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GBCSA
Proudly involved with
the award-winning
Ridge building
ARUP
“The theme reinforces the need for decisive and
immediate action to mitigate the effects of climate
change and to save our one planet for future generations.
This is not something we can do alone – we need
everyone to commit to a future where people and the
planet thrive,” Reynolds added.
GBCSA thanked its sponsors for making the
Convention possible.
“To our lead sponsors – Nedbank, Rand Water and
Vodacom Business and all our other sponsors and
supporters, thank you for partnering with us and
WINNING WAYS
We need everyone to commit
to a future where people
and the planet thrive.
investing in the green building movement. Partnerships
are key to achieving the SDGs and we are in great
company as we drive sustainable changes in the built
environment,” said Reynolds.
Arup were appointed for integrated multidisciplinary engineering
on The Ridge. Providing innovative, market leading design
thinking, entirely focused on sustainable outcomes.
021 409 3500 | capetown@arup.com | www.arup.com
Keller Geotechnics SA (Pty) Ltd.
Keller is proud to have carried out the Lateral Support and Bulk
Earthworks contract for The Ridge in the V&A Waterfront.
011 062 7600 | info.za@keller.com
FACILITIES TECHNICAL SERVICES
GBCSA announced the winners of its annual Leadership Awards in the closing plenary of the
Convention. The awards are based on submission data gathered during the Green Star certification
process, and individuals are nominated by the industry. “Congratulations to all the projects and
individuals who received awards this year. It is an honour to recognise the movers and shakers in our
industry,” expressed Reynolds.
HIGHEST-RATED
BUILDING
WINNER: THE RIDGE
6-Star Green Star Office Design v1.1
AP: Mike Munnik, Agama Energy
Company: Arup
Property owner: V&A Waterfront
Architect: StudioMAS
6 Marina Road, Portswood District,
V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
The overarching focus of the building was to design
the ventilation system as a mixed mode by maximising
natural ventilation, thus reducing energy costs and
providing a high level of internal comfort for the
occupants. This was achieved through shaping the
building directly to its site and climate in two key ways.
First, the central atrium between the two narrow
floor plates maximises daylight penetration and allows
for efficient cross ventilation. Referred to as the "central
street", the atrium helps to pull air through the building,
in through the windows and out through the roof lights.
Second, the “corrected” façade orientates glazing due
Automation of facades windows, doors and skylights.
To maximise natural ventilation and thermal comfort.
Creating a healthier safer environment.
082 496 0863 | 087 153 2341 | dyllan@FTSsmoke.com
The number of innovations that
were realised on the project
demonstrate the commitment to
sustainable principles and out-of-box
thinking throughout the design
and construction process.
V&A Waterfront
north or south to reduce solar gains, admit daylight,
and allow unobstructed views.
Natural ventilation of the building is only used when
the thermal comfort and outdoor air flow rates are
within the required range. This results in the building
operating as naturally ventilated for 80% of the annual
operating hours.
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