The project targeted a Green Star Innovation point for Financial Transparency . According to the GBCSA Technical Manual , the aim of this credit is to “ encourage and recognise the sharing of costs / financial information related to the design , construction and operation of green buildings in the context of the Green Star SA certification process , that will create greater market transparency and awareness of the cost trends related to green buildings .” The data is also used as input in a research project by the University of Pretoria to provide insights into the cost of going green on buildings in South Africa .
The project team estimated the Green Building cost premium to be as little as 1 %. This is due to an already high quality Abland baseline building standard that incorporates green design principles . Reduced potable water and energy consumption are also anticipated to significantly lower the building ’ s operational utility bills .
Post Covid-19 Building Strategies “ Climate risks have become part of the mainstream building conversation over the last decade , further highlighted by serious energy and water supply issues ,” says Reinink .
In planning for a post-COVID-19 building strategy , health-related risks will join the Resilience conversation – requiring changes to design and construction methodologies for all building typologies .
As the links between urbanisation , climate change and public health become more apparent , current building practices are expected to fall under scrutiny , and projects like Westend Building C will point the way forward . Building D is in the process of applying for its 4-Star Green Star Certification .
BUILDING D : SECTION
BUILDING D : OFFICE LEVEL ( Above ) PARKING ( Below )
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