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GROUND FLOOR PLAN
during construction . A 70 % reduction of waste to landfill was targeted . As a lot of material was recycled from the demolished Standard Bank building , this figure will probably be surpassed in the final calculations .
All steel offcuts were sent for recycling and a lot of the reinforcing used had recycled content .
Sustainability Features
• Interactive urban precinct
• Drip irrigation to landscaping
• Over 80 % of the usable area has visual connection to the external environment
• High levels of day lighting
• Lighting power density of under 2W / m 2 per 100 Lux in the usable area
• Highly efficient HVAC system
• Water and energy meters connected to a BMS
• Commissioning in line with CIBSE requirements
• Water efficient fittings for all toilets , mixers and showers
• Over 70 % reduction of waste to landfill during construction Overseen by Solid Green Consulting , this building has been awarded a 4 Star Green Star SA – Office v1 rating .
Landscape Architects ’ Report Designed by The Ochre Office , the landscaping design went through many twists and pinches but at the core of each development was the search to allow the precinct to open itself to the street edge and welcome in users from all directions . Abland wanted the ground level of all three buildings to be an active zone - a place for people to be able to eat , rest , work and play throughout the day and into the evening . There was always a push from the Developer to ensure that every corner of the
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