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FOREWORD Firstly, once again thanks to everyone for their contribution towards making this edition of To Build a great success. As we believe in reaching the people that count and not counting the people we reach, we will continue to deliver on our promise of excellence in exposure. I would like to extend my gratitude to congratulate Gareth Griffiths on his one year anniversary as editor of To Build. We are looking forward to many happy successful years together as a team with Gareth. With the phenomenal support from our editorial contributors, readers and advertisers we can only look forward in continuing to deliver a niche publication that educates our readers on new trends and insightful content, as well putting our advertisers in the eye of their targeted audiences. Please enjoy reading this edition of To Build and we look forward to your input, feedback and support.

Warm Regards Elroy van Heerden www.tobuild.co.za

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CONTENTS

issue12 July-October 2014

Foreword

34 49

Editor’s Note

Cover story: Salvocorp

News & Reviews

Student Designs

192

Out & About

193

Listings: Architects

194

Listings: Interior Designers

195

Listings: Building Contractors

196

Advertisers’ Index

199

DIVISIONS

115 122

Landscape Designers & Service Providers

Interior & Exterior Design & Décor

Roofs, Ceilings, Insulation & Partitioning

Walls & Cladding

Windows & Doors

Floors

Electrical, Lighting & Air Conditioning

165 168 6

Architecture & Design

Kitchens & Accessories

107

Bathrooms & Accessories

113

Plumbing & Reticulation

125

Home & Access Automation

131

Paint & Decorative Coatings

135

Timber & Decking

141

Security & Safety

149

Furniture & Accessories

153

Construction & Contractors

159

Cement & Concrete

167

Bricks & Paving

171

Green Building

175

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Designs on the world

109 Improving electronic services

Hospitality industry tastes green

111 ‘My Green Home’

Red is green

115 New dimension in toilet cleanliness

26 Architectural competition Lowveld Botanical Gardens 27 Akhani established

120 Manufacturers’ associations get new members

Company low maintenance innovation

SAEE Convention 2014

Bringing spaces and surfaces together

Industrial facility gets 5 Stars

129 Heavy metal free PVC pipes by 2015

Green designs for art

132 Work on the go for designers

UIA comes to Durbs

137 Helipad given reliable surface

40 Durban architect, leading world class event 41 UIA 2014 Durban Keynote Speakers 44

Engineering in the eye of the beholder

Grand designs

Sporting Energy Efficiency

61 Build in the comfort factor 62

Green Acoustics solutions

Taking the gap

68 New high-performance insulating material 70

Savvy energy solutions

72 Casino makeover

122 Suitable tribute to SA heritage 126 Association surveys its members

139 Colourful urban intervention 143 Preserved timber design winners selected 150 Curbing crime and violence on construction sites 155 Height adjustable desking and work surfaces 161 Provincial housing initiative seeks investors 163 NMMU PhD programme graduates qualify 165 Sandton’s first hotel in four years opens

Master Builders Solutions® launched

SOLYX™ solutions

Studio on Park Vijf receives tilt and turn

172 The case for proper infrastructure

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Customised commercial carpet design New decorative screed launched

177 Spier’s Sustainability Journey

urable PU traffic deck coating D for India

German precision for bathrooms

Solutions for the energy sector

97 Devices for accommodation establishments

118 Redirecting toilet air

168 Polished and precast concrete

179 Becoming leaders in ventilation industry 181 Vinyl sustainability in the spotlight 183 PVC for energy efficient buildings 186 Imaginative Grain Silo 189 Getting ready to get off the grid

99 Fourways Airconditioning

192 Machinarium rises

105 Benchmarking buildings’ energy use

192 Totally Concrete, reportback

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edâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s letter With Green Designs as a central theme of Issue 12 of To Build, it is significant that we are half way through the year and this means that the World Design Capital 2014 phenomenon is also halfway through. In this edition we feature some of the built environment/sustainability projects that have been selected by the host organisation as being outstanding examples of theme-appropriate design. According to organisers, Cape Town is the first city in both Africa and the Global South to be given the title of World Design Capital. As a focal point for the international design community in 2014, it will use this spotlight to highlight the creativity of its city, country and continent through a year-long festival of events and projects. The focus is on projects that bridge historical divides, reconnect the city in structure and in spirit, rebuild social and economic inclusion, and reposition Cape Town for a sustainable future. Mobilising the design community and incentivising it to the big vision of World Design Capital 2014 from the bottom up will have powerful, life-changing results, they say. From fashion and furniture through architecture and technology to urban and environmental planning, the city and its citizens can utilise design to improve life. From the above, it is clear that this has the potential to be a South African, if not African event. It is hence very disheartening to note the negative references to this event of recent times which seem to be turning it into something of a political football. If the yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programme works, takes seed and grows roots, it should make Cape Town and indeed our country into a proactive case study in using designenabled thinking and practices to achieve a sustainable, inclusive and more liveable African city. Read about some of the programmes and other exciting events in this issue of To Build.

Regards Gareth Griffiths editor@tobuild.co.za www.professionalphotoshoots.co.za

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Designs on the world Cape Town is the first city in both Africa and the Global South to be given the title of World Design Capital. As a focal point for the international design community in 2014, it uses this spotlight to highlight the creativity of its city, country and continent through a year-long festival of events and projects. The central theme behind the city’s successful bid, ‘Live Design. Transform Life.’ focuses on the role design can play in social transformation. This theme sets the tone for the programme of design-inspired events and projects. Under it, four other themes have been developed to simplify and clarify the submissions and curation of the proposed projects: • African Innovation. Global Conversation. African ideas that speak to the world. • Bridging the Divide. Design that reconnects our city and reconciles our communities. • Today for Tomorrow. Sustainable solutions for people and planet. • Beautiful Space. Beautiful Things. Inspiring architecture, interiors, food, fashion, jewellery, craft, art and creativity. Under these key themes, ‘clusters’ serve to categorise the projects and events that make up the WDC2014 programme. Under each cluster are several sub-categories which a particular project may focus on. Cape Town is the fourth city to be recognised as World Design Capital, but it is the first to appoint an industrial designer to help internalise design thinking within its administration – taking the concept of “Live Design. Transform Life.” way beyond simply a yearlong festival.

The City of Cape Town has appointed designer Richard Perez to head up its World Design Capital programme. A partner in the internationally recognised industrial design consultancy, XYZ, (www.dddxyz.net), Perez is tasked not only with directing Cape Town’s World Design Capital projects, but also with integrating design-led thinking into the city administration’s modus operandi. Perez leads a department of design trained project managers whose task is to work with other city departments to re-evaluate problems and suggest design interventions that can incrementally change results over time. For this issue of To Build, we asked the WDC2014 Programme Communications Manager, Priscilla Urquhart to suggest a built environment that the project has nominated as typifying the vision and ethos of this year-long project. Our short introductory article on Cape Town’s Hotel Verde is such a project. Further editions of To Build will focus on this project in more detail.

World Design Capital 2014 W www.wdccapetown2014.com E info@wdccapetown2014.com T 086 000 7410

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Hospitality industry tastes green Cape Town’s Hotel Verde has achieved LEEd Platinum status for outstanding green design. Construction on Hotel Verde, part of the recently launched BON Hotels group, began in the first half of 2012 just outside Cape Town International Airport, with a team of contractors and experts dedicated to finding green alternatives. “If you look at what can be done from a green angle you look at energy, water and waste reduction,” says co-founder Mario Delicio. “You then take each of these areas and work out how to implement alternatives, for example, generating your own electricity. Then you need to explore the extent to which you can go.” Hotel Verde’s sustainability strategy, in particular with regard to energy efficiency, is rigorous and more energy- and water-efficient than most. This makes it much easier to offer a carbon-offsetting programme to guests – the first Hotel Carbon Management Initiative (HCMI) implementation of its kind in Africa. Hotel Verde is indeed ‘Africa’s greenest hotel’, having just been awarded LEEd® Platinum Certification, the premier mark of accomplishment in green building throughout the world. With this award Hotel Verde joins a select group of sustainable and innovative buildings, and is the only LEEd Platinum New Construction project on the African continent. The award was announced in May 2014. “That day was indeed one of the most beautiful days of my life and together with our Carbon Neutral Accommodation Experience, we will start a new chapter in the hospitality industry in Africa,” says Mario Delicio. LEEd is the foremost programme for buildings, homes and communities that are designed, constructed, maintained and operated for improved environmental and human health performance.

There are four levels of LEEd certification – Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum – and the number of points a project earns determines the level of LEEd certification it will receive. Each rating system is made up of a combination of credit categories with specific criteria that projects must satisfy and a variety of credits that projects can pursue to earn points. The Hotel Verde employs a raft of green and sustainability measures to ensure its position of leadership in the African hospitality industry. The hotel partnered with impactChoice, provider of end-to-end environmental sustainability solutions, to offer guests and conference delegates a carbon neutral stay, by offsetting their carbon emissions via responsible carbon capturing/reduction projects. impactChoices’ technology provides a unique solution that will enable Hotel Verde to apportion these emissions to a product or service offered to guests, and mitigate these through the purchase of a certified Carbon Credit. All guests receive an individual carbon reduction certificate relative to the duration of their stay and the emissions footprint associated with their room. To Build will cover further news of this extraordinary hotel, selected as an exemplary WDC2014 project, in future editions.

Hotel Verde W www.hotelverde.com T +27 21 380 5500 E info@hotelverde.com

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green design focus

The completed building: water and energy efficient Right: Peter Ethelston and Oliver Ryder in the new building

Red is green Successful Cape based shows its sustainable cred. Words and pics by Gareth Griffiths Recently, To Build has showcased the work done by corporates in the commissioning of S.A. Green Star and sustainable buildings. It is noteworthy that not only big companies have embraced these principles, but also the SME sector. Of relevance to our World Design Capital 2014 theme, South African Rooibos tea specialist Redespresso, recently launched its sustainable-built HQ, located in Paarl wine country. According to company CEO, Peter Ethelston, the intention was to create a building that was both comfortable and inspirational to staff while providing a sustainable work environment for both office and factory for the long term. The design approach did not present the cheapest/shortcut method of building, but has led to an energy efficient building that is substantially self-sufficient with regard to water consumption. Chief Financial Officer, Oliver Ryder, is formally qualified in sustainability (Stellenbosch Institute) in addition to finance. It might therefore be argued that the Redespresso building has come about due to highly motivated and qualified management.

Green credentials The building is designed for expansion, consisting of mixed office and factory space. Green or sustainable principles were based on: • Maximum use of natural light in the office areas; • Low energy LED lighting as far as possible – and lighting operated by occupancy sensors where available; • Minimal HVAC – with maximal air circulation by means of specially designed canvass air ducting ‘socks’ throughout the building; • Night flushing of fresh air into the building set by timers;

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green design focus • Energy efficiency – designed according to the requirements of SANS 10400 XA (the building is north facing and has double glazing); • Maximum thermal efficiency – the walls of the building were constructed using high density polystyrene blocks, which were then filled with concrete cores and plastered; and • Minimal mains water usage via water harvesting. Large 20 000 litre tanks collect rain water which is used for sanitation and other non-potable requirements. (Calculations since the launch of the building suggest a 140 kl runoff per month.) Plans for the next phase include the harvesting of sunlight via photovoltaic (PV) cells to place the office space off-grid.

Architect, Robin Barnes admitted that the use of polystyrene building blocks was a learning curve. “The self-locking blocks are stacked 3- high, up to 900mm in layers and the core back-filled with concrete. The weight of the concrete tends to push down and out, which makes the block float upwards and come loose from the lower unit. Thick glue is used to bond the blocks together and this helps. Filling from a height of greater than 900 mm would result in cracking of the polystyrene substrate. Once the concrete has stood for about 12 hours, it is sufficiently set to allow the next three block layers to be added. This process continues in a clockwise direction around the building in a 12 hour period, which is repeated until the walls are completed.”

Polystyrene blocks used in construction of walls

Credit: Green Style Architects

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green design focus

Red is the new green

Airsox inside the building provide a comfortable working climate.

When the wall is complete, blocks are treated in situ with a cement slurry and bonding agent mixture. Once dry, the first layer of special plaster mix is trowelled or skimmed onto the roughened surface. While still wet, a fibre mesh is pressed into the first layer before the second covering layer is added. This is then given a steel trowel skim finish. The plaster varies in thickness from 6mm to 15mm thick in places. After curing, normal wall coatings may be applied. “Building with blocks presents a new and exciting option. The difficulty and real challenge comes with plastering and ensuring that the plaster adheres permanently. Getting the right product for plastering the blocks was the real challenge. The supplier gave us the impression that the plastering of the blocks is just a normal process,” says Barnes.

Choosing suppliers carefully “I will definitely use polystyrene blocks again in the future. I will probably tackle the design work slightly differently, now that I know how the blocks work. Be careful who you choose as supplier,” he adds. Contractor, Brian Lawrie of Paarl, has now become something of the local expert in the technique.

Rooibos is an iconic South African product with established health and organic properties. Niche Rooibos producer, Redespresso has opened the public’s eyes to just what can be achieved with the humble Aspalathus linearis plant as a viable alternative for coffee. Milled using a patented process, Redespresso uses only single source tea of the highest quality grown at high altitude in the Biedouw Valley. The result is an outstanding, flavourful caffeine-free espressolike base that produces cappuccino, “red” lattes, americanos, shakes, iced teas and the like. The product is the brainchild of founder, Carl Pretorius, a serious coffee drinker looking for healthier alternatives His product and process was taken to the market by business partners Peter and Monique Ethelston. Eight years on, the new factory near Paarl is a testament to the vision of this hard working team, who now export worldwide to over 20 countries The Rooibos plant is endemic to a small part of the western coast of the Western Cape province of South Africa, forming part of the fragile fynbos biome. It grows in a symbiotic relationship with local micro-organisms. Past attempts to grow Rooibos outside this area, in places as far afield as the United States, Australia and China, have all failed (source: Wikipedia)

Redespresso T +27 21 863 1060 W www.redespresso.com Green Style Architects Robin Barnes T +27 21 8726634

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Architectural competition aims to revive Lowveld Botanical Gardens Aurecon recently acted as overall programme manager for an architectural design competition focused on arriving at a winning design for the planned upgrade of Entrance 2 at the South African National Biodiversity Institute’s (SANBI) Lowveld National Botanical Gardens in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The competition commenced on 21 January 2014 and the final judging took place on 29 March 2014. Judges were looking for a vibrant new design that would replace the existing entrance facilities with a single signature entrance complex. Additionally, the new design needed to have an authentic, contemporary character that would incorporate existing plants or trees in the surrounding area. The competition focused on identifying a design that would lend the gardens its own unique brand identity that would attract additional visitors to the gardens. Entrants included various well known architectural firms from Mpumalanga, including Orbic Architects and Cecilia Architects, who took a combined second place during the final judging round. It was, however, TJ

Architects’ contemporary thatch roof design that finally captured the attention of the judges and was awarded the coveted first prize. The competition winners were awarded the tender for managing the project from the design stage to final handover after construction. “The competition formed part of the on-going commemoration of the SANBI’s centenary anniversary and was endorsed by the South African Institute of Architects (SAIA) and the Mpumalanga Institute of Architects (MPIA),” says Louwrens Vermaak, Aurecon Project Manager. “Aurecon is proud to have been involved in this project and we look forward to seeing the final result realised, which will certainly enhance the prestige of the gardens and give the people of Mpumalanga something to be proud of.”

