Lighting in Design March 2015

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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