Architect and Builder Magazine South Africa May/June 2014 | Page 27

rigorous approach to green construction and
sustainable design principles and the efficient
use of natural and energy resources,” he says.
The No. 1 Silo development is one of Africa’s
most advanced intelligent buildings. Through
innovative design solutions, combined with
proven technology, the building works with the
environment rather than against. It speaks to a
wide range of sustainability issues and adheres to
the strictest global environmentally sustainable
building principles and requirements. Some of
the more unique green features are the use of
seawater from the Atlantic Ocean, which will be
used to reject waste heat from the cooling plant
and allows for significant potable water savings
and improves the over-all energy efficiency of
the building. Heat generated from the IT server

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room will feed the underfloor water borne
heating system to warm the reception area.
Another key innovation of the building is the
double glazed double skin high performance
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