Aurecon Jody Boshoff T +27 12 427 2066 E Jody.Boshoff@aurecongroup.com W www.aurecongroup.com

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Leading firms merge to establish Akhani – a new brand entity Akhani Group merger bolsters energy and resource sector workforce efficiencies Mine Procurement Solutions (MPS), comprising MPS South Africa, MPS Tanzania and MPS Mozambique, announced the sale of 100% of its controlling shares to Vhaselwa Engineering & Management Consulting (VEM). The new entity is known as the Akhani Group. The merger of the two leading service providers for mining, oil and gas, and energy management corporations creates a comprehensive offering of workforce effectiveness and productivity, as well as operational performance excellence for the broader energy and resources industries. Akhani serves public, government and private market sectors. “We look forward to the difference that we can make as a unified team to the African economies in which we work,” said Fulu Mphuthi, Akhani Group CEO. Her executive team includes Deon Fuhri (Chief Operating Officer) and Ntaoleng Kunene (Chief Information Officer). While serving existing customer needs, Akhani will focus on entering new markets. With existing operations in South Africa, Mozambique and Tanzania, the company will enter Zimbabwe and Kenya in the next year with a long-term strategy to increase its African and international footprint. The combined service offering creates opportunities for new business development and local job creation. The company provides a one-stop-shop service and customised solutions cost-effectively. Akhani’s most valuable asset is its talented workforce that includes more than 400 infrastructure design and supply, operational efficiency, energy management, transformation and change management professionals. “Our specialists focus on enhancing productivity for our customers while bringing down operational costs without shedding jobs unnecessarily,” says Mphuthi. Existing partnerships in the supply chain, procurement and energy management arena allows Akhani to offer product solutions at reduced rates. “The way a company treats its people, particularly those who work on remote sites is important,” explained Mphuthi. “Akhani fills this critical gap

in organisational performance. Today’s labour environment in particular holds significant opportunities for growth of a business such as ours.” “Akhani means ‘building the future together’,” concluded Mphuthi. “Our merger will benefit the industries we serve while putting us in a position to make a difference for the better where it matters most.”

Akhani’s Management Team

Akhani Group Deon Fuhri, Chief Operating Officer T +27 83 640 4842 E deon.fuhri@akhani.co

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Company low maintenance innovation Dynarail FRP handrails and ladders leads to dramatic change in maintenance Facilities that use handrails, ladders and safety cages face the common problem of maintenance costs and worker-safety issues – however, one maintenance company has found a technologically-advanced product that will end rust and unnecessary costs for good. R&D Contracting, a specialist maintenance company for the commercial and industrial sectors, has recently introduced a product by Dynarail to their list of value added services of which has already resulted in massive maintenance-cost reduction. “Dynarail’s products, which include Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) for handrails and ladders as well as Fibergrate molded grating walking surfaces, have made costly periodic maintenance almost nonexistent,” says David Williams, Sales Director of R&D Contracting. According to Williams, the lifespan of these products alone have already attracted customers from the oil and gas, chemical, bridge and highway industries; and owing to the benefits of FRP as well as its noncorrosive properties, the mining sector has particularly taken an interest in this product.

“Corrosion prone mild steel structures are so problematic,” says Williams, explaining that the continual maintenance of the steel railings means that “business as usual is inevitably interrupted with associated maintenance budget impact and down time as safety in these areas are compromised.” In addition to this, installation of the product, which includes pre-drilled hoops for easy assembly, means that companies do not have to place a halt on business to install these products. “These products are UV-protected and can be painted to clients corporate colour specification with a high quality polyurethane top coat – structures exposed to high UV weathering will benefit incalculably,” adds Williams, emphasising that since R&D Contracting uses innovation as a key principle in its undertakings, with safety at its core, he is “proud to use Dynarail products in all our maintenance work.”

R&D Contracting T 08610 72633 E david@r-d.co.za

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Save the date 12-13 November 2014 Southern African Association for Energy Efficiency announces it annual convention date. Every day in South Africa unsung heroes and their teams daily plan engineering and designing energy efficient methods to reduce and save energy and ensure the lights stay on. Their responsible efforts are at the cutting edge of keeping South Africa competitive and sustainable. On the 12th and 13th of November 2014 the Southern African Association for Energy Efficiency (SAEE) will host the 9th SAEE Convention (SAEEC) at Emperors Palace in Gauteng, bringing business, government and industry stakeholders in the region together to celebrate and learn from these heroes in South Africa. With a national scope for end-users and energy professionals, the 2014 SAEEC is truly the one comprehensive forum where the big picture can be accessed looking at new technologies, regulatory developments, sharing best practice and industry trends, and how these merge together to shape the

critical decisions on your organisations energy and economic future. The SAEEC 2014 features a banquet, celebrating the theme “Energy Super Heroes – saving the world by saving energy” to mark the official opening of the 9th Southern African Energy Efficiency Convention”, a convention agenda with seminars and exhibitions on a variety of current topics and a comprehensive overview of the energy efficiency at work.

SAEE Erika Kruger E convention@saee.org.za T +27 (0)18 290 5130 Gareth Burley E media@saee.org.za T +27 (0)83 445 4952 W www.saee.org.za

Bringing spaces and surfaces together Surface and furnishing finishes suppliers, Salvocorp believe that their finishes will bring the home’s spaces and surfaces together seamlessly with a range of options and colours to suit all needs. The company believes in producing products and services that put clients first. In addition, all surface and furnishing finishes are of the highest quality and result in the perfect surface, whether for indoor, outdoor, health or retail requirements. The company’s

range extends from Staron solid surfaces, Quartz engineered stone, slab ceramics, to melamine paper, imitation wood veneer paper foils and particle board balancing papers. In addition, all Salvocorp products are either minimally environmentally invasive, or 100% green themselves. This according to the company, means that their dedication to considering the environment comes through in their products. “This commitment extends to both our suppliers and our products, meaning that where possible we’ve chosen to work with suppliers who share our vision and dedication to developing products and processes that protect and care for our environment”, says a spokesperson. See cover main article for details.

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Industrial facility gets 5 Stars Consulting firm Aurecon explains how it pushed the green boundaries for Grundfos to facilitate its 5 Star Green Star SA – Office Design v1 rating by the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) and became the first office component of an industrial facility to receive a 5 Star rating. of storm water flow during rainstorms, calling for innovative design techniques, and the need to implement Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) to the highest standards, including achieving ‘minimal usage of potable water’ status.

Site innovations produce time and cost savings In developing the design, the steep cross fall on the site – a 9m fall across 200m – coupled with storm water flooding from the site posing a concern, had to be closely considered. Very stringent requirements in terms of storm water management were imposed by the local authority and roads authorities to prevent flooding of the two major motorways at this junction. This required the attenuation of 1 250m³ of storm water. The slope of the site was cleverly used to

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When Grundfos, one of the world’s leading pump manufacturers and committed proponent of sustainable development, partnered with Growthpoint Properties, South Africa’s largest listed property company, to create a state-of-the art office and warehouse facilities, the outcome was inevitably cutting edge. Aurecon was commissioned as principal agent for this project in January 2012, with services including civil, structural and mechanical design and execution, as well as the Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) consultant. The offices have a gross floor area of 3 400m², while the warehouse covers 6 500m² and has been designed to complement the iconic office building and was built at the junction of the N12 and R24 in Meadowbrook, Germiston. Two major challenges were encountered on the project: that of a very sloped site with large amounts

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leading industrial design accommodate parking underneath the buildings, resulting in the need for minimal ground works from a fill perspective, overall better space utilisation and faster construction time. A storm water attenuation facility for the warehouse and the office building was provided through an oversized (1 500m³) concrete attenuation tank under one of the parking areas. The office and warehouse storm water attenuation facilities were therefore combined in a single structure, thereby facilitating speedy construction.

Groundbreaking water management a first for South Africa The project’s rainwater harvesting system incorporates Grundfos’ own customised plant for purifying harvested rainwater to drinking water quality. This is believed to be the first implementation in a commercial office and warehouse building in South Africa. The domestic water supply of the building is designed to utilise three different sources of water, namely rain, borehole and municipal water. Rain water harvested for the building exceeds the demand for municipal water, except in the dry months. To address this shortage, which is weather dependent, the system makes use of borehole water so municipal water will only be utilised in the event of rain and borehole water being exhausted. The design of the rain water harvesting system, incorporating the Grundfos technology for water treatment to drinking quality, greatly contributes to the alleviation of the stress on the municipal supply network. Furthermore, the office’s prominent bronze coloured west façade incorporates vertical shading louvres of Grundfos solar panels and mesh, which absorb the west-side sun energy, generating enough electricity to run all pumps in the rain water purification plant.

Detailed attention to sustainability “The Grundfos offices were intended to achieve a Green Star SA Office v1 rating, but we applied ‘green’ principles to the warehouse as well,” says Aurecon Project Manager, Stoffel Mentz. The most notable sustainable feature of the Grundfos development, including both office building and warehouse, is the ability to be independent of municipal water supply for as much as 75% of the year. Apart from this, the office building has been designed to incorporate various sustainable features in line with Green Star SA requirements for certification. Significant ones include:

• 7 0% of demolition and construction waste was reused or recycled to minimise the amount sent to landfill. • All paints, adhesives, sealants and carpets were selected in terms of the Green Star SA guidelines for low volatile organic compounds. Thermal insulation was used on the roof, the exposed ground floor concrete slab, and the spandrel panels in the façade. • I n addition to the electricity from the solar panels installed in the fixed external shading louvres on the western façade, electricity is also generated by wind turbines on the roof. • E mployee comfort is considered with fresh air provided at rates exceeding the minimum regulatory requirements of SANS10400-O. • E nergy consumption is optimised throughout the building by using variable speed drives for mechanical equipment, energy efficient lighting, and heat pumps for supplying hot water for the kitchen and gymnasium, while all energy consumers above 100 kVA are sub-metered and monitored. • D aylight glare control is achieved through vertical fixed shading elements in the western façade incorporating PV panels and internal blinds in the occupied areas. • F acilities are provided for cyclists. • To reward car drivers who embrace sustainability, those with fuel efficient vehicles have dedicated parking spaces. “Currently there are 54 Green Star SA certifications in the country and our client, Growthpoint Properties, has achieved six of these. They also lead the real estate sector in carbon disclosure in Africa. This project saw Grundfos augment their considerable global experience in sustainability techniques which helped to ensure that this flagship building, which will serve 43 countries throughout the African continent, is an outstanding tribute to their corporate values,” says Mentz.

Aurecon Jody Boshoff T +27 12 427 2066 E Jody.Boshoff@aurecongroup.com W www.aurecongroup.com

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Green designs for art Restorations and iconic new projects nail the V&A Waterfront’s green colours clearly to the mast. The V&A Waterfront’s historical grain silos recently took a step forward to becoming the permanent home of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA). At an official ground breaking held in May, the V&A announced the local partners that will work alongside renowned British designer Thomas Heatherwick’s team in the R500 million transformation project. In a first for Africa, Zeitz MOCAA will introduce Category A climate control in the galleries. The technology has been endorsed by the International Council of Museums (ICOM) and is used in internationally renowned galleries such as Pompdiou Metz, Pulitzer and Paul Klee. The technology offers the highest level of protection to a collection and is the most advanced climate control technology available at present. It will allow MOCAA to exhibit any piece of art, no matter how fragile. Zeitz MOCAA is the first major museum in Africa dedicated to contemporary art. The undertaking was established in 2013 through a partnership of the V&A Waterfront and Jochen Zeitz. It is generously funded by

Growthpoint Properties, Jochen Zeitz, Public Investment Corporation (PIC) acting on behalf of the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF), V&A Waterfront, and the Zeitz Collection. The Zeitz Collection acts as the founding collection of the museum. Designer, Thomas Heatherwick, is the founder of the London-based Heatherwick Studio. The studio strives at every scale to finding innovative design solutions with a dedication to artistic thinking and places emphasis on the latent potential of materials and craftsmanship. The studio was founded in 2004, the same year Heatherwick became the youngest practitioner to be appointed a Royal Designer for Industry. He was awarded the Prince Philip Designers Prize in 2006 and the London Design Medal in recognition of his outstanding contribution to design in 2010. In 2013, he was awarded the Critics’ Circle Visual Arts and Architecture Award and he was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to the design industry. There have been many noteworthy projects and this includes the Olympic Cauldron for the 2012 Olympic Games. WBHO has been appointed as the lead construction

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leading designs The Grain Silo construction team announced at the official ground breaking

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contractor. For the past year and a half, they’ve had to test a complex construction process, as well as the feasibility of the design elements in this process. MACE is the Principal Agent and Project Manager. Sutherland and Arup are the appointed structural engineers and Francis Archer from Arup London will lend his expertise to the technically challenging project. Archer was instrumental in the production of the Garden Bridge project over the Thames River in London, the new Scottish Parliament building and the impressive Hause für Musik und Musiktheater (MUMUTH) in Austria. MLC has been appointed as the quantity surveyor. Van Der Merwe Miszewski (VDMMA), Rick Brown Associates (RBA) and Jacobs Parker are the three local architectural firms who will assist in bringing the innovative project to life, with Jacobs Parker responsible for the museum fit out. WBHO, MACE, Van Der Merwe Miszewski and Rick Brown Associates have all previously worked together as the team behind the 6 star Green Star SA Design rated No. 1 Silo and the 4 star Green Star rated No. 2 Silo buildings, adjacent to the Grain Silo complex. “This is a particularly momentous occasion for us as the dream we nurtured for so long is finally leaving the drawing board to become a reality. We are confident that we have the right team in place to bring the silo to life again and do justice to our vision,” said David Green, V&A Waterfront CEO.

Jochen Zeitz, David Green and Thomas Heatherwick during the Grain Silo sod turning

Construction on the Grain Silo complex is due to be completed by late 2016. Zeitz MOCAA is expected to take occupancy in November 2016, with the museum officially opening to the public in February 2017.

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UIA comes to Durbs Leading international architectural gathering to be hosted this year. Arrangements for the 25th World Congress on Architecture, UIA 2014 Durban, are powering ahead at a rapid pace and Durban will soon have the eyes of the world firmly fixed on her as she plays host to the biggest gathering of architects ever held in Southern Africa. Approximately 5 000 delegates are expected to attend the Congress to be held at the International Convention Centre in Durban (ICC) from 3-7 August 2014. The Congress will bring together architects, design and built environment professionals, pioneers in urban planning and thinking, activists, city makers, academics and researchers, students, government officials, decision makers and thought leaders, as well as citizens and communities to debate and discuss alternative strategies for the design and delivery of more habitable, functional and beautiful cities. The programme has been devised to explore the overarching Congress theme of ‘Architecture Otherwhere’, in addition to themes of Resilience, Economy and Values, to further conversations around critical built environment issues. High-profile speakers (comprised of local and internationally renowned specialists), all leaders in their respective fields, will lead a series of keynote panel debates and academic discussions, in addition to presenting keynote addresses. International keynote presenters include Susannah Drake (USA), 2013 Pritzker Architecture Prize-winner, Toyo Ito (Japan), Francis Kéré (Burkina Faso), Rahul Mehrotra (India), Joe Osae-Addo (Ghana), Gerardo Salinas (Mexico), Cameron Sinclair (USA) and 2012 Pritzker Architecture Prize-winner, Wang Shu (China). Sindile Ngonyama and Wally Serote will fly the flag for South Africa. A number of parallel sessions at the ICC will cover specific areas of focus including: the role of built environment professionals in spatial transformation; sustainable human(e) settlements; housing and healthcare (sustainable architecture under conditions of change); open building; and addressing informality through design education and practice. An extensive Student Programme, convened with the assistance of local architectural students, forms

an integral part of the main event, offering young professionals of the future the opportunity to meet and engage with students and professionals from around the world. Running alongside the Congress, delegates will be able to explore Durban in new and unexpected ways, through a broad range of Fringe Events, UIA 2014 Parallel Projects, exhibitions, film screenings, tours and walkabouts, cultural events, social and networking activities. These events will be open to the people of Durban to share in and experience. Open to the public, a Trade Expo in the Durban Exhibition Centre (DEC), promises to offer the latest product developments, technological innovations, and service offerings in the world of architecture and design. UIA 2014 will be used as a launch pad for a three urban regeneration projects, which are starting to gain traction in the lead-up to the event. Each one focuses on stimulating interest in the built environment sector and focuses on Durban’s inner city. These include: • The activation of a section of Pixley Ka Seme Street (formerly West), showcasing what is possible with the creation of a high quality, pedestrian-priority public space – for people who live and work in the city to relax, exercise and play. • The activation of the Rivertown Precinct provides an opportunity for regeneration in the inner city. Arts and culture initiatives/exhibitions will be run during the Congress to showcase opportunities that exist for bringing investment, sustainability and vibrancy back to the area. • P ocket Parks – these projects aim to bring nature and delight back to the city, providing a place for relaxation, play areas for children and small spaces for activities, events or street cafes – areas where people can socialise.

