Architect and Builder Dec 2017 / Jan 2018 | Page 66

of the sites hoarding is a green, living vertical
wall, which contributes to the noise and dust
suppression of a construction site and providing
green spaces within the city centre for pedestrians.
“The building is equipped with an intelligent
building management system to helps to maximise
the benefit to the occupants of the various green
technologies in the building and the opportunities
presented by the high performance facades,”
says Green.
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6-Star Rating
Brian Wilkinson, CEO of the GBCSA, said, “The
Green Building Council of South Africa extends our
sincere congratulations to the V & A Waterfront
as the building owners on No 1 Silo for this
outstanding achievement. A 6 -Star Green
Star SA rating signifies ‘world leadership’ and
further affirms the Waterfront’s bold leadership
and continued commitment to environmental
sustainability in the development of this iconic
No 1 Silo