Internal spaces have been carefully calculated for passive heating and cooling with natural ventilation throughout the showroom . Temperatures have been regulated and controlled through effective insulation and material choices . Lastly , provision has been made for future installation of solar panels across the roofs .
Social Transformation and Context getWorth is located in Richmond Park , a multibillion-rand and community-owned development within Cape Town ’ s West Coast Growth Node – with on going benefits for the community previously displaced from this area structured into the site acquisition . The intervention was undertaken on barren land , creating jobs for community members through development , ultimately producing a space creating extra jobs and stimulating growth through business opportunities .
Situated at the precinct ’ s boundary , getWorth acts as a catalyst to future development , evident in the park ’ s subsequent success and surrounding construction sites . Carefully integrated into its socio-economic context , getWorth facilitates local empowerment and transformation by attracting activity throughout the area .
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