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Leading Durban architect, leading world class event Durban architect Andrew Makin is a leading champion for the UIA 2014 Durban-based architect Andrew Makin is a University of Natal graduate who was the recipient of the Sonny Tomkin Award for Best Final Year Student when he graduated in 1995. He was the architect of the awardwinning new building for the Constitutional Court of South Africa, along with Janina Masojada and Paul Wijgers. He has lectured in SA as well as in Mexico City and is a partner at designworkshop:sa. Andrew Makin answers a few leading questions that were recently posed to him:

Significance of UIA 2014 in Durban and SA AM: The pace of global transformation is exponential. All things are pulled into contact. A global economic, cultural and social ecology is emerging; a political ecology lags in anachronistic ideology. The ‘Other’ emerges out of a historically defined hierarchy and into the matrix of an increasingly integrated global system. Adjustments are made all round and the globe becomes an array of specialities, a great marketplace contained by a shared reality, and progressed by collaboration and cooperation. Within the global community, South Africa’s relative youth, history, diversity, and the thread of its political choices, makes it a laboratory it did not chose to be; a viewfinder into a possible global future. Durban is the most diverse of South Africa’s cities, providing UIA 2014 with a geographic, temporal, cultural, social, economic, and most importantly for the UIA, spatial, golden moment to explore an inevitable impending otherwhere.

This gives us an opportunity to recognise the fundamental contribution architects and urbanists in SA and all of Africa can make to their cities and therefore the destiny of their people, and begin the process of understanding how; this is the opportunity of being together, sharing, listening, thinking, proposing, and imagining an other. A metaphorical place, time and occasion called otherwhere is the opportunity to look into the future, for the global community of urbanists and architects to come to an ideas marketplace and cooperatively trade, share/exchange our perceptions, intellects and experiences around the focus of these themes, driving up the value of our professional offering within the wider global economic, cultural and social theatre.

What are the biggest challenges facing cities in relation to architecture currently? AM: Architects in South Africa are currently effectively irrelevant to the city and the built environment, offering little of value to the discourse, little theoretical contribution to the understanding of the city as a tool for significantly reversing poverty, inequality and income generation opportunities, and similarly little work that provocatively explores the real challenges and vital and urgent opportunities of the city. Answers to further questions posed to Andrew Makin can be found on our website www.tobuild.co.za.

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UIA 2014 Durban Keynote Speakers at a glance Francis Kéré is originally from Burkina Faso and studied architecture in Berlin where he founded his office Kéré Architecture and the non-profit association Schulbausteine für Gando. The main focus of his work is on the use and development of local materials and techniques; the adaptation of new technology in simple ways; and the potential of local communities. Joe Osae-Addo Trained at the Architectural Association in London, is the CEO of Constructs R+D, and the Chairman of ArchiAfrika Foundation, a nonprofit organisation engaged in the promotion of African design and architecture. Sindile Ngonyama is the principal director of Ngonyama Okpanum and Associates and is the current President of the South African Institute of Architects. Rahul Mehrotra, architect and educator, works in Mumbai and is Professor of Urban Design and Planning, and Chair in the Department of Urban Planning and Design at the Graduate School of Design, Harvard University. Cameron Sinclair is the co-founder and former CEO for Architecture for Humanity and he currently works for the Pitt Jolie Foundation. He is also an author, TED prize recipient, Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum, a Senior Fellow of the Design Futures Council (2011) and an advisor at USAID. Susannah Drake is the Principal of DLANDSTUDIO in the USA, a multi-disciplinary design firm that

reinvents and retrofits urban infrastructure to make it more ecologically productive. She is the recipient of numerous awards and honours. Gerardo Salinas studied at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, and is currently a partner of Rojkind Arquitectos. In 2008, the American Institute of Architects, Denver Chapter, named Salinas ‘Young Architect of the Year’. Wang Shu is an architect and professor who established the Amateur Architecture Studio with his wife Lu Wenyu in 1997. He has been working and researching the re-establishment of contemporary Chinese architecture. He serves as the head of the School of Architecture at the highly regarded China Academy of Art. He is the winner of numerous architectural prizes and awards. Dr. Mongane Wally Serote currently holds numerous prominent positions. He is a well-known and awarded author with numerous titles to his name including poetry, essays and novels. He is a graduate of Columbia University and worked for the African National Congress in their Arts and Culture Department. Toyo Ito is a Japanese architect, born in Seoul 1941, whose work and awards pervade the realm of architecture. He has won numerous awards and honours and founded his studio, Urban Robot, in 1971 in Tokyo.

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landscape engineers

Engineering in the eye of the beholder Any development that affects an area’s sense of place could have an unacceptable visual impact. While there are currently no legal ‘triggers’ for VIA studies, there is no doubt that increased stakeholder interest in development is moving visual impact higher up the developer’s agenda and they are now routinely done for EIA studies. Long involved with investigating and advising on environmental, social and economic impacts of industrial projects and mines, SRK Consulting’s Cape Town office now has a dedicated visual impact assessment (VIA) team comprising landscape architects Scott Masson and Larissa Heyns. “It’s a particularly useful skill set that we bring for

VIAs,” said Masson, “as we need expertise in fields like environmental planning, landscape analysis and geographical information system (GIS), and mapping tools to create 3D models for clients.” The landscape architects’ architectural training and experience also allows them to understand the implications of the clients’ designs.

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Scott Masson and Larissa Heyns

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landscape engineers Work starts with a baseline study to identify and investigate the visual landscape and the key components of the project that could visually impact the landscape. Sites are visited to identify the main view corridors and viewpoints from which the project will be visible. Images from these points are overlayed using other mapping techniques to derive information about the visual character, visual quality and sense of place of the area. After the affected environment is described in this way, information about the project and its dimensions is analysed, and the two aspects are superimposed to create a ‘viewshed’ – which refers to the project’s zone of visual influence. “Taking the example of a wind farm, the turbine is a certain height and we’ll know its proposed location. So then we use GIS techniques to place that point on the landscape and establish points from where it will be visible, creating a map or viewshed of the area that predicts where most visual impacts will occur,” says Masson. This process can then be taken a step further by using a colour gradient on the map to indicate how many turbines will be visible from any one point. A VIA must consider visibility in various ways, including the viewing distance. If there are two farmsteads, the impact on the nearer farm is clearly going to be higher, since impacts attenuate over distance. “But we also have to consider the visual absorption capacity of the landscape – how effectively the landscape can screen or accommodate the project,” adds Masson. “For instance, a project may be close to surrounding farmsteads but the topography or vegetation may hide the project altogether. In an urban environment, a building may be screened by other buildings, reducing its visual impact.” Another important aspect to consider is landscape integrity and sense of place; this refers to the compatibility of the development within the landscape. If a new building is proposed in an urban environment, the impact on the viewer or receiver is minimal as the building is congruent with the existing landscape. “However, this is not the case if a mine is

constructed in a pristine natural environment, or an intrusive development is being considered in scenic winelands,” says Heyns, explaining that fully assessing visual impact is not a purely objective task, as different viewers/receptors will experience the same landscape in different ways. Understanding the sensitivity of the receptors is therefore vital to every VIA, especially as South Africa strives to attract more tourists. “Tourists are often more sensitive to the visual landscape, so we need to take this into account especially in provinces that are reliant on their tourism sectors,” adds Heyns. “Light pollution can also be significant in remote places, especially where no lighting is present prior to development,” says Heyns. Once the main impacts are identified, the focus shifts to impact mitigation. This includes handling of light pollution, for instance, down-lighting can be considered instead of more diffuse methods such as where service tracks and pathways in a rural setting can be directly lit with well-focused and covered luminaires. Appointing visual consultants early in the project lifecycle is advantageous. SRK’s recent co-operation with architects designing a desalination plant on the Cape West Coast is a good example. The plant, a fairly large-scale industrial complex, conflicted substantially with the area’s sense of place so the architects were keen to keep visual impact to a minimum. The landscape architects then approached SRK for architectural guidelines to achieve this. This included: • Ways to reduce the scale of the building; • Fragmenting its design in keeping with the topography making it less visible; and • Recommending appropriate colours to blend in with the surroundings, and using a flat ‘green’ (planted) roof instead of a pitched structure. Heyns stresses that early interaction is really beneficial, allowing early-stage consideration of a variety of innovative options. In her view, attempts to mitigate the impacts at a later stage are not nearly as effective. See www.srk.co.za for further info.

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Grand designs Designs applied across a wide selection of daily living Pictures: By Gareth Griffiths Imaging and Helen Gibbs In line with To Buildâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme for this edition of shedding light on sustainability design initiatives in the World Design Capital 2014 year, we are pleased to find other small/medium businesses that are walking the talk. The Helon Melon Design Studio is located in Woodstock inside the Old Castle Brewery, a cluster of creative spaces to the South of the city. Launched originally as design and manufacturing studio for upmarket home textile goods, founder Helen

Gibbs has evolved the studio to the stage where it is now a design focused enterprise that covers a number of disciplines including interior decoration, home and personal accessories, apparel, art and food. All these disciplines are united in one common, clear approach to original thought and design. Sustainability is a hallmark of the Helon Melon approach, where particular attention is paid to the carbon footprints of all raw materials used and there is an emphasis on reduce, re-use and recycle.

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Owner, Helen Gibbs, has recently secured niche supplier status to the growing air bed and breakfast industry as a supplier of sustainable bed linen, kitchen accessories and other items to this growing worldwide phenomenon. The air accommodation is based on sustainability principles, notably optimal shared usage of existing or surplus capacity, in this case, spare space in the home. The concept was very passionately presented by author and social innovator Rachel Botsman during her master class and keynote address on collaborative consumption during the 2012 Green Building Council Convention in Cape Town. Design is equally applied to food and entertaining at Helenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s studio, where she regularly entertains corporate and other groups who are seeking

inspiration and an appropriate location for team building away from the corporate domain. If you are looking for some fresh and creative thinking with a dash of sustainability practice, give the Helon Melon Studio a call. They will surprise you with some great ideas.

Helon Melon Studio T +27 21 447 9748 W www.helonmelon.co.za Helen Gibbs C 083 450 7770 Collaborative Consumption W www.rachelbotsman.com

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Sporting Energy Efficiency The recently completed Moresport Ltd warehouse and office in Philippi sports multi-coloured Clean COLORBOND™ steel clad exterior walls and uses a high SRI Clean COLORBOND™ steel roof supplied by steel supplier, BlueScope. Clean COLORBOND™ steel has recently been used in the construction of the high tech new warehouse in the Cape Town southern suburb of Philippi. The building is occupied by JSE-listed Moresport Ltd. According to the Cape-based architects for the building, Bam Architecture, design approval meant they had to comply with SANS 10400 part XA for the office portion of the building. This meant an energy efficient building that utilised performance glazing and cavity insulation in certain walls and under the concrete roof slab was used. 75mm Factorylite insulation was used under the roof sheets. In line with these measures, the building is clad and roofed using premium brand pre-painted aluminium-zinc material, Clean COLORBOND™ steel specification AZ150. The sparkling white roof

consists of Global Roofing’s Kliplok 406 profile in Clean COLORBOND™ steel African White (TCT 0.53mm) having an SRI value of 85. The walls sport an IBR686 wall cladding of Clean COLORBOND™ steel (TCT 0.47 mm) in colours African White, Armour Grey and Shale Grey. The roof and cladding was laid by Chartwell Roofing. According to Bam Architects, the choice of three colours was an aesthetic one, but the raised curved profiles in the sidewalls (see photograph) are walled with translucent sheeting in the return sections, which allow a degree of natural light to enter the warehouse. BlueScope’s General Manager, Wayne Miller, explains that Clean COLORBOND™ with new ThermatechTM technology was recommended for its extraordinary performance especially in hot climates and along the coastal zone.

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roofing Solar Properties of Roofing Materials

Improving energy efficiency

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Solar Reflectance (ASTM E903)

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0.86

Pale Eucalypt/Intimate Green*

0.42

0.85

Heritage Red/Enchanting Red*

0.32

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Cape Red/Oriental Red*

0.31

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Volcanic Grey/Ore Grey*

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Safari Brown/Southern Brown*

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Cape Charcoal/African Charcoal*

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* Colour name in Clean COLORBOND™ Ultra ** SRI is calculated using ASTM E1980-01 with Medium Convection Coefficient (12) value reported.This data is approximate values only - may vary based on paint formulation and / or metallic coating thickness

There are numerous ways to improve energy efficiency, such as: • Light coloured roofing materials to reduce solar heat gain; • The use of low thermal mass materials that respond to temperature changes comparatively quickly whereas high thermal mass materials take longer to heat or cool; • Insulating walls, ceilings, roofs and suspended floors; • Favourably orientating the building and providing exterior shading to control solar heating and wind flow; and • Thermatech™ solar reflectance technology. In hot tropical climates, low thermal mass materials such as steel with light coloured roofs and walls can be used to reduce energy demand for internal cooling. For example, a light coloured Clean COLORBOND™ steel roof not only reduces the amount of solar radiation absorbed, but is also very effective at re-radiating heat. Such thermal comfort is maintained by the dirt resistance property in Clean COLORBOND™ steel. With the addition of Thermatech™ solar reflectance technology, darker coloured Clean COLORBOND™ steel products absorb less energy, creating the advantages of a cooler roof and a cooler building, similar to lighter shaded colours. The Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) is widely used by green building rating tools to mitigate the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect. SRI is a value that incorporates both solar reflectance and thermal emittance in a single value to represent a material’s temperature in the sun. SRI quantifies how hot a surface would get relative to standard black and standard white surfaces. The Table shows the SRI values of different types of roofing materials.

Solar Reflectance Technology A solar reflectance technology is incorporated into Clean COLORBOND™ steel to lower the surface temperature by absorbing less heat from the sun. ThermatechTM optimises the thermal performance of every colour in the standard Clean COLORBOND™ steel and Clean COLORBOND™ Ultra steel palettes, without changing their appearance. This provides greater thermal comfort all year round whilst using less energy for air-conditioning and hence mitigating the UHI effect. Furthermore, the outstanding dirt resistance property of Clean COLORBOND™ steel and Clean COLORBOND™ Ultra steel ensures your roof looks newer for longer.

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Credit: Gareth Griffiths Imaging

The building is clad with three shades of Clean COLORBONDTM steel in IBR 686 profile.

Following is comparison roofing sheet temperature: Roof Sheet Surface Temperature (°C):Thermatech™ vs. Non-Thermatech™ Clean Colorbond™ Steel - Colours

Roof Sheet Surface Temperature ( C)* Thermatech™

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Off White

50.3

52.5

African Cream

55.8

57.3

Shale Grey

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Heritage Red

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Volcanic Grey

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Cape Charcoal

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* Calculated according to the ASTM E1980. Assume 1000W/sq.m.

Dirt resistance also assists in cooling The Clean COLORBOND™ steel further boasts a dirtresistance property that maintains the thermal comfort, due to ThermatechTM technology.

Clean COLORBONDTM steel’s dirt resistance also assists in cooling Roofing Material

Uninsulated Clean COLORBONDTM Steel Roof

Uninsulated Conventional Steel Roof

Roof Sheet Temperature °C

Unexposed

56.0

24 months exposure

62.9

72.3

Radiant Heat Downwards - W/m2

Unexposed

80.3

24 months exposure

110.3

154.0

The comparison on the left, between a Clean COLORBOND™ and a conventional steel roof, both uninsulated, illustrates the positive effect of dirt resistance technology. After two years of exposure, assuming an irradiance of 1000W/m², exterior temperature of 36°C and a high thermal emittance value of 0.85, typical of pre-painted steels, the Clean COLORBOND™ steel roof’s temperature is almost 10° cooler than the conventional steel roof and it radiates more than 40W/m² less heat down into the building.

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Build in the comfort factor with energy efficient Sisalation® Sisalation®: affordable, readily available, easy to install, long-lasting and maintenance-free. IN today’s world, when heating and cooling costs can account for as much as 50% of the electricity bill of a building, installing roof insulation can no longer be considered a luxury. In fact, the shortages of natural resources, soaring electricity costs and environmental pollution are all issues that the National Building Regulations (NBR) take into consideration when specifying a minimum thermal insulation value for roof insulation, as a new building requirement under SANS 10400-XA in late 2011.

Stop your energy costs going through the roof Did you know that an un-insulated building can gain up to 85% and lose up to 35% of its energy through the roof leaving you with huge cooling bills in summer and even larger heating bills in winter? By installing Sisalation® reflective foil roof insulation to provide year round temperature control it is possible to considerably reduce these electricity bills.

On top and still on a roll Manufactured under the stringent ISO 9002 quality system and carrying the SABS mark, Sisalation® comes in four grades catering for residential, commercial and industrial applications. All of these products have been fully tested by Fire Lab and are rated for the type of building occupation intended for the product. Its two fire retardant grades, FR430 and FR405 have a B/B1/2/H&V (with and without installed sprinkler systems) rating and have been approved by the NBR for use as either an underroof or side-cladding insulation membrane.

