Pymble Business Park - Ku-ring-gai Council

8R.1 GREEN STAR GUIDE (continued)
8R
8R.1.4 Examples of ESD Measures
Lighting
viii) Roof gardens and landscaped terraces which provide thermal
insulation; and
ix) Use of tri-generation plants located within the building basement.
x) Use of vertical planting to shade building elevations.
xi) Insulation and ventilation of roof spaces.
xii) Use of heavy weight building materials, such as concrete, for
thermal mass on flat roofs and/or walls. Where lighter weight
materials are used they are to be well insulated.
These measures reduce the energy uptake for lighting systems within
non-residential building sites. Measures to reduce artifi cial light use may
include (refer to Figure 8R.3.3):
i) Considering internal building use relative to window location.
ii) Consider fenestration with high performance glazing with
spectrally selective glass that allows views and a high degree of
diffused natural light into the workspace without glare.
iii) Select and position light fittings to minimise energy consumption.
For example create separate lighting zones for areas close to
and further away from windows.
iv) Lighting used in common areas such as entries, corridors, car
parks and communal open space areas must utilise daylight
sensor control, movement detectors, automated dimmers and
timers. Lightspill must be controlled.
v) Improve internal natural light reflection and minimise lighting use
by using light coloured internal finishes.
A glazed roof with internal blinds
reduce glare during summer
and traps heat during winter
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vents
Air vents allow ventilation and
incoming of natural light
Light shelves and
reflectors to improve
quantity of natural light
office space
office space
Atrium
Balcony fronts reflect lights
down to lower levels
Light collectors on
external walls
office space
office space
office space
Internal air movement
office space
Figure 8R.3-3:
Lighting and ventilation.
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