FEATURE
In addition to the above , all materials were carefully selected to reduce carbon emissions . Feng shui principles were incorporated to harness positive energies within the buildings to harmonise individuals with their surrounding environment .
The thermal comfort of learners and educators was very important , with the classroom orientation , heights , roof overhangs and Thermally Activated Building System ( TABS ) all contributing to create a comfortable indoor environment .
With the different types of material requirements , in addition to personal touches by the client , budgets remained under pressure , so AECOM drove a value engineering process with the architect and interior designer .
Basic quantity surveying principles were applied , such as reviewing the efficiency ratios of wall / floor areas , reducing wall heights and oversailing roofs , advising changing materials to meet target savings and reviewing construction areas of the various buildings . “ We managed to guide the designers to make practical changes without altering the essence of the design in order to achieve the client ’ s vision ,” says Berry .
When Green School South Africa opened its doors on 15 February 2021 , the classrooms and Heart of School buildings were complete , the gardens were planted , and all infrastructure components were operational .
“ The end-result illustrated how collective determination and hard work can change an impossible dream into a beautiful reality ,” says Berry .
“ This project brings diversity to AECOM ’ s standard public education services . We hope it will be a trailblaser for similar types of private campuses in future .”
PROFESSIONAL TEAM :
Main contractor :
Quantity surveyor and fire engineer :
Architect : Lead interior designer : Civil and electrical engineer : Solar PV design and supply : Sustainability consultant : Thermal comfort design : Landscape Architect :
Energy Master Builders AECOM – Lead QS Herman Berry , QS Mathapelo Nchabeleng , Senior Mechanical Engineer and Fire Engineer Johan Jooste GASS Architecture Studios
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AECOM drove a value engineering process with the architect and interior designer .
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