes the building . The front of the building facing west on Bram Fischer Drive has a very large cantilever ‘ peak cap ’ roof that cantilevers out towards the street . This roof has been sculpted to ensure form follows function with a very elegant narrow leading edge . The roof itself structurally comprises fabricated box girders tapered in section cantilevering generally 12m with the maximum cantilever being 13.5m . The closed box form is further stabilised by a tubular bracing network ensuring that , despite the large cantilever , that the structure remains stable .
The back edge of the roof allows free flow of wind under the roof to ensure wind uplift forces are minimised . The soffit of this roof is clad in Brownbuilt 406 roof sheeting underslung from a propped purlin system propped off the upper Metsec purlins that support the Brownbuilt KlipLok roof sheeting . The edges of the sheeting are carefully trimmed and finished off with fascia elements that ensure the roof remains elegant and a dominant and imposing feature as visitors or occupants approach the building from the West .
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