touching of walls , products offering high wear durability were required .
Energy Efficiency The building has a modelled energy consumption of 168kWh / m 2 / year - far less than 227kWh / m 2 / year SANS10400 XA requirement . Carbon emissions have been reduced from 272 kgCo2 / m 2 / year to 202 kgCo2 / m 2 / year when compared to a building constructed to SA National standards .
This reduction in energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions is due to the following :
• An optimised building façade , which includes high performance glazing where required .
• Ensuring the project only uses energy efficient LED light fixtures .
• Occupancy sensors installed for all enclosed spaces and open plan office areas no greater than 100m 2 .
• An energy efficient HVAC system equipment .
• An efficient heat pump .
• Harvesting of natural daylight .
Indoor Environmental Quality The project provides ample amounts of good quality fresh outside air to the building occupants . Specifically , the fresh air system improves on the rates per person requirements of SANS 10400- O : 2011 by 66 %. i . e . 12.5 litres / second / person .
Only low Volatile Organic Compound ( VOC ) adhesives , sealants and carpets are installed within at least 95 % of the fit-out to ensure a healthy environment . Over 80 % of the measured ground floor and office floor plates have direct access to external views . Provision of recreational and restorative spaces such as pause areas , prayer rooms , outdoor seating and break spaces also contribute to building occupant wellbeing .
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