Over the past four decades, Sisalation® has been an efficient temperature controller, dust-proofer and vapour protector for millions of square metres of South African roofing. Used as an exposed roof lining, its reflective surface greatly improves lighting efficiency. Sisalation® impacts positively on the environment. It reduces noise, environmental pollution, limits the consumption of natural resources and contains no ozone-depleting substance. By virtue of its expected lifespan and insulating properties, Sisalation® offers significant value in environmental sustainability.

Keep your money in your wallet Not only will energy efficient Sisalation® reduce your heating and cooling bills, the new tax incentive for making your building more energy efficient offers further benefits. The allowance for energy savings in terms of section 12L of the Income Tax Act came into operation in November 2013 and tax incentives have been introduced for businesses that can show measurable energy savings. The cost of Sisalation® roof insulation is less than 1% of the total square metre building costs – the innumerable benefits are enormous.

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Green Acoustics solutions Acoustics have gone green Green Acoustics is a South African based company specialising in high quality acoustic solutions to the building industry. Green Acoustics focuses on the distribution, sales and marketing of our products to many industries including the commercial, industrial, mining and residential building material markets. We specialise in architectural specification to deliver the most cost effective, high performance

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DECKMETAL system offers high-quality ceilings with optimal acoustic comfort. The ceiling tiles are manufactured out of woven wire mesh. Different openings and shapes provide new textures and original effects. Steel or aluminium tiles available in different colours.

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Providing the most suitable materials to prevent transmission of vibration and insulation in accordance with current regulations CTE. Offering a wide range of products from acoustic barriers, acoustic doors and various insulation materials for ducting, floating floors, pipes, drywall, ceilings and many more. Acoustic Barriers

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Stonewool insulation for all building purposes and applications – walls, floors, ceilings, and roofing. Various thicknesses and densities available to suit any requirement. Titebond GREENchoice Professional Acoustical Sound Sealant is a nonflammable, latex-based product designed specifically for the reduction of sound transmission in wall partition systems. Its primary function is to achieve and maintain the specific STC (Sound Transmission Class) value of the system designed. SoundTRAX Stretch Fabric

Acoustic panelling which allows freedom of expression. Stretch cloth covered profile system. Great for walls and ceilings. Create wall paper like effects.

Products/ Suppliers • Acustica Integral • Acoustic barriers, acoustic doors, insulation materials, enclosures, acoustic panels • Rockfon ceiling tiles • Stonewool products • Cleanable, non-combustible, excellent thermal, fire, and acoustical properties Medical and coloured ceiling tile options available • Various edges available – exposed grid, bevelled edge, semi-concealed, and concealed grid • Rockfon Eclipse suspended clouds • Innovative and aesthetically-pleasing frameless acoustical island • Various shapes and sizes • High sound absorption contributes to acoustic comfort

• Codina Deckmetal ceilings • Metal/aluminium options, various colours & finishes available, hidden LED light panels • Vogl Ceilings • 12 standard perforations available, custom designs possible, seamless perfect joining, no plastering needed, continuous look • Fibran Insulation • Stonewool insulation for all purposes and applications – walls, floors, ceilings and roofing • SoundTRAX – acoustic panelling • Stretch cloth covered profiles acoustic panelling • Great for walls and ceilings • Can create wall paper like effects Above mentioned companies carry European test certificates for all products.

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Taking the gap Popular sustainable Eco-Insulation made from recycled materials services the gap in housing. Gap housing is best described as those residential units whose prices fall between those supplied by government and those delivered by the private sector. A perceived gap exists in the monthly income requirements for the prospective owner of between R3 500 for government housing and R15 000 for private. These levels of income are too little to enable them to participate in the private property market, yet too much to qualify for state assistance. The approach of the City of Cape Town is to induce the private sector to supply housing units at lower prices, and to encourage low income, employed individuals to build their own homes. According to the City, more cost effective building technologies and materials contribute to delivering the gap housing product in greater numbers. Pelican Park is situated along the Southern shore of Zeekoevlei off Strandfontein Road and is about 5km north of False Bay. When completed, it will include more than 2 100 state-subsidised houses, 696 single-storey semi-detached gap houses and 63 double-storey house shops from which residents will be allowed to operate small businesses. The budgeted cost was R5 million of which a significant contribution is to be received from the provincial government of the Western Cape. “We are so excited about this project, as it will provide houses to 3 200 families in one of the first integrated housing projects in Cape Town. Home ownership is one of the most significant economic achievements for an individual,” said the City’s Councillor, Tandeka Gqada.

Eco-Insulation was contracted to install ceiling insulation to SANS 10400 XA Code. According to EcoInsulation General Manager, Richard Ellis, this means that product had to be pumped into the ceiling of each residential unit to a thickness of 135mm. Each housing unit (pictured) varies in size between 48m2 to 74m2 in area and are constructed in compliance with the SABS Energy Saving codes of practice. Made from flame-retarded recycled cellulose fibre, Eco-Insulation is an established green brand giving developers peace of mind, meaning seamless service on site and 100% coverage inside the roof. The brand is truly a contractor’s dream due to the very efficient process of installation. The product is installed professionally by teams of qualified fitters. Teams are available region-wide. “SANS legislation requires minimum thermal performance standards, so ensure your insulation quote is at the correct R-value for your roof. Check our website for info,” say Ellis. Ellis adds that from the design perspective, EcoInsulation provides the lowest carbon footprint of all insulation types available and is key to providing green building compliant solutions.

Eco-Insulation W www.eco-insulation.co.za T +27 21 555 3766 E info@eco-insulation.co.za

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Pelican Park gap housing development from the air – uses Eco-Insulation

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New high-performance insulating material BASF launches its new baby

Consultation with customers optimises product design Since the product was first presented at the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the pilot plant and at K 2013, it has generated huge interest. “We have talked a great deal to companies in the construction and refrigerator industries, who have been a tremendous help in the on-going optimisation of the product’s properties,” said Dr. Nils Mohmeyer of BASF’s New Market Development function. “These early and direct consultations have also given us a better understanding of the requirements of the insulation market as a whole.” BASF is hence able to offer a product that is tailored directly to the needs of target groups while also being energy-efficient. SLENTITE™ offers an ideal combination of low thermal conductivity and an open porous structure, providing excellent insulation values as well as a good room climate.

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After the initial presentation of SLENTITE™ at K 2013, the world’s biggest plastics fair, last fall in Düsseldorf, the new high-performance insulating material has now been presented to the scientific media. SLENTITE™ is an organic, polyurethane-based aerogel that gains its special product properties from its nano-porous structure. Adopting a new chemical approach to highperformance insulating materials, the research team of Dr. Marc Fricke, Advanced Materials & Systems Research at BASF has launched SLENTITE™. The product offers extra-low thermal conductivity and is also available for the first time as a solid panel. This means that insulation can be 25 to 50 percent slimmer than conventional materials for the same insulation performance due to its open-porous structure. At the same time the panel has outstanding moisture regulation properties. For architects and house builders, SLENTITE™ therefore offers a high degree of design freedom, be it in the modernisation of old buildings or the construction of new ones.

Pilot plant due for completion at the beginning of 2015 The next step will be the full-scale commissioning of the pilot plant in Lemförde at the beginning of 2015. With the first sample quantities, innovative projects can be jointly realised with selected partners from industry and architecture. “Our new product has successfully accomplished the transition from the laboratory to the outside world,” said Dr. Friedhelm Lehrich, Vice President Business Management Construction. “The future of building construction faces many challenges. With such an innovative product as SLENTITE™, we want to help to solve some of these problems by piloting novel applications with our project partners and successfully launching them on the market.” .

BASF Holdings SA Pty Ltd T +27 11 203 2422 C + 27 82 900 1603 W www.basf.co.za

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Walls & Cladding Saint Gobain Weber...... 70 & 71 Ansell Interiors......................74

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Savvy energy solutions ETICS, a solution for thermal comfort and energy saving. Weber Saint-Gobain once again involved itself in a case study which was aimed at quantifying the energy saving and emission reduction potential of ETICS. The University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN) set themselves an objective to change the way in which they use energy. With this objective in mind, they embarked on a project to determine how they could reduce the amount of energy consumed, while at the same time not compromise the comfort of their

teaching staff and students. As property owners, UKZN, have little control over the ever-increasing cost of energy – so together with the consultants and Weber’s technical team a solution was devised which centred around Weber’s ETICS system. The actual project involved a number of key partners such as Eskom, The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI), the Department of Energy (DOE), GVK and the South African/

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German partnership in Energy Efficiency, who were instrumental in installing Weberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ETICS system and Rehauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s double glazed windows to one floor of the OR Tambo building. ETICS is comprised of specially engineered EPS panels that are retro-fitted to the existing brick and concrete substrate by means of glue and mechanical fixings providing the required insulation and respective R-values. This is followed up by applying a specially formulated base coat and mesh. The system is then completed with an application of a polymeric render that comes both tinted and textured to specification. Lecturers and students alike had constantly complained of the lack of thermal comfort experienced in the OR Tambo Building, and were therefore pleasantly surprised at the enormous difference in thermal comfort experienced on completion of the ETICS installation. The installation was characterised by the installation of specialised monitoring equipment,

such that the difference in thermal comfort and energy saving could be scientifically measured. In conclusion, all stakeholders to the project, where overwhelmingly convinced that the project was successful in every respect and that the project should be expanded to include the whole building.

For Free Technical advice: Quinton Peters ETICS Product Manager T +2783 680 8968 E quinton.peters@saint-gobain.com W www.weber-tylon.co.za / info@weber-tylon.co.za

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Pictures: By Tsogo Sun

Artists drawing of the new complex

New facade and fragmented dining pods The redevelopment of the Silverstar casino complex will feature a redesigned building facade using metalwork and natural materials. The design provides an upbeat alfresco experience for patrons but will ensure privacy for guests and spa users by way of the careful design and placement of dining pods. Tsogo Sun’s Silverstar in the Mogale City municipal area is undergoing a R560-million refurbishment. The complex, established in 2008, is being redeveloped to create a variety of additional dining options and an outdoor events area. This will allow it to host live concerts and events such as the popular Boktown. The development is being undertaken in a single-phase. Construction and will be completed by September 2014. “We realised that our customers enjoy spending time outdoors and to meet this need at our spectacular location, outdoor concepts have being introduced,” says Shane Collinson, Director of Operations and Complex General Manager at Silverstar. Drawing inspiration from the surrounding foothills of Roodekrans Ridge, the development brings Silverstar into the open air, with facilities surrounding a large village square. The overall architectural concept revolves around creating a mix of dining and lounge experiences, located in terraces, courtyards, pavilions and outdoor rooms. The design reinforces the international trend towards cafe and bistro style dining and the growing trend to dine alfresco. The bold contemporary elements and shapes existing in the original facade have been integrated into and form the backdrop to the lighter and more transient new look. The materials proposed are

metalwork and natural materials which form part of the original concept, although the forms are much lighter in appearance and will harmonise with the natural lines to create a new and fresh aesthetic in the square. Four new restaurants will dot the square, all offering al fresco dining with family and interactive outdoor entertainment facilities. While the entry court will allow for quieter waterside dining alongside the water feature, the bottom of the square is the more lively arena and will open out into a large space where a multi-million rand outdoor screen, featuring cutting edge technology, will project Boktown rugby matches and other big sporting events to approximately 1 100 seated spectators. Adjacent to the multi function arena is yet another attractive offering – The Brew Pub. The Brew Pub forms a social anchor and get together venue with live one man bands and an outdoor braai and beer garden. The use of fragmented dining pods form a subtle transition from the square to the hotel to ensure privacy for the hotel and spa guests while still allowing some of the vibrant atmosphere of the square to filter through.

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Master Builders Solutions® launched Products and solutions bundled for the construction industry BASF has launched the Master Builders Solutions® brand in South Africa. Master Builders Solutions® has been introduced in the Asia Pacific region, including Russia, Turkey, the Gulf Cooperation Council and Kazakhstan. It will be completely rolled-out worldwide. The brand draws on a number of successful speciality brands such as Master Builders®, Glenium® and Ucrete® and is based on a more than a century of innovations for the construction industry. “In Master Builders Solutions®, we concentrate our ability to collaborate across technologies and functions on a global scale. That way, we create solutions geared to meet the individual construction challenges of our customers,” said Dr. Tilman Krauch, President of BASF’s Construction Chemicals division. The brand’s global naming system will help BASF to support customers and partners with constant high quality and consistent products and services. The portfolio of products and services marketed under the brand embraces chemical solutions for new construction, maintenance, repair and renovation of buildings as well as infrastructure: concrete admixtures, cement additives, solutions for mining and tunnelling, waterproofing, sealants, concrete repair and protection, performance grouts, high-performance flooring products and tiling solutions. “The introduction of the brand underlines that we are more than a supplier of individual chemical products. BASF combines its products and services under one brand to be the solution provider of choice for the whole construction industry. The new brand also highlights our position as truly global player in the

construction chemicals industry,” said Dick Purchase, Head of BASF Construction Chemicals division in the ORA region (Orient, Russia and Central Asia, Africa). South Africa’s economy is showing strong growth rates and high investments in infrastructural and other construction projects. With its comprehensive portfolio marketed under the Master Builders Solutions® brand, BASF is offering state-of-the-art construction chemical solutions to support its local partners. “We are proud to be part of this progress by offering solutions which are based on our global know-how and provided by our local experts,” said Morgan Govender, Managing Director, BASF Construction Chemicals South Africa. The new brand was launched the at the Totally Concrete Expo, held on 27 – 28 May 2014 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa. BASF has hence bundled its advanced chemical solutions for new construction, maintenance, repair and renovation of structures.It is built on the experience gained from more than 100 years in the construction industry. The comprehensive portfolio under the brand encompasses concrete admixtures, cement additives, chemical solutions for underground construction, waterproofing solutions, sealants, repair and protection solutions, performance grouts, and performance flooring solutions.

BASF W www.basf.co.za T +27 11 203 2400

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Windows & Doors Solyx Films SA................. 76 & 77 Alugro Windows & Doors........ 80 & 81 Gemini Frameless....................82

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SOLYX™ solutions The benefits of home window tinting are wide-ranging. Windows open your home to natural lighting, warmth and views of the outside world. Unfortunately, they also open you up to high energy costs, heat build-up, excessive glare, and the premature fading of interior furnishings. Tinting your home’s windows with SOLYX™ window film allows you to bask in the sunlight, worry-free. Cut your home cooling costs up to 50% According to the EPA Energy Star Buildings Manual in the United States, approximately half of a home’s utility bills are wasted by loss of heat and heat gain through untreated windows. Home window tinting can significantly improve energy efficiency. With a thin, virtually invisible addition to your home’s existing windows, SOLYX™ window film can help you save up to 50% on cooling costs.

Reduce heat and glare Open your blinds, shades, or draperies and let the sunlight in. In addition to blocking heat, SOLYX™ home window tint reduces glare by up to 87%, making it easier for you to watch television or work on a computer in the comfort of your home. Because SOLYX™ window film is made with ultra-clear, distortion-free materials, you won’t even know it’s there.

Lessen the effects of harmful UV rays Most fabrics, furnishings and artwork can fade simply by allowing daylight to pass through an untreated window. Home window tinting with SOLYX™ window films will block up to 99.9% of all UVA and UVB rays, helping to protect your family and preserve the colour of your furnishings, fabrics and carpets.

Protect your home and family Glass can be a real hazard in the home when broken from accidents, storms, or break-ins. Safeguard your family and your property with SOLYX™ safety films. This transparent but powerful barrier helps hold glass in place should an impact occur, and helps you defend against the unexpected.

Affordable alternative to replacement windows While damaged or deteriorating windows simply have to be replaced, home window tinting provides an affordable alternative to replacement when your goal is to improve energy efficiency. In fact, the cost for quick, professional installation is about one-tenth the cost of replacement windows.

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Studio on Park Vijf receives tilt and turn New accommodation complexes for students launched The history of Stellenbosch University (US) dates as far back as the 17th century, when regular school education was initiated in the town of Stellenbosch in 1685. Since then the University has grown tremendously in size and popularity, resulting in almost 30 000 active students being enrolled and striving to lay their academic foundations for their future careers, or furthering their existing qualifications. Located in the heart of Stellenbosch’s Universiteitsoord adjacent to the De Weides Park and within easy walking distance to all of the faculties, the 24 hour security controlled complex is comprised of a mixture of modern and historically valuable buildings, set in lush landscaped surroundings. The Studio on Park development is situated in an ideal location within close proximity to the University.

