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40 PROJECT << Continued from page 39 The tenant added kitchens and various other facilities, which had to be coordinated after everything else had been done. WATER-SAVING PROPERTIES All plumbing fittings and fixtures were selected for their water- saving properties. Handbasin taps and shower heads are ‘low flow’. Approximately 57% of the handbasin taps are operated with infrared sensors, which detect the movement of a user’s hands before dispensing just enough water for the user to wash their hands. The toilets have a dual flush system, which allows users to use less water to flush the toilet when only a small amount of water is January 2018 Volume 23 I Number 11 January 2018 Volume 23 I Number 11