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The outdoor condensers serving Deloitte ’ s server room .
ACHIEVING ITS 6-STAR GREEN STAR DESIGN RATING Lisa Reynolds , CEO of the Green Building Council of South Africa ( GBCSA ), commends the V & A Waterfront and the entire professional team on another iconic 6-star Green Star certified building within the Waterfront precinct .
“ The Ridge represents the V & A ’ s commitments to world class sustainability leadership as well as showcasing local built environment professional talent capable of delivering innovative sustainable design ,” says Reynolds . “ Green buildings like the Ridge help to inspire a built environment in which both people and planet thrive ,” she adds .
Georgina Smit , Head of Technical at the GBCSA explains that a 6-star Green Star Design rating at the project design stage represents an intent to achieve a sustainability performance level that equates to world leadership , exceeding South African excellence ( 5-star ) and industry best practice ( 4-star ).
“ Six-star ratings are unusual in South Africa and is not an easy achievement for a design rating . Only nine other offices have achieved this accolade to date , either through our Design or As Built rating , or both , since 2010 . It involves a committed client , a dedicated professional team and an integrated design approach by all ,” Smit adds . RACA
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This is one of three chillers located on the roof plant . They are connected to the chilled water system and provide heating / cooling depending on indoor conditions . This network is connected to the on-floor AHU ’ s and TABS system .
According to Mahoney a major design requirement was the building having an operable façade . This is achieved via the unique pleated ( zigzag ) façade concept , which fills a vital function from an engineering perspective . He admits that inspiration for the pleated façade came in part from doing origami at his desk in the office . “ Triangles as per origami shapes take on a special meaning in this building , as borne out by the façade design and several other design elements . But ultimately the pleated façade is driven by logic : it creates a north-south orientation for the façade , meaning that you can control the effect of direct sunlight .”
“ Timelessness in architecture is something that many designers strive for . The timber façade itself will evolve and keep functioning over the years , changing colour as it weathers , developing a patina , and making the building stand out as unique ,” he adds .
LIST OF PROFESSIONALS Professionals Landlord Tenant Architects
Engineering Team ( Comprehensive service )
Project Managers Quantity Surveyors Interior Architects Main Contractor Geo-tech engineers Landscape Architects Acoustics Ecobricks
SUPPLIERS LIST Automated Motor Controls CC Clivet Samsung Charlson Daikin CAS
Company V & A Waterfront Deloitte Studio MAS
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Mace Smith & Co Paragon Interface GVK Siya Zama Core Geotech Planning Partners SRL
Mechanical DBs
AHU supplier DX Split Units Pumps
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Heat Pump / Chiller supplier Building Management System
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RACA Journal I November 2021 www . hvacronline . co . za