The need for student housing in the area is already constrained by the lack of accommodation and current indications seem to confirm that this nationwide dilemma will be exacerbated in the future and particularly in Stellenbosch. The completed accommodation complex will consist of three buildings, namely Studiovijf, Studiozeven and Studionegen. The complex has been developed by Daniet Beleggings (Pty) Ltd, a holding company which is represented by three former US graduates Hennie Pretorius, Danie Wiese and Stephan Spies. In addition to development manager, Stefan Braun of Hodevco, they have extensive property development experience. The objective is to provide top quality accommodation for students. Hence their motto: “…by maties, for maties”, all being ex students (Source: Studios on Park Website) .

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REHAU authorised partner, T & T Plastics, recently fabricated and installed 62 double-glazed tilt and turn doors with top and side lights at the Studio on Park Vijf student accommodation in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. T & T Plastics also supplied uPVC sliding doors, side hung windows, single leaf residential doors and fire escape doors fitted with emergency exit locks for the general use areas in the building. JK Architects’ Jürgen Kieslich and Hodevco South Africa’s Stefan Braun, Development Manager of Studios on Park, consulted with REHAU’s Adrian Baker regarding the design and choice of uPVC window and door options. The uPVC tilt and turn doors are especially well suited to the climate in Stellenbosch. The locked doors allow for ventilation in the tilt position which is ideal for the rainy season. During summer the doors can be opened fully for fresh air, improving the living comfort. The apartments were constructed off-site using a first for South Africa modular construction method, a rapid building technique that has been used in Europe, the Far East and the United States for decades. The tilt and turn doors were manufactured and then installed off-site into the units. The completed apartments were then transported and craned into position and joined with the conventionally built components of the building. T & T Plastics manufactured the doors locally using REHAU’s UV stable PVC profiles from the Ecotec

range. REHAU’s UPVC windows and doors are thermally efficient, very durable and low maintenance. They will not rot, warp or discolour and never need painting or varnishing. Both new buildings and refurbishments can be fitted with REHAU’s UPVC windows and doors. T & T Plastics received a certificate from the developer of Studio on Park Vijf for their contribution in completing the building in a record time of five months. KEY FACTS: Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa System: REHAU Ecotec 60mm Special Features: Tilt & turn doors allow flexible use for the particular climate of this location

Rehau W www.rehau.co.za T 011 201 1300 F 011 201 1350 Hodevco Hotel & Development Specialists W www.hodevco.com E info@hodevco.com T +27 21 461 71 78

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Customised commercial carpet design New player, Avance Carpets, offers a rich and vibrant range of carpets that will satisfy even the most discerning client. On par with the latest global trends, Avance still manages to cater to home-grown needs. Avance Carpets’ products are manufactured locally in the carpet mill in Harrismith in the Free State. “Local production, job creation and investment in the local Harrismith community were important factors when it came to the creation of a new commercial carpet brand,” says Luci Nouwens, Director and Owner of Avance Carpets. Avance provides attractive, quality solutions for commercial applications with various tufting techniques both on tile and broadloom format. Our ability to engineer our own specific yarn styles further enhances the actual carpet construction. This together with our tradition of innovation and craftsmanship enables us to come up with exciting and trendy solutions, including tufted and flat-woven styles using our own spun yarns as well as high performance bulked continuous filament synthetics. The result is quality products that are durable and affordable. Avance has made significant investments in technology, equipment and its own tile backing plant in order to provide the ultimate bespoke solution for a commercial carpet project. “Being able to provide a fully home-grown product that competes favourably with the influx of imported products while contributing to the local economy is of importance for this home-grown brand,” adds Luci Nouwens. An exciting new web application also allows clients to experiment with different colours and styles to suit their preferences. Avance also boasts an extensive range of ready-design commercial carpet solutions.

While the trend towards tile and wooden floor coverings has particularly dominated the residential market, carpets are still a favoured application in the commercial sector. “Carpets are still one of the most forgiving and most comfortable underfoot surfaces available. Carpet tiles are also a very practical solution when it comes to installation, allowing you to tackle specific sections or areas that need a unique focus area,” explains Luci Nouwens. All Avance carpets are also volatile organic compound (VOC) certified. With the burgeoning commercial and industrial developments taking place in sub-Saharan Africa and the broader African continent, Avance Carpets is poised to be a serious player in the commercial carpet sector. For more information visit www.avancecarpets.co.za.

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New decorative screed launched Local supplier, TAL X-Calibur, is introducing a newly developed industrial grade, rapid-setting and self-smoothing decorative screed called X-Tech StoneFlow. Polished, decorative and seamless concrete floor solutions are in high demand, however Terrazzo floors can take up to 28 days to cure before grinding and polishing can commence. TAL X-Calibur joined forces with Rock Solid Flooring and HTC polishers to develop and introduce a revolutionary new flooring system throughout South Africa. HTC polishers are marketed through Superb Flooring Systems, which is part of the PMSA Group. “We’ve identified a need in the market for a rapidsetting decorative screed, suitable for fast-track installation, which can create a polished and seamless concrete look without the long curing time associated with Terrazzo floors,” says Andrew Dekker, National Sales Manager Construction Products at TAL. X-Tech StoneFlow is a cement based rapid-setting, self-smoothing, shrinkage compensated and heavy duty decorative industrial screeding compound available in varying combinations of base colours and aggregate finishes. The product allows specifiers and designers to create a custom floor as they can select the specific background colour they prefer and several aggregates, including marble and granite chips. “The design possibilities are endless as the product provides an aesthetically pleasing finish that can be delivered in various colours made to order,” he says. The screed is designed for use in industrial environments on both new construction and renovation projects. It is suitable for applications exposed to heavy traffic and abrasion, such as factories, warehouses and production areas. It’s also seamless and therefore low in noise, which is especially suitable in environments subjected to trolleys and roller casters. Due to its decorative qualities, X-Tech StoneFlow is

also suitable for commercial applications such as the hospitality industry as it works well in restaurants as well as domestic applications. Tests conducted by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) show that X-Tech StoneFlow has a compressive strength in excess of 30MPa at 24h. SABS is conducting a wide range of performance tests on the product to give customers confidence that they are getting a state of the art product. The surface can be subjected to light foot traffic after three hours. The floor can be subjected to surface conditions, such as grinding and the first stages of polishing within five hours of placement, depending on application thickness and ambient conditions. Application of X-Tech StoneFlow requires fully trained specialist contractors as it involves grinding and polishing. The final finish is only achieved by using specialised equipment such as the HTC super floor polisher range, designed to polish concrete Terrazzo and similar types of floors. HTC Sealer is applied before final stage polishing to prevent moisture penetration and staining. The sealer penetrates the concrete and therefore does not create a synthetic look but rather leaves the concrete with a natural finish. The floor also requires maintenance polishing to uphold its high-gloss shine. No chemicals are required during the maintenance polishing process, only water in conjunction with the HTC Twister range of polishing pads; therefore the floor saves on maintenance costs.

TAL Technical Advisory Service T 0860 000 (TAL) 825 W www.x-calibur.co.za and www.tal.co.za. E gela@norcrossa.com

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Durable PU traffic deck coating for India Major application at Mumbai International Airport’s New Terminal 2 Flowcrete was involved in a major construction project at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, which has seen an additional terminal, Terminal 2 (T2), built on site in order to cope with huge increases in aviation traffic. The new four-level terminal sits on an impressive 439 000 square metre plot and can accommodate over 40 million passengers annually. The structure has been applauded for its ability to combine state-of-the-art design and architecture with infrastructure and operational efficiency while ensuring environmental sustainability recognised through its LEED® GOLD Certification. The adjoining multi-storey car park is of key importance to travellers. Featuring nine levels (three underground and six above) and over 5 500 parking bays for a mixture of cars, electric vehicles and scooters, the parking facility represents one of India’s largest operational car parks. Following a rigorous tendering, evaluation and trial process, Flowcrete’s polyurethane car park coating system, Deckshield ID was selected for application across all of the facility’s intermediate decks with a second system, Deckshield UV specified for peripheral areas exposed to direct sunlight. Deckshield is a flexible, crack-bridging and chemical resistant polyurethane traffic deck coating

range, which has been specially formulated for car parking structures. Deckshield systems are extremely low in VOC content and provide a durable, watertight and hardwearing finish designed to protect the concrete structure. The material was installed by Flowcrete’s licensed applicator network in a phased project spanning over seven months involving a 150-strong workforce. One of the greatest challenges throughout the installation process was the surface preparation phase. As it was not viable to lay a screed in order to level the substrate, rigorous efforts were needed to ensure the concrete slab was smooth enough to receive the Deckshield materials. In total, 154 000 square metres of Deckshield ID and 7 500 square metres of Deckshield UV were installed on site, representing one of Flowcrete’s largest projects in India to date. The material was laid in a range of colours including dark grey on driveways and light grey on parking bays with coloured navigational markings and signage using Flowcrete’s Deckshield Linemarker.

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Viega Advantix Vario: the first tailor-made shower channel.

Viega. A better idea! Viega Advantix Vario is the first shower channel that can be continuously shortened. It can be cut to the required length with millimetre precision and very little effort. It can then be fitted along the wall or anywhere in the room. This enables one to react to all of the requirements on site. For more information: www.viega.com/global

Harscan Distributors Tel: 011 787 2993 55 Hill Street, Ferndale, Johannesburg Viega South Africa : 083 645 0059

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German precision for bathrooms Look towards Viega to make your bathroom a design dream. Viega is a German company that supplies high end bathroom equipment and practical plumbing solutions for the everyday situation. Viegaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s range of concealed cisterns has full SABS approval and offers a selection of cover plates that makes them the first choice for the discerning designer. A major advantage with Viega cisterns is the flexibility they offer in that any Viega actuating plate fits any Viega cistern. The actuating plates will complement the Advantix range of floor drains and shower channels and together will lift the tone of any bathroom. Gone are the days when a shower was hidden away, now with Advantix shower channels and floor drains from Viega you can make the shower the focus of the room. The multiple design prize-winning Advantix products from Viega will offer you freedom when creating a bathroom. With the use of high quality materials like glass it is far more than just a

boundary between wet and dry areas in the bathroom. Architecture needs freedom. Advantix shower channels can be used exactly where the building concept requires them to be. Should the shower channel be in the middle of the room to optically separate the dry and wet zones? Or do you prefer it along the wall? With Viega, taste and architecture decide on the position. Polished and matt stainless steel are available as well as the purist glass. In addition, there is also a shower channel grate that allows you to incorporate the tiles into it â&#x20AC;&#x201C;tailor made to the individuals taste.

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Pedestra Checkerplate

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Tuff Floors (Africa) cc is a manufacturer and distributor of safety flooring products. The manufacturing plant is based in Johannesburg where we specialize in Interlocking vinyl floors. We distribute nationally in South Africa and export to various African countries, Europe, Asia and the USA. The majority of the flooring products are injection moulded and are made from post industrial waste. Our main product brands are Pedestra and Plasti Lock. Pedestra is a solid interlocking vinyl tile that incorporates a patented hidden interlocking design and sealing system. They are available in a studded and checker plate surface pattern and in a range of six colours. The Plasti Lock is a visible interlocking tile. Available in a studded and smooth surface pattern, various thicknesses and a range of six different colours. Main advantages of these tiles are that : They are made from recycled material that is sourced within South Africa. They interlock, therefore in many applications adhesive is not required. They are easy to install. Various thicknesses, designs and colours are available ex stock. They are easy to clean Good thermal and acoustic properties 42 Milne Str, Cnr Pettir Str, Germiston, Johannesburg T 011 873 1292 /4674 F 086 640 6736 E steven@tuffloors.co.za W www.tuffloors.co.za

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Electrical, Lighting & Air Conditioning Cape Peninsula University of Technology................... 94 & 95 Eagle Lighting........................96 Samsung Air...... 98,99,100 &101 ACDC Dynamics Franchising...........................102 Solent Trading.....................103 Specialised Heating Appliances.............104 Genus Power SA...................106

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Solutions for the energy sector Centre for Substation Automation and Energy Management Systems (CSAEMS) provides application-based research and scarce skills for national energy sector. One of the biggest problems in the world today is energy security and the role of new knowledge-based and standard-based monitoring, protection and control technologies in achieving it. Energy is one of the areas with the highest socio-economic returns and the highest need for know-how and properly qualified and knowledgeable personnel. In this connection the socio-economic questions are: how to introduce these new technologies to the South African power industry; and how to prepare the needed scarce skill engineers and technicians to develop and implement these technologies. The answer to these questions is through development of application-based research which remains also responsive to societal imperatives as it was implemented in the Center for Substation Automation and Energy Management Systems (CSAEMS) funded by DST/NRF SRIP, THRIP/NRF and TESP/Eskom programmes and officially opened by the acting Deputy Director-General for Socio Economic Partnerships in the DST, Mr. Imraam Patel on 27 September 2011 at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), Bellville campus, Cape Town. The establishment of the Centre has risen under the leadership of Prof. Raynitchka Tzoneva – with support from the eminent researcher and contributor to

the IEC 61850 standard – Prof. Alexander Apostolov; departmental colleagues Prof. Petyu Petev, Mr. Shaheen Behardien and Mr. Carl Kriger; and Industrial Partners Mr. Alexander Dierks of Alectrix (Pty) Ltd. and Mr. Ncedo Mkondweni from MBSA cc. The Centre receives wide technical support and donations of equipment by the various vendors of substation automation equipment. The research and human resource development objectives of the CSAEMS are: • Investigation and design of modern standard-based Substation Automation and Energy Management Systems (SAEMS); • Research, experimentation and application development of innovative standard-based solutions for SAEMS and their joint application for coordination of functions of data acquisition, data distribution, monitoring, protection and control in the frameworks of the Smart grid; and • Education and training through the development of research capacity and postgraduate students at the University, implementation and integration of the research acquired knowledge for development of training, workshops, seminars, conferences, and other supportive structures for personnel working with substation automation systems, and the creation of a “train–the–trainer” facility for skills transfer into the industry.

Above left: CSAEMS Lab Left: Demonstration of the Substation Automation expert Mr. A. Makadam at a seminar on IEC61850 standard Above: Visit of the CPUT VC Dr. P. Nevhutalu to the CSAEMS

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advertorial By creating the unique multi-disciplinary and multivendor protection, control, communication, testing, and real-time simulation environment, the CSAEMS is unique locally and internationally. It seeks to address the need in South Africa for research infrastructure development that supports human capital development, research, innovation, and knowledge transfer in the field of metering, monitoring, protection, automation and control of power systems. Particular attention is paid to standardisation of the control structure and communication protocols by utilisation of standards such as the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) – IEC 61850 standard for “Communication Networks and Systems in Substations”, and IEC 61970 standard for “Energy management system application program interface”. These standards are used as a framework within which to develop coursework and explore experimentation and research questions, for the purposes of undergraduate and postgraduate student education, technician and engineer training as well as retraining, and undertaking of joint projects with the electric power industry. The available equipment allows the number and scope of research projects to be broadened and deepened, and has the possibility of supporting projects and training requiring combinations of: real-time simulation, Hardware-In-Loop testing, testing of individual relays, testing of protection schemes, studies on networking topology and redundancy, integration of SCADA systems, use of parallel computation solutions for optimisation problems, and computational intelligence methodologies to enable knowledge-based decision making. A number of postgraduate students are enrolled in the CSAEMS to study and do research work in one of the above fields. The CSAEMS organises training on the equipment annually and twice per year national and international seminars are presented by Prof. Apostolov, where different aspects of the IEC61850 standard are considered, discussed and demonstrated by leading experts in South Africa. Short hands-on equipmentbased courses presented by staff members are organised if requested. The Centre helps for organisation of the Protection, Automation and Control Conference (PAC) World Africa at CPUT, taking place every second year. The above events made the Centre a forum for dialogue between universities, vendors, municipalities, and the national power provider to work together in building knowledge transfer systems to enable broad-based development of critical expertise to meet industrial needs. Establishment of the CSAEMS is an innovative development in South Africa and Internationally. It is aligned to, and is in support of the DST ten year

Innovation plan under the Grand Challenge for Energy Security and Frontiers of R&D, Programme 2: Research, Development and Innovation – which facilitates knowledge generation and exploitation through research and development in key priority areas, namely: space science, bio-economy, and energy. The aims and objectives of the research work, the structure of the centre, and the selection and identification of the research work have enabled the CSAEMS to have a competitive advantage in the field of education, research and training. The benefits that will be obtained by the joint work in the CSAEMS will assist all participants such as industrial partners, Eskom, municipalities, vendors of equipment, universities, researchers and postgraduate students, and collaborating Africa and other countries, to create and sustain competitive advantage in the field of power system monitoring, protection, optimisation and control. Future developments of the CSAEMS are based on consolidation and sustained growth, and furthering the linkages, collaboration and engagement with academy and industry. The staff and postgraduate students are capable to undertake complex industrial projects especially using the variety of the equipment in the Centre. Given the required support, the CSAEMS will continue to execute its mandate to educate, and generate throughput of innovative solutions and appropriately skilled personnel for the power sector.

Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Bellville campus Prof. R. Tzoneva, Leader of the CSAEMS E tzonevar@cput.ac.za T 021 959 6459 Mr. C. Kriger, Deputy Leader of the CSAEMS E krigerc@cput.ac.za T 021 959 6056

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Exceptional devices for accommodation establishments Delivering a richer, more impactful and personalised guest experience.

Global electronics giant, Samsung, has been selected as the supplier of choice for the luxurious apartments and hotels, owned by Executive Apartments & Hotels (EAH) through its local arm, Samsung Electronics South Africa. EAH furnished each of its 42 luxurious, three bedroom studio apartments, at the Empire Executive Apartments and Hotel based in Sandton, with Samsung TV sets in every bedroom and lounge.

Understanding hospitality trends “Samsung understands the trends within the hospitality industry and what it is that guests want. As a result we provide customisable experiences on exceptional devices, allowing a more engaging, entertaining and interactive experience,” says Mike van Lier, Divisional Head of the Enterprise Business Team (EBT) at Samsung Electronics SA. Marc Wachsberger, Managing Director of EAH says, “We have chosen Samsung for this luxurious new development because it is a brand that embodies the very latest in cutting-edge technology. Combined with stylish design – it is a perfect fit for our busy, executive client base.” “Executives have very busy schedules, especially when they are travelling; as a result they need topof-the-range solutions that combine beautiful style

with absolute functionality, to make them feel at home when they can’t be. Through our understanding of the hospitality industry, we were in a position to provide the perfect product to EAH’s clientele. The range of television sets form part of Samsung’s overall hospitality offering. It will provide a distinctive guest experience, creating a home away from home, with the latest in TV technology,” explains van Lier. “As a leading innovator of technology, Samsung is ideally positioned to provide the industry with bespoke technology that caters to the individual needs of the executive market. It is our attention to detail and innovative solutions that truly sets us apart in this sector, as well as others,” concludes van Lier.

World leader Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. employs 286 000 people across 80 countries with annual sales of US$216.7 billion.

Samsung Electronics SA (Pty) Ltd. Dr. Michelle Potgieter T +27 11 549 1500 W www.samsung.com

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Fourways Airconditioning’s continuous growth Massive growth of Fourways Airconditioning ensures national support. From small home airconditioners to large Samsung DVM S units and Domestic/ Commercial Heat Pumps: Fourways Airconditioning South Africa provides nationwide product supply, technical backup and after-sales support. In 1999, Fourways Airconditioning was a small company in Kya-Sands, Johannesburg, selling Samsung airconditioners to COD customers. In 2002, the company acquired additional staff in order to aggressively market Samsung aircons and since then the growth of Fourways has been meteoric. Sales between 2001 and 2013 increased by approximately 3 000% in Gauteng alone, and today Fourways Airconditioning is a fully national company with warehousing and technical support centres in all major metropolitan areas.

Nationwide expansion Fourways’ rapid growth necessitated two moves to larger premises in Johannesburg as well as the acquisition of additional warehouses. In 2009, a second branch was opened in Pretoria to service local demand. Thereafter, a Fourways branch opened in Durban followed by one in Bloemfontein,

and in 2013/4, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and George all became part of the national Fourways Airconditioning family. The result is an unrivalled combination of product availability, local technical support and after-sales service for Samsung and Alliance airconditioners, as well as Heat Pumps and LED lighting.

Extensive airconditioning range Whilst supplying several hundred airconditioning installers nationwide, Fourways Airconditioning also works with developers, consulting engineers, architects, builders and other contractors to ensure the correct specification of products for various projects. In the field of airconditioning, Fourways supplies everything from small domestic split units, to cassettes, ducteds, underceilings, floorstandings, rooftop units and even portables and Air Curtains. In the larger systems area, growth has been exponential with Samsung’s various DVM models meeting with widespread success. In 2006, Fourways also launched its own range of Alliance airconditioners and Heat Pumps to meet a specific gap in the market.

Above: Training is a key to Fourways Airconditioning’s success Above right: A portion of Fourways Johannesburg Head Office

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corporate profile Substantial growth in Samsung and Alliance Heat Pumps The ultimate in eco-friendliness, Samsung’s Eco Heating System (EHS) is an all-inone system with highly efficient heat pump technology that keeps homes at a comfortable temperature with low heating costs all year round. Not only does Samsung EHS heat water for domestic use, it also provides underfloor heating, while inverter technology along with heat pump economy ensures maximum energy savings. Alliance Heat Pumps have also met with extensive nationwide success, especially since the Energy Usage in Building Regulations (XA2) came into being in 2011 requiring all new buildings to have 50% of their hot water supplied by means other than electrical element heating. Wil Jansen, Director of Alliance Heat Pumps, a division of Fourways Airconditioning South Africa says: “Because Heat Pumps heat water for a third – and even a quarter of the cost – of electric element geysers, project engineers, architects and developers have been specifying them as the ideal solution for meeting the new energy requirements. “All our Alliance Heat Pumps use R410A gas which is not only environmentally friendly, but also ensures optimum output, a water temperature of 60°C plus the higher hot water yields that consumers are demanding. In addition, we have introduced bigger

‘tube-in-tube’ Heat Exchangers with riﬂed piping which results in increased heat transfer, greater efﬁciency and faster heating times.”

New Samsung DVM S offers industry-leading efficiency “An ever-increasing component of Fourways’ growth has been in the Systems area,” comments Richard Perry, Managing Director of Fourways Airconditioning South Africa. “Because of government regulations, more and more industrial and commercial companies are moving to energy-efficient HVAC systems. Samsung’s DVM S unit is proving very popular, particularly as we are able to assist with training and technical assistance. Where companies have been awarded a job, we can provide specific training for their staff as well as detailed design assistance via our AutoCAD facility.” Building on the success of previous DVM Systems, Samsung’s DVM S now offers the world’s largest capacity single unit – 22HP/61.6kW – combined with a 30% reduction in unit size and 37% reduction in weight over previous DVM models. With a combination of 4 DVM S units offering a capacity of up to 88HP, the system is revolutionising the HVAC industry. Mfundo Ciko, a director of Fourways Airconditioning Johannesburg says: “Because DVM S units take up even less space than previously, with one unit able to supply

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Above: Premiere Hotel Midrand: cutting costs with Alliance Heat Pumps and Samsung DVM system Above right: Formula 1 Hotels: upgrading with Alliance and Samsung.

up to 64 indoor units, we are finding that contractors nationwide are moving over to this system. Samsung’s Dual Smart Inverter with Vapour Injection maximises energy efficiency, ensuring that required temperature is achieved faster along with a reduction in energy and operating cost. A 110-metre piping level difference between indoor and outdoor units with a 50-metre indoor height difference ensures installation flexibility on high-rise buildings. We also carry stocks of DVM units, with a large holding of spares and provide the best back-up service in the industry. We have already supplied DVM systems for many hotels, universities, flats, hospitals and other commercial/industrial areas as well as upmarket homes.”

Eco-friendliness a priority In keeping with worldwide trends, Fourways Airconditioning supplies environmentallyfriendly products. R410A gas is becoming standard in the airconditioners supplied by Fourways, and sales of Inverter models – which use a minimal amount of electricity to achieve perfect temperature control – are on the up-and-up. All Samsung and Alliance Heat Pumps use R410A gas, and training sessions are regularly conducted for aircon and Heat Pump installers.

Collaboration with contractors, architects and engineers a key to the future

ever-increasing measure, to working with specifiers in the industry. We are thus able to collaborate with developers, architects, consulting engineers and others right from design stage through to completion in terms of installing larger Systems.”

‘Service is what we sell’ “Ultimately, our rapid growth comes down basically to one word: ‘service’. We have excellent products, but it is our on-the-spot supply capabilities combined with design assistance, technical back-up and long-term after-sales parts supply that have combined to make us one of the largest Airconditioning/ Heat Pump suppliers in South Africa. However, we are not resting on our laurels, but are constantly looking for new ways of improving our service to our customers, because ‘Service is what we sell’,” concludes Richard Perry.

Fourways Airconditioning Johannesburg: +27 11 704 6320 Port Elizabeth +27 41 484 6413 Pretoria: +27 12 643 0445 Cape Town: +27 21 556 8292 Durban: +27 31 579 1895 sales@fourwaysaircon.co.za www.samair.co.za www.allianceair.co.za www.allianceheatpumps.co.za

“In line with our vision of being the Number 1 supplier of Airconditioning units, Heat Pumps, spares and service in South Africa,” states Perry, “we are not only committed to supplying on-the-spot service to all the installers who buy from us, but also in

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Benchmarking South African buildings’ energy use Results of the 4th National Energy Barometer Survey (NEBS) are released. Each year building owners and facility managers enter their buildings in the National Energy Barometer Survey (NEBS) to compare how they have improved their energy use against others in a similar industry – hospitals, offices, car dealers, hotels and shopping centres. The latest results are out and the top performing buildings for the 2012 utility year are: • Head office: The Clicks Group • General office: No permission to disclose • Shopping centre: Westgate Shopping Centre • Car dealership: Barons CV N1 City, owned by Barloworld Group • Hotel: Bantry Bay Luxury Suites The National Energy Barometer Survey is an annual benchmarking service which Energy Cybernetics administers to compile an accurate database of building energy use information in the country. For the fourth consecutive year, Energy Cybernetics has made its locally developed Energy Barometer tool available to building owners and facility managers to participate in the NEBS. The Energy Barometer is a non-intrusive and cost-effective process to determine the energy consumption stance of a building in relation to others in a similar market and environment. NEBS endeavours to compile an accurate database of building energy use information in the country and is supported by the Central Energy Fund (CEF), the National Energy Efficiency Agency (NEEA), the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) and the Energy Training Foundation (EnTF). Participants use the service at no charge, and for that they receive their ranking result that indicates where they are in accordance with others in their respective industry. The results help them track their energy efficiency performance, they can see when energy savings investments have made a difference, and if there is potential for more savings – because if others in their industry have done better, it means there is opportunity for improvement. Every year, the top performers need to make sure they stay there. Due to this, Energy Cybernetics is contributing to making

South Africa energy efficient. Teamwork makes energy efficiency happen, so building owners are encouraged to involve their staff on a daily basis. The fifth NEBS is now open. Just log onto www.energybarometer.com, click the registration button and complete the process. The NEBS will request information such as: building size, energy consumption from your utility bill for the year January to December 2013 and the weather patterns in your area. The 2013 Utility Year’s categories that can be entered are: • Bank branches • Hospitals • Shopping centres • Hotels • Car dealerships • Airports • General offices • Headquarters This year’s closing date for entries is 31 July 2014. After that the data will be analysed and audited. Then all participants will receive an emailed NEBS certificate of their results. The NEBS encourages companies to know their energy consumption levels, how their buildings are being operated, and to encourage improvements that will bring economic benefits while providing a platform for comparison and learning. All data received through the NEBS is treated with utmost confidentiality and results are only made public for participants who agree to allow publication of their ranking.

Energy Cybernetics Thieda Ferreira E info@energybarometer.com W www.energybarometer.com

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Improving electronic services Franke South Africa has announced that Revit Files are now available on their Franke product range, in addition to a new application available for download by handheld tablet device users. Franke South Africa has introduced its new Franke Tablet App available on apple and android tablets. Revit Files are now available on the Franke product range. To request a copy of these files the company advises the user to contact their nearest Franke Sales office – details can be found on the website listed below.

Newly available “We are excited to lead the way by being one of the first to introduce a specification app to our South African consumers and professionals. We believe that this app is going to give you the freedom to browse through the entire product range, whether it be at home or in the work environment, meeting with customers,” said a company Spokesperson. The Franke Kitchen Systems SA app is designed to give users all the latest information on all Franke products including the kitchen products or commercial products. The company says that the app is broken up into three different sections: • Kitchen Systems, comprising of kitchen sinks, sink mixers, waste management products, kitchen sink accessories, washtroughs and ZIP residential products (instant filtered boiling and chilled water on tap); • Washroom Systems, comprising of washroom accessories, grab rails and self-closing taps

and mixers, sanitary ware and laundry products, hospital, mortuary and industrial products, security products, Deko Disinfection Units (bed pan washers and dryers); and • ZIP, comprising of ZIP HydroBoils – instant boiling water, hydrotaps – instant filtered boiling and chilled water, chillers and filters. All ranges and products can be viewed on the app, giving product information, technical drawings and lifestyle pictures where available. Using the specification tool, users are able to select the desired product and a range of applicable accessories. Thereafter, options will be proposed in order that the user’s specification may be be created. Where available, a recommended retail price will appear at the end of the specification. This can then be emailed or alternatively the user can request a quotation. In addition, users are able to download all the product information pages.

Franke South Africa W www.franke.co.za T 0861 372 653 E enquiry.fsa@franke.com

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‘My Green Home’ is full of appliance surprises

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The Ngewana family finds savings where they least expected it

New induction and gas combo stove installed at Ngewana house

My Green Home is led by the Green Building Council South Africa, with main co-funding from the German government through the South African – German Energy Programme (SAGEN) as part of the bilateral cooperation between South Africa and Germany. Selected households are given a green makeover and this includes energy saving measures and devices in the kitchen. Who would have thought that you could place your hand on a stove plate dialled to its highest setting, ready to bring water to a quick boil, without getting burned or even feeling heat? Certainly not Bulelwa Ngewana. But as her family has discovered, when it comes to appliance efficiency, home greening is full of surprises. The Ngewana family discovered in their eco-audit that their laundry, stove and outlet sockets together used more than a quarter of their electricity. They needed to find better appliances and better ways to use them. Their first shock came when confronting their weekly pile of things to iron. After removing pajamas, fitted sheets and other items which don’t really need to be ironed, the pile was reduced to only a third of what it was. Since irons use lots of electricity, this is an easy way to save time and money. Both new and old technology amazed the Ngewanas in the kitchen. The stove that heats pots but not hands is the latest induction stove from Snappy Chef, which uses magnetic fields to heat the pot or pan without

The Ngewanas check energy use of their appliances in their audit

first heating the stove plate, saving about 30 percent on electricity for cooking. And the Ngewanas don’t have to leave pots on the stove for long because they discovered the old magic of insulation cooking. Pop the pot into a Wonderbag, and it continues to cook for hours without any more expensive energy. Refrigerators and TVs have also made surprising leaps in efficiency recently, so the Ngewanas have a new Hisense refrigerator with an A+ energy rating and two Hisense LED TVs. The new fridge will use about a third as much energy as many old fridges, and should save as much as R1 000 on annual electricity costs. The new LED TVs are only using 35.5 watts, which is a saving of almost 70% on what the Ngewanas’ previous LCD TV used before. Even a toilet can use surprisingly little these days. A half-flush on the Ngewana family’s new Lecico dual flush toilet uses about a quarter of the water that their old toilets used for each flush.

GBCSA Sarah Rushmere E sarah.rushmere@gbcsa.org.za T 0861 042272 C 082 771 5137 W www.mygreenhome.org.za

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New dimension in toilet cleanliness Nowadays, more and more people are using water to clean themselves in a natural and refreshing way right after using the toilet. Geberit, Europe’s leading manufacturer of sanitary solutions, has introduced a new shower toilet that is impressive not only for its sophisticated technology but also for its stylish design in the form of the new Geberit AquaClean Sela. It is the work of well-known Italian architect and designer, Matteo Thun. “My approach to the work was that I wanted to design a shower toilet which would fit into almost any bathroom as easily and naturally as possible,” says Thun. His success in achieving this is reflected in the many plaudits and awards that the design has attracted. It is simple, stylish and looks just like a normal toilet, creating a new dimension in toilets with an integrated shower function. All the technology is encased within the ceramic unit and concealed by a compact housing.

