is an area that should receive increased attention
from business decision makers.
Several of the green building principles are
geared towards user wellbeing, such as a balanced
window-to-wall ratio that allows ample natural
light into the offices. Furthermore, 89% of the
office floor plates have access to external views.
The building also uses non-harmful materials
in the interior spaces. For the interior fit-out,
and for any future refits and expansions, paints,
carpets, adhesives, sealants and composite wood
products will be specifically selected to minimise
emissions typical of materials containing Volatile
Organic Compounds.
The integration of physical activity is essential
to achieving health and wellbeing, and Building C
makes provision for a more active, less sedentary,
lifestyle through walkability and accommodating
non-motorised transport options. Sited just over
1km from Centurion Mall and within 700m walking
distance of the Centurion Gautrain Station, the
building provides cyclist facilities on the upper
basement level with two changing rooms and
showers next to the main entrance lobby and
secure bicycle storage for both staff and visitors
on the same level.
Preferred parking bays have also been provided
on the lower, middle and upper basement levels
close to the lift core and lobbies for fuel efficient
vehicles like hybrid or electrical cars as well as
mopeds, scooters and motorcycles. Car-share
vehicles can also make use of these bays if there
is a contractual agreement between the tenant
and car-share company.
Optimising Resources
Behaviour of occupants is critical to reducing overall
consumption, and energy and water sub-meters
have been provided for all substantive energy and
water uses to facilitate ongoing management of
resource consumption.
The building recorded a simulated 53%
reduction in energy consumption when compared
to a building constructed to SA National Standards.
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