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consuming systems to monitor energy standards. A project-specific An energy model devised during the
use. Environmental Management Plan design stage of the project compared
• Photovoltaic panels to reduce peak was developed and implemented the building to a notional building
electricity demand. throughout the duration of design.
• Highly energy-efficient lighting with a construction to establish guidelines to
limit of 1.5W/m per 100 Lux. minimise the environmental impact “Compared to a comparable modelled
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• All fire suppression systems and associated with construction activities. SANS 104000 building, the Nexus
insulants have an ozone depleting Building 01 showed an improvement
potential (ODP) of zero to eliminate any An impressive commitment of more than 100% in carbon emission
contributions to long-term damage to to sustainable development reductions – from 163.3kg CO 2/m /year
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the earth’s ozone layer. Elri Syfert, sustainability consultant to -2.4 CO 2/m /year,” Syfert adds.
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• A specific Waste Management Plan was at Solid Green, noted Attacq’s
developed and implemented to reduce commitment to making a positive Waterfall City’s ethos is about creating
the impact of any waste produced. environmental impact in a a green environment that benefits
• Water-efficient fittings limit commercially sustainable way. “They residents and businesses operating
the occupant’s water usage to were able to reduce their carbon within the precinct. Waterfall City
0.56L/day/m . Sub-metering of major footprint while also reducing the has adopted an environmentally
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water-consuming systems is in place. occupancy costs,” says Syfert. conscious approach to planning and
development. The Nexus 01 building
The construction phase itself followed Syfert explains how Nexus 01 sets a is a milestone in the precinct’s
the most stringent sustainable benchmark for sustainability. sustainable development path.

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