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inside and outside , and the main entrance to each building takes the glazing up to full height . The façade and glazed atrium have been articulated to ensure optimal light penetration throughout the office spaces , while carefully controlling both glare and heat gain , ensuring occupier comfort and energy efficiency .
The top floor is recessed to create wraparound terraces , shaded by the crisp white projecting roof line . The depth of the setback was informed by GSSA solar shading requirements so that the roof provides adequate coverage for the fully glazed façade on this level .
All of the glazing within the façade is double glazed toughened safety glass , with three panel types : clear vision panels , insulated spandrel panels , and solid aluminium composite panels . The glass specification was devised by the façade engineers , LH Consulting Engineers in consultation with the sustainability consultants , PJ Carew in line with the 5 Star GSSA application .
The horizontality of the structure is broken up in vertical glazing elements in the main façade , and by strong vertical structural elements . Dark grey aluminium fins are used to enclose the fire escapes and together with off-shutter concrete signage walls form the walls of the ‘ forest ’, providing solar screening and privacy for these spaces from the busy Ratanga Road .
Sustainability Bridge Park has been awarded a 5-Star Green Star SA Office v1 Design rating by the Green Building Council of South Africa bringing to five
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