which sits lightly on a raised naturally ventilated parking level . These , along with subtly angled façades in key locations and the interplay of solid and light features , allow for the northern façade to dynamically address the fast moving traffic of the highway , and the southern façade to grandly address the approach along Impala Road .
Building Design The two naturally ventilated parking levels accommodate 186 bays with the lower parking level being below natural ground level . The upper parking level was raised above ground with heavily landscaped berms to soften the harshness of the perimeter walls . This allowed the architects the opportunity to create a dramatic sense of arrival on the lower level to maximise the gross lettable area on the floor plates above . There are 61 visitor ’ s bays on grade . The main four storey atrium is set back from the façade with a very deep overhang to keep the façade shaded from the northern sun . The main public stair and lift open up into the atrium , thereby allowing all building users to engage with the atrium space .
The ground floor glazing is set back from the floors above , thus giving the upper portion of the building the appearance of floating above the landscaped podium level below . The building ’ s most striking feature is that of its faceted glass façade , which serves in creating an elegant , fluid form that contrasts beautifully with the surrounding established flora already present on the site and seamlessly link the two atria . The glazing also serves a functional purpose by maximising natural light intake throughout the day , reducing the need for artificial lighting and promoting a sense of well-being among the tenants .
Three roof terraces encourage tenant socialisation and allow individuals to connect with nature , alleviate stress and promote mental well-being . The architects have used screening and architectural form to create a roof architecture befitting the seamless façade architecture .
HVAC Building C is conditioned utilising a four pipe chilled water thermal storage system . The phase change material thermal storage system reduces the building ’ s overall electrical cost by creating the thermal storage during off peak periods and deploying the stored energy during peak periods .
The wireless bleedingEdge Building Telemetry System allows for intuitive access via apps on tablets and smart phones . Users can control and monitor the air-conditioning system , generators , UPS installation , extract fans etc . The system continually interrogates the operating conditions and not only report faults but also provides alerts if equipment does not operate within its design parameters . The system monitors and archives all the building ’ s data and compiles all the readings from the electrical and water consumption meters displaying live data from the building . The bleedingEdge Edge Device ( Wi-Fi enabled protocol converter ) controls the Fan Coil Unit as well as the Variable Air Volume diffusers enabling individual temperature control in each office . The Fan Coil Units ’ power and energy consumption is logged directly by the edge Device .
The system allows for intuitive access via apps on tablets and smart phones . Each office is fitted with a QR code and by scanning this with your smart phone allows the user to adjust the temperature in the space .
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