Architect and Builder Magazine South Africa March/April 2015 | Page 44

peak production four slab decks were poured per
week to maintain the tight construction program.
Sustainabilty
The building is designed with energy efficiency
in mind and contains appropriate responses
to green issues as agreed to during the design
process and has achieved a Green Star SA Office v1 4 star rating.

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Aspects of Sustainability
• Recycling facilities provided with sorting for
dry/wet waste
• Materials used for construction are selected
to suit the requirements of the green design
Council requirements
• Renewable resources used to fabricate
components of the building
• Cycle facilities provided, cycle racks, ablutions

Acacia House