Architect and Builder September/October 2015 | Page 50

BASEMENT 1

• Photovoltaic (PV) installation on the roof
adds energy from renewable sources to
the energy mix of building.
• High performance glazing and air tight
façade with thermal breaks.
• Metering of major energy uses and
separate metering of power, lighting and
air conditioning use for each tenancy.
Indoor Environment Quality
Indoor environment quality is one of the key
aspects of green buildings. Research shows
that the quality of the indoor environment is
directly proportional to the productivity and
wellbeing of the buildings occupants.
Illovo Edge Phase 3 features the following:

GROUND FLOOR

• Fresh air is provided at a rate higher than
12.5ℓ/s/p, exceeding minimum regulatory
requirements of SANS 10400-O.
• Ample access to day light for all
occupied areas.
• More than 80% of the usable areas
have a direct line of sight to the outdoor
environment, i.e. the building provides
extensive external views outwards and
into the courtyard.
• Daylight glare control – fixed external
shading is incorporated in the building
where necessary.
• High frequency ballast are provided for
100% of Usable Area (UA).
• Smoking is prohibited inside the building.

FIRST FLOOR

• Specified paints, adhesives and sealants,
and carpets with low or no Volatile Organic
Compounds (VOC).
• Specified composite wood with low
formaldehyde emission levels.
Water
Potable water reduction strategies include:
• Efficient sanitary fittings in all ablutions and
dual flush WC mechanisms.
• Rain water harvesting with storage
capacity of 10,000 litres.
• Sprinkler pumps test water is recirculated
through the fire water tank.
• Sub-metering of major water uses in
the building is provided and meters are

ILLOVO EDGE
PHASE TWO

ILLOVO EDGE
PHASE THREE

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