Winner of three coveted design awards The Geberit AquaClean Sela won all three awards for prestigious design prizes namely, “iF Product Design Award”; “Interior Innovation Award”; and “Design Plus powered by ISH 2013”. With the Geberit AquaClean Sela, users can experience this pleasant feeling of having been thoroughly cleansed by water after you have used the toilet. The touch of a button leads to the enjoyment of the special cleanliness of “Sela” inspired by the name of the pure and refreshing spring from which the river Inn rises in the Upper Engadine valley in the Swiss mountains.

Environment friendly The new complete toilet solution cleans you gently and effectively using a soft jet of water mixed with air. This not only makes the cleaning feel pleasant but also reduces energy consumption. There are five different spray pressure levels to choose from. The highest pressure spray uses only half a litre of water over 20 seconds. All European Ecodesign standards are met and the unit only uses minimal energy in standby mode.

Functionality The toilet seat and lid are made from sturdy Duroplast and both have a soft-closing and soft-stop-opening function, ensuring quiet opening. The ceramic unit has a special coating that ensures an above average flushing performance making the surface dirtrepellent. The shower toilet includes a comfortable, ergonomically designed seat. A floor-standing model is also available for easy installation. The latest Geberit AquaClean model is really easy to use. The shower function can be started, the intensity and position of the water spray adjusted and the oscillating function activated either from the toilet itself using the easily distinguishable buttons on the control panel, or using the slim remote control device.

Geberit W www.geberit.co.za E sales.za@geberit.com T 0861 FLUSH 1

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bathrooms It is often the least considered room in the office or home, although it is in the bathroom where we often form indelible impressions about our hosts. An unpleasant odour in a shopping centre, an office, a hospital or even one’s home could seriously damage their reputation.

Bacteria eradication – some alarming facts Biofilm, which is the bacteria found just below water level in all toilets, is known to be very difficult to remove even with ordinary cleaners. Worse still, during flushing, it lands on everything from drinking cups to toothbrushes. This is the result of flushing the toilet that forces “dirty air” out of the toilet bowl and into the bathroom space – up to five metres from the toilet bowl. Once present, pathogens can live for a week on surfaces. A common misconception is that closing the toilet lid will prevent bacteria from escaping during flushing. In a study it was found that closing of the toilet lid had little effect in reducing the number of bacteria released into the air due to gaps between the top of the porcelain rim and the seat.

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Hygizone, a South African company that designed and manufactures the country’s first odourless toilet extraction system, has recognised that a bathroom experience should match both the needs and image of both property owners and consumers. The system was specifically designed to eliminate bacteria and odour by extracting air directly from the toilet bowl, which is 10 times more effective at removing contaminants from the room than conventional methods of extraction. In removing toxic air from the source it cuts the cost associated in using air ducts and fans while eliminating the need for aerosol sprays that merely mask the odour. It therefore not only offers superior bathroom hygiene but in the long term saves the end-user. Clearly, environmentally conscious consumers will appreciate the need to reduce their household’s carbon footprint while also benefiting from reduced energy costs. The Hygizone system provides both at a reasonable price from R660 to R1 550 for commercial units and R2 600 for a single residential unit. Highly recommended by current users, the Hygizone system is a single product that can change the bathroom experience from one of awkwardness to confidence and comfort.

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bathrooms Reducing reliance on air fresheners As a commonly used bathroom product, air fresheners/aerosol sprays pose a potential hazard to the family unit. The National Resources Defense Council says that 12 of the 14 fresheners tested contained chemicals known as phthalates. These are questionable materials in terms of public health, based on laboratory studies on animals. In addition, air fresheners may contain allergens and volatile organic compounds as well as cancer-causing chemicals such as benzene and formaldehyde.

At home The Hygizone system through its uniquely designed ventilation system drastically reduces a family’s reliance on aerosol sprays while ensuring that a family’s most commonly used room remains fresh, clean and a comfortable space.

The reality of a home that poses a risk to your family places an even greater burden on consumers to clean their homes more regularly and with a variety of cleaning agents. The Hygizone system in comparison provides consumers with the comfort of living confidently and normally without adding extra cost.

Adding to a more sustainable living Testing done by WSP UK Limited proved that conventional extraction systems produce carbon emissions amounting to 367kg per year. The associated energy cost totals R7 500 per year while the Hygizone system produced annual carbon emissions of 274kg and reduced the total energy cost to R5 600 per year.

Hygizone W www.hygizone.com

Manufacturers’ associations get new members Established industry associations get additional support via new members. The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) and its subsidiary organisation, the Installation and Fabrication Plastics Pipe Association (IFPA) have jointly welcomed nine new members to their associations recently. “A well-engineered pipe system is dependent on good design, high pipe quality as well as a strict adherence to standards – both upstream where the raw materials are supplied, and at the downstream end that looks after the fabrication of and the installation of pipelines. We are proud of the fact that the latest growth in our membership allows us to represent the entire value chain of more than 80% of the plastic pipes being produced in South Africa,” says Jan Venter, Chairman of SAPPMA. Treger Plastics and the Rare Group have both joined SAPPMA in the pipe manufacturers’ category, whilst Nesstra and Engen joined in the category of

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suppliers. IFPA has welcomed Waterzone, Alprene, Plasti-Tech, Dynamic Industrial Piping and Procon Africa as new members. “Belonging to SAPPMA and IFPA is a certain way of differentiating the responsible players in the field from those who are reckless about quality and ethics, unlocks substantial benefits to members, and increases marketing exposure for them through being part of a reputable, regulated association,” adds Jan Venter.

SAPPMA T 011 314 4021 E admin@sappma.co.za W www.sappma.co.za

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Suitable tribute to SA Heritage Dazzling new collection pays tribute to an iconic heritage. A 100% local company and a proud part of South Africa’s heritage, has introduced a range of products that pays homage to this legacy. Cobra has aptly named the Heritage Collection, a stylish range of contemporary single lever mixers inspired by the beauty of the local landscape and the country’s abundant fauna and flora. The Heritage Collection comprises of five new product ranges, each of which takes its name from a landmark characteristic of one of South Africa’s listed UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The new ranges include Karoo (from the Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape site); Protea (from the Cape Floral Region Protected Areas site); Baobab (from the Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape site); Tugela (from the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park site); and Nyala (named after the shy animal that populates the iSimangaliso Wetland Park site).

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“It is with the preservation of our legacy in mind that we have named our latest collection,” explains Shelley Galliver, Marketing Manager of Cobra Watertech. With the ranges taking their inspiration from nature, there are subtle similarities between the mixers and their namesakes. Karoo is minimalist and clean-cut with a stark beauty, while Protea has soft, curving levers and spouts that mimic petals. Where Tugela has organic flowing lines, Nyala’s triangular form reflects the characteristic head shape of this antelope. The solid Baobab is sturdy; its mixers boasting robust ‘trunks’. Each range features a single lever plain basin mixer, bath/shower undertile mixer, bath/shower undertile diverter mixer and sink mixer with tubular outlet. In addition to these mixers, the Karoo and Baobab ranges also include a raised basin mixer. They all boast the manufacturer’s trademark ‘silk turn’ feature, for smooth operation.

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All of the Heritage basin mixers offer water-saving benefits by utilising flow restrictors that limit water flow to an economical six litres per minute. They also include alternative flow straighteners for low pressure installations. In addition, the Karoo plain and raised basin mixers, Tugela basin and sink mixers and Protea sink mixer come with temperature and flow control cartridges. “The hand-picked portfolio of progressive and innovative designs will be positioned midway between our Style and Classic collections, which mean they’re incredibly affordable too,” adds Galliver. All Heritage Collection mixers are manufactured from DZR brass, finished in superior chrome and covered by a 12-year warranty. All mixers are also JASWIC listed and ISO Certified. SABS approval on the products is expected. The Heritage Collection has not only been created to celebrate South Africa’s heritage, but also to act as a driver for social change within the country’s broader community. Designed around the sustainability ethos of the four Cs, namely commerce, conservation, community and culture, a percentage of the net profits generated from the sales of Heritage Collection products will be donated to the Wildlands Conservation

Trust. Wildlands focus on uplifting communities through the restoration of the ecosystems they depend on, creating and sustaining ‘green jobs’ for unemployed and impoverished community members. “Part of being a South African icon is about building environmental, social and financial equity and raising awareness around sustainability. To show how much we care, and in an effort to really make a difference, Cobra will be donating a portion of the proceeds of the collection to the Wildlands Conservation Trust. So the success of this collection could influence the trust’s efforts to restore ecosystems and uplift communities in a positive way – the Ubuntu way,” Galliver concludes. To find out more about the Wildlands Conservation Trust visit www.wildlands.co.za.

Cobra Watertech T 0861 21 21 21 E marketing@cobrawatertech.co.za W www.cobra.co.za

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Association surveys its members The Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA) has just released the findings of its first Product Stewardship Programme (PSP) survey aimed at monitoring members’ views with regards to its appropriateness, commercial viability, achievability and impact. “The Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA) Product Stewardship Programme (PSP) was introduced to the industry in 2012 as a series of achievable commitments that address the industry’s extended producer responsibility,” says Delanie Bezuidenhout, CEO of SAVA. “Apart from supporting the five key focus areas* of the association, the PSP also set

Highlights of the survey results: 1. Appropriately addressing environmental, health and safety issues of PVC products? According to the feedback received from its members, 52% of the respondents felt that the PSP commitments set by SAVA were appropriate for addressing the environmental, health and safety issues of PVC products.

2. Economic viability of achieving the PSP commitments In answer to the question whether the PSP commitments could be achieved by SAVA members, whilst still maintaining the viability of the individual members’ businesses, 59% of the respondents felt that the PSP had positive impacts on their business and contributed positively to their bottom line.

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realistic timeframes for the delivery of key undertakings in production, the responsible use of additives and a sustainable recycling programme to ensure a vibrant and sustainable vinyls industry,” she explains.

Giving a voice to the PVC industry SAVA represents the large majority (approximately

3. Contribution to a sustainable PVC industry 67% of the respondents who participated in the survey felt that the PSP had a positive impact on the overall impact of PVC and played an important role in ensuring a sustainable PVC industry in South Africa, compared to 29% of the respondents who thought that it would only have a positive impact on general consumers.

4. Achievability and impact of the PSP targets on individual businesses The majority (56%) of SAVA members voted in support of the PSP deadlines and targets, whilst 41% of the respondents felt their commitment to the PSP had an overall positive impact on their companies. 48% of the PVC companies that were interviewed indicated that the PSP also had a positive impact on some of their customers.

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plumbing and reticulation 80%) of the local PVC industry and boasts a current membership of 33 companies. “It is important for us to ensure that our members are given a voice on all matters that affect their businesses. As a result, we have found that they are willing to invest the necessary energy, time and money needed to promote the vinyls industry, share ideas and address concerns,” Bezuidenhout says.

Excellent industry participation in survey 97% of the possible respondents participated in SAVA’s survey, which also aimed to determine the perceptions that exist regarding the appropriateness of commitments set out by the PSP, relevance of these commitments, the impact the PSP has on individual businesses and SAVA’s ability to monitor the results achieved. “One of the most important aspects of the survey was protecting the confidentiality of the information received from our members and protecting the integrity of the results and feedback,” says Bezuidenhout. To this end, SAVA appointed Adams & Adams Attorneys as an independent third party responsible for collating and reporting the results.

Challenges facing the local PVC industry The survey highlighted that members in general continue to face some challenges with regards to the recycling of their products, the formulation of products for customers and convincing customers that replacement additives are more sustainable, without necessarily sacrificing on cost or quality.

SAVA’s take on the survey results “We are very pleased with the outcomes of our first survey, as the results provide us with very useful information about how our members view the PSP, where it is working for them, and where it needs to adapted to respond to changes in the local and international market dynamics,” says Bezuidenhout. However, she stresses that the survey has also highlighted that the South African PVC industry is neither unique nor alone in the challenges it faces. “The survey has also helped to underline the importance of our international alliances and networks with international PVC organisations such as the Global Vinyls Council and the PVC MedAlliance.” In conclusion Bezuidenhout says: “The 2013 survey succeeded in highlighting the need to refine the programme and implement a strategy that will continue to inspire a higher level of commitment from our membership. SAVA continues to be as committed as ever to transparency and continued dialogue with its stakeholders as an integral part of the PSP progress. We look forward to repeating the survey again towards the end of this year, and are eager to see how it has strengthened our efforts on this journey to sustainability.”

SAVA Delanie Bezuidenhout C 082 444-6866 E Delanie@savinyls.co.za W www.savinyls.co.za

members voluntarily signed the Product Stewardship The PSP SAVA Programme, which consists of five fundamental key areas, namely: 1. A commitment to the responsible and sustainable use of additives, including (but not limited to) stabilisers, plasticisers, pigments and Bisphenol A. 2. A commitment to the responsible and sustainable vinyl recycle programme that quantifies the opportunity for recycling in post-production and post-consumer waste and sets realistic and sustainable goals. 3. Ensuring open and effective communication with industry role players, the public and government in order to correct perceptions about the science, reality and local applicability of PVC. 4. Ensuring industry health through product, market and application opportunities, thereby improving human capital and overall growth, prosperity and sustainability of the vinyl industry. 5. Ensuring a fully functional industry initiative that adds value to both members and the industry by growing a sustainable membership base with an effective marketing plan.

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Heavy metal free PVC pipes by 2015 The South African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) has welcomed the South African Bureau of Standards’ (SABS) announcement that all PVC pipes manufactured in South Africa have to be free of heavy metals by July 2015.

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General Manager at the SABS Certification, Gauteng, Sibongile Dhlamini, confirmed earlier that the technical committee of the SABS Standard Division has amended series of standards to ensure that all heavy metal stabilisers are removed in the manufacturing of PVC pipes. According to Dhlamini: “Local manufacturers of PVC pipes who are SABS certified have been granted a window period of 24 months as of 30 October 2013 to get their house in order and to comply with the new relevant standard requirements.” Pipes bearing the SABS mark of quality would have to be resubmitted for testing, after which new permits will be issued. Commenting on this announcement, SAPPMA Chairman Jan Venter said that the Association welcomes the decision by the SABS. “Representing a socially responsible industry, SAPPMA already embarked on a voluntary removal of heavy metal stabilisers from PVC pipes back in 2006 because it added value to SAPPMA’s life cycle thinking and took into account end-of-life issues and waste management options. The reason for the initiative was based on health and environmental considerations and was done at considerable cost to our members,” Venter explained. The policy was fully implemented by SAPPMA in July 2009 and applied to drinking water systems as well as sewer, drainage and mine pipes. “Although lead does not leach from the plastic pipes and does not pose any danger to people once installed, we felt compelled to create a safer environment for the manufacturers where lead poisoning does pose a risk for their workers. As a result, all PVC pipe manufactured by SAPPMA members are lead-free and are stabilised with environmentally friendly materials such as calcium zinc or organics based stabilisers instead. Adherence to the policy has been a requirement for SAPPMA membership over the past eight years, and as such has formed part of the regular SAPPMA factory audits,” Venter said. “In the interest of the consumer and good business

practice, the SABS strongly promotes the highest possible product quality standards as well as environmentally friendly manufacturing processes and materials. We therefore urge companies to ensure they comply and begin the process of removing heavy metals from their manufacturing process, if they have not yet done so,” says Dhlamini.

SAPPMA T 011 314-4021 E admin@sappma.co.za W www.sappma.co.za SABS W www.sabs.co.za/Business_Units/Standards_SA/ Controls/Published_Standards/PS138H.PDF.

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Work on the go for designers In this edition we ask what Windows-based apps and features could benefit professionals in the built environment when they leave office or go onto site. How do the office integration possibilities of the phablet help the busy professional?

