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outset of the project, on an energy efficient build-
ing that exceeded industry benchmarks; and every
design decision taken had this in mind. In terms of
lighting in particular, this included the DALI lighting
system with lighting sensors to dim individual lights
based on available daylight in the space. Eighty-seven
electrical sub-meters measure lighting, HVAC loads,
tenants’ power, basement power use and lifts.
Overall, the reduction in lighting offered by DALI
and the BMS system allowed the lighting engineers
to focus lighting in areas where it was needed and
not wasteful.While it would, according to the lighting
designers, have been aesthetically exciting to have
been able to up-light certain building features, such
an inclusion would have contributed to light pollution
and have been wasteful of energy.
The professional team understandably is very
pleased with the final lighting scheme, especially
the visual experience of the night time mood setting
which has been particularly successful.
Awards:
2014:
6 Star ‘As built’ Rating by the Green Building Council of South Africa
SAPOA Innovative Xcellence in Property Development Awards: Overall Green Award
SAPOA Innovative Xcellence in Property Development Awards: OverallWinner
SAPOA Innovative Xcellence in Property DevelopmentAwards: Corporate Office Development
Awarded ‘Highly Commended’ in theWAN Sustainable Building of theYear Awards
Winner of the 2014 Energy Efficiency Awards
Highest Rated Building for 2014 in the Green Leader Awards
SAISC AwardsWinner – Architectural Category
2013:
6 Star ‘Design Rating by the Green Building Council of South Africa
International Property Awards: Arabia and Africa 2013Winner: Best Office Development
Developer
V&AWaterfront
Client
Allan Gray
Architects
Rick Brown Architects +VDMMA
Electrical Engineer
Solution Station
Interior Designer
Collaboration
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