the number of Green Star rated buildings in the all-green Bridgeways precinct . Bridge Park East and West are designed to provide a comfortable , healthy and productive working environment for occupants , with an overall environmental strategy which encompasses transport , health , energy , water , and waste .
While undeniably energy-efficient , the design prioritises the comfort , productivity , and health of the occupants . Factors such as air quality and indoor pollutants , thermal comfort , adequate lighting , glare control , access to daylight and views , and sound levels have all been analysed and taken into account .
Transport is one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions in the world . In order to address this , the buildings aim to increase the use of alternatives to single user car travel . By encouraging staff to use alternative forms of transport , we will be improving access to the site and reducing the negative impact on the environment .
Internal Finishing The Bridge Park buildings were designed speculatively so the internal finishes were kept neutral , ready for the future tenant ’ s specification .
The generous entrance foyer is dominated by a large curved reception desk constructed from seamless pristine white Corian , offset against the warmth of the dark timber panelling of the lift lobbies and timber fin screens that echo the external façade and define the atrium space . The glazed atrium panels follow the façade ’ s modular appearance . Full body Italian porcelain tiles are used on the floor of the public spaces . dhk ’ s in-house graphic design team also designed the building identity which was then carried through from the building logo to the internal signage as well as marketing material .
Water Usage and HVAC Century City has a treated effluent water supply from the Potsdam Municipal Sewer treatment facility that until relatively recently has been used for irrigation and topping up the canals in the drier summer months . Bridge Park is not only using it for irrigation , but also providing a further treatment plant within the building that can provide water of sufficient quality for toilet and urinal flushing as well as cooling tower make up water .
Rainwater harvesting from roof areas is also included within the design . Domestic hot water is provided through a heatpump for the development .
Heating and cooling is provided by two pipe fan coil units with a central chilled water plant and direct electric heating in the fan coil units .
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