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Conducting business on the go is crucial to growing the building professionals’ business and career. This freedom of movement and mobility can place you head and shoulders above your competitors. In edition 11 of To Build, we examined the possibilities that exist with new mobile office technologies. One of the major players, Microsoft has responded to the points we raised in that article. Microsoft recently acquired the mobile telephone business of Nokia and is clearly excited about its growing Windows-based platforms, which offer both convergence and integration with established office software. This is what they had to say. With key Microsoft services, like Microsoft Outlook and the suite of Microsoft Office applications, built into Windows Phones, users are able to open, edit and save documents in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote without losing any original formatting. Documents and team tasks sync automatically via SharePoint, Office365 and OneDrive to stay productive on the go. This is a complete cloud and mobile solution. Bob O’ Donnell, TECHnalysis Research’s Founder and Chief Analyst, predicts that phablets, devices that combines the features of a smartphone and tablet, should sell more than tablets worldwide in 2014. Not surprising if you consider the mobility and flexibility enjoyed by users of such products. The Lumia 1520 is an excellent example of just how useful a Windows Phone can prove to be for architects and building professionals alike. The 6-inch, full HD screen of the Lumia 1520 is easily viewable in bright light which makes it extremely practical for use when working outdoors. It’s a formidable business smartphone with built-in Microsoft Office, respected business applications like Microsoft Exchange, Office 365 and Lync for office meetings, communications and video calling, as well as enterprise-level security to give you peace of mind. Making the most out of the screen, Lumia 1520 comes with an enhanced Windows Phone start screen and

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three columns of live tiles allowing people to see and do more on a larger, more user-friendly screen. For the most part designers, architects and all those in the built environment appreciate being able to present their designs in imagery because it’s an effective way to bring them to life. When it comes to the imaging capability of the 1520 you’re in total control of the shot with Nokia Refocus. It offers PureView oversampling with 2x lossless zoom giving

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office automation you the clearest images possible at 20 megapixels, meaning there’s no better way for clients to review your work. Thanks to the Nokia Beamer application you can share the photos you take with the Lumia 1520 and any other project ideas easily and instantly with clients or colleagues by projecting your phone screen to any HTML5 enabled screen. Users can also beam the phone’s screen to someone far away by sending them a link by email, SMS or via social media. But it’s not just photos – documents, maps, and location details can be shown as you can see it, live and real.

As a professional living in a world where new telecommunications products and services are constantly upgraded, it can become difficult to understand exactly what will work for you. You should be able to utilise the variety of convenient tools available on your mobile phone, making it easier to work almost anywhere and multitask with ease.

Microsoft Mobile Support T 086 1166542 W www.nokia.com

To Build’s editor tests the new phablet, the Lumia 1520 Twenty-first century home-builders are confronted with new challenges as we face the impact that our homes have on our environment. It’s a handful, but definitely easier to hold than the conventional tablet. The 6 inch HD display screen is incredibly easy to read with vivid colours. What impresses me is how easily everything integrates with Microsoft’s One Drive (previously called Sky Drive). I’ve used a number of cloud-storage apps, but One Drive has been of great use to me as an editor. One Drive is available to Mac, Linux and Android users also, according to the supplier. One possible shortcoming is that the 1520 is definitely not a pocket device, unless you are wearing a jacket. It’s a tad too large to fit into the pocket of your jeans, although hardcore built environment practitioners who wear cargo pants may find it fits apparel with a large enough side pocket. The device is nicely curved and quite thin, so slides in and out of the right sized pocket quite easily. Button down those side pockets! Once it’s with you on site, it can totally integrate with your files back on the office desktop, provided you set

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everything up correctly. The possibilities for on-site collaboration with other professionals who are not on site are clear. However that is not unique to this device. Most other smartphones offer this functionality as well. The camera is a particularly useful device that can help you take crisp and accurate photographs at 21 megapixel resolution. No need to carry a formal camera on site. Once you share these with anyone over the ether, they do however get downsized to make transfer easier. No worries, you can store images on the micro SD card device and then transfer these to your desktop or laptop afterward. Although relatively fewer applications are available on the Windows Mobile platform than the other two big operating systems, a search through the Windows store shows a number of very useful business, communication and productivity apps. There was even something for the architects! Feedback is welcome from our readers in this regard. Thanks to Microsoft Mobile for lending us the Lumia 1520 for evaluation purposes.

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Hospital emergency helipad given reliable surface The global resin-flooring specialist Flowcrete came to the aid of one the largest hospitals in Sweden that was struggling to find the right coating for its important on-site helipad. The 1 100 bed Uppsala University Hospital, which is Sweden’s oldest university hospital, was seriously concerned about a leak that was sending water from the helipad to the building’s top floor. A robust flooring solution was required that would stop this leak and also provide a safe surface for the helicopter during take-off and landing. A series of paints had already been applied by the hospital, but all of them failed to withstand the on-site conditions and quickly deteriorated. To overcome this problem Flowcrete supplied approximately 3 500m² of its methyl methacrylate (MMA) floor coating Flowfast. This solution was tailored to meet the specific demands of the helipad, ensuring an impermeable finish in the face of the challenging conditions. Jukka Kaikkonen, Managing Director for Flowcrete Sweden, said: “The Uppsala University Hospital was facing quite a complex problem with its helipad, as the coating on the structure needed to meet a long list of criteria, with some of the demands being very difficult. “A permanent fix was required to stop water leaking into the hospital and creating a potential hygiene problem. Flowfast was the ideal solution for this situation, as its robust and highly durable finish is able to reliably withstand the worst of Sweden’s cold, wet weather to ensure a long-lasting surface.

“Flowcrete is dedicated to working with clients to make sure that the solution is perfect for them, which means that we were able to recommend a bespoke installation tailored to their requirements.” This specialist system includes a membrane to reduce movement and stop the coating from cracking, a primer to bond the membrane to the coating and a finish that won’t deteriorate in the face of adverse weather conditions and frequent heavy impacts from the helicopter. Another important aspect of the project was incorporating bright lines and signage into the helipad to assist in the helicopters navigation. This was also created using Flowfast as it can be applied in a variety of colours that won’t dull or deteriorate over time. Flowfast is an incredibly fast-curing floor, in most cases taking only a few hours to fully cure, which allows for follow on work or the commencement of operational activity much sooner than is usually possible.

Flowcrete W www.flowcretesa.co.za E dan.ash@flowcrete.com

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WDC2014 endorses colourful urban intervention Urban art celebrates nation’s democracy The Spier Arts Academy staged a colourful urban intervention recently on the Waterkant Pedestrian Bridge in Cape Town. The urban artwork was devised to celebrate our nation’s 20 years of democracy, and also as a good old public display of affection for the city. The temporary installation comprises vinyl strips of rainbow colours lining the edge of each step of the bridge. Aptly named “Rainbow Nation”, it calls for a revival of the collective optimism that marked the start of South Africa’s democracy – not as naïve, wishful thinking, but rather as a considered, citizen-owned approach to nation building. The beautiful pedestrian bridge, which carries the Fan Walk over Buitengracht Street, provided the perfect location for such a statement. The bridge is reminiscent of the incredible buzzing crowd during the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup – a kind of landmark of collective celebration – and is a democratic structure that serves the majority of city commuters (pedestrians rather than car users). Ideally the intervention would also encourage pedestrians to use the bridge rather than the more hazardous road-level crossing. Each section of colour on the vinyl strips was produced using a purely RGB colour theory model, i.e. each colour is made up of only red, green and blue, in varying proportions. Colour theory is one of the subjects taught at the Spier Arts Academy – a subject

vital to the fine art of translating designs into different mediums. The urban intervention therefore also served as an opportunity for the Academy to engage with the public and recruit new apprentices. Current apprentices were at hand during installation to chat to interested passersby and distribute flyers about the Academy and its available courses. The project has been endorsed by the World Design Capital 2014 initiative. Located in Cape Town’s Innovation District, the Spier Arts Academy offers employment-based training in professional mosaic and ceramics, providing teaching by the best local and international experts. The three year, full-time apprenticeships specialise in either Mosaic Art or Ceramic Art, but also include tuition in Drawing, Art History and Business Skills. The Academy is now open for applications for its 2015 intake. Visit www.spierartsacademy.co.za/ mosaic-course/enrolment.

Spier Arts Academy Tammy Job, Human Resource Developer W www.spierartsacademy.co.za T 021 465 9029 E info@spierartsacademy.co.za

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Left: Lonza Sales Manager, Darren Marillier (on the right) with Jamie Stedman, his wife Cheryl and their family at the handover of their prize trip to Mauritius. Below: Tanalised™ C treated lathe wood fencing covering the perimeter of the pool area. Below Left: The log cabins along the dam built with Tanalised™ treated wood from the Dunstone Timber & Game Farm Treatment Plants.

Preserved timber design winners selected Sponsors, Lonza announces overall winner of the ‘Keep The Tanapole Flying High’ Competition Lonza Wood Protection has announced the selection of Dunstone Timber & Game Farm as the overall winner of their innovative marketing campaign, ‘Keep The Tanapole Flying High’. The competition was run last year and received a diverse range of entries that showcased a multitude of innovative applications of Tanalised™ preservative treated wood. “We were most impressed with the entries, which were all exemplary in the maintenance of the beauty of wood in its natural form through the use of Tanapole™ wood preservation products. These ranged from

Africa’s longest drop suspension bridge, log cabins, chapels and thatched lapas to perimeter fencing on prominent game farms in South Africa. “On behalf of Lonza, I would like to congratulate Dunstone Timber & Game Farm on their selection as overall winner, and to also thank each entrant for their submission and for their support of Tanapole™ products,” said Doug Sayce, General Manager of Lonza Wood Protection. Dunstone Timber & Game Farm owner, Jamie Stedman and his wife Cheryl chose the grand prize

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About Lonza Wood Protection Lonza Wood Protection specialises in products for the industrial pre-treatment and surface protection of wood and has global operations in North and South America, Europe, key markets in Africa, the Middle East and the Asia Pacific. Lonza’s approach to business is characterised by innovative products, valued brands and exceptional customer service, including: • The broadest range of industrial wood treatments in the world; • Products which improve the performance of wood, one of the world’s most sustainable natural resources; • Treatments which make wood resistant to termites, fungi, mold, fire and moisture; • Products which sustain the natural appearance of wood; • Engineering and marketing services to help customers grow; • Broad global regulatory expertise and worldclass toxicology and analytical chemistry skills, offering customers solutions that contribute to the sustainability of their own products and services; and • Many products that satisfy green building and sustainability standards. Globally, Lonza is a leading supplier to the pharmaceutical, healthcare and life science industries. Products and services span its customers’ needs from research to final product manufacture. It has a global leadership position in the production and support of chemical and biological active pharmaceutical ingredients. This also applies to microbial control, providing innovative, chemistry-based and related solutions to destroy or to selectively inhibit the growth of harmful micro-organisms. Lonza is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and secondarily listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (“SGX-ST”). In 2012, the company had sales of CHF 3.925 billion. Further information can be found at www.lonza.com.

Africa’s longest drop suspension bridge built with Tanalised™ treated poles.

Clive Stedman, winner of the Galaxy Note Tablet, and Colleen Stedman.

of a Mauritius holiday for two. Clive Stedman of Pietermaritzburg, who shares the surname as the overall winner, won the Galaxy Note Tablet prize in the Voter Lucky Draw competition, which was drawn by an independent third party – Attorney Nolan James at the offices of Barry Botha Breytenbach Inc. in Port Shepstone.

Arch Wood Protection (SA) (Pty) Ltd W www.tanalised.co.za T +27 39 682 6019 F +27 39 682 6022

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Ryan Binedell of GVK addressing the ACHASM 2013 conference

Curbing crime and violence on construction sites A leading contractor speaks out on construction site violence Words: By Ryan Binedell from GVK Open any South African newspaper and it will inevitably be filled with stories about the crime and violence resulting from low income and education levels, protest action, political unrest and xenophobia that plague the country. Unfortunately, crime and violence are major problems facing South African society in general and businesses in particular. “With crime statistics on the rise and an increase in violence, it is important for businesses to prepare themselves and their employees on how to deal with such problems,” says Ryan Binedell, Group Health and Safety Manager at the Gordon Verhoef and Krause Group of Companies, a leading specialist in the field of building, renovation, restoration and the recycling of buildings. He adds: “Dealing with crime and violence on construction sites is generally handled during the induction process where it must be stated that crime and or violence will not be tolerated in any form. Employees must be informed that any criminal or

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Substance abuse an aggravating factor “Furthermore with the tendency towards crime and violence often being exacerbated by substance abuse, early prevention can also be done through alcohol and drug testing before gaining access to the workplace to ensure that employees are not under the influence when they are at work or about to start work. Medical testing of employees prior to employment can also be done to identify usage and a potential problem before and during employment,” suggests Binedell. To further prevent criminal and violent incidents from happening he stresses the need for awareness, education, an understanding of the workforce by management and familiarity with external pressures which can be brought into the workplace.

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construction safety Communication and training are key According to Binedell, in order to promote a peaceful working environment, it is advisable for supervisors and employees to enrol in courses that cover issues such as communication, problem solving, building effective working relationships, stress management and other related or similar course topics. These will help all parties to learn more about working harmoniously with each other.

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High costs “Business cannot afford to ignore the effects of violence and crime on their employees. The costs are far too great. Besides the obvious loss or injury, these elements have a tremendous impact on staff morale, can increase absenteeism, instil a culture of fear and affect how management will be seen by employees in terms of their ability to curb the crime/violence or not. All these factors have a direct impact on production and ultimately the bottom line,” concludes Binedell.

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“Additionally, organisations can offer employee assistance programmes to their staff members. While these support programmes are aimed primarily at assisting the employee with work-related difficulties, they can also help employees with problems that originate outside the workplace and which could have an impact on their behaviour at work,” says Binedell. Binedell suggests that employees can inform their supervisors or site safety practitioner in writing and anonymously should they be confronted with violence or crime on site. The matter can then be addressed with the necessary personnel to curb the issue or measures can be put in place to prevent the possibility of the occurrence.

He states that the key to preventing crime and violence in the workplace is to reduce the opportunity. Binedell does however add that like a natural disaster or freak accident, a violent or criminal act is an unexpected event and in the case of it occurring, it is vital to reduce the impact on employees and company property. To help tackle the problem, Binedell says training should be provided to site supervisors on protocol to follow in terms of isolating the incident and dealing with it privately until the authorities arrive.

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Height adjustable desking and work surfaces Sit or stand at work? Do both and you’ll reap considerable health and productivity rewards – and even burn fat, international studies show. New height-adjustable desking solutions that allow workers to alternate between sitting and standing at work can lead to significant decreases in musculoskeletal discomfort and a reduction in injuries and illnesses, says Tabletops Furniture Director, Richard Engela. “Standing for parts of the day helps to reduce spinal shrinkage, illness and the occurrence of injuries, and studies have found that workers take fewer breaks as a result. No surprises that working in a standing position is good for the figure too – fat-burning enzymes shut down when we sit down,” says Engela. Tabletops Furniture is the South African distributor for the automatic height-adjustable AHA 501-29 from Danish brand Conset. The sit-stand desking solution is electrically adjustable between 130cm and 63cm using rocker switches. Adjusting takes literally seconds. “Using these desks, office workers may now

also adapt their desk height to suit their own height and body shapes. People with back conditions and disability can easily be accommodated,” adds Engela. The AHA is locally stocked in South Africa in Midi format which provides the option of three top sizes: 1 600 x 700mm, 1 600 x 800mm and 1 800 x 800mm. Desks are usually supplied with Melawood tops and customers have the option of purchasing frame-only for fitment of other tops including wood or veneer. This model is rated for a 125kg load. Other sizes and other AHA versions including Maxi and Solo for more specialised applications are available by special import from Denmark. L-shape work station frames can also be imported upon request. The stockist, Tabletops Furniture, is represented in the major centres of Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg.

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How important is spinal health? To Build asked Dr David Black, a wellknown Cape-based chiropractor whose therapies work equally well on humans and their canine or feline counterparts. According to Dr Black, spines are mechanical structures made up of over a hundred joints and multiple muscles and ligaments. Encased within is our whole central nervous system, which governs and regulates every little process within our bodies. Spines are susceptible to damage and spinal health tends to degenerate, but by the same token, spinal health can also be maintained and protected. Of course not all spinal joint damage is reversible, but most of it is if treated promptly and correctly. â&#x20AC;?People often wander around with chronic or recurrent back/neck pain, stiffness, migraines, headaches and other referred spinal related pains. We adapt to our symptoms, perhaps medicating and never seeking help to find the true source or [to] alleviate them,â&#x20AC;? says Dr Black. Clearly it makes sense to protect our spines and those of the people who work for us.

Tabletops Furniture W www.tabletopsfurniture.co.za E richard@tabletopