Water, Sewage & Effluent July August 2018 | Page 24

When ‘zero’ counts
Sustainable construction and planning are key to meeting the criteria for South
Africa’s zero-carbon-buildings goal.
By Kim Kemp
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The green roofs at Panum Institute, Mærsk-building, take
responsibility for the public good, being primarily based on
recycled materials and with significant cuts in stormwater run-off
for better climate adaptation in a dense urban area.
Water Sewage & Effluent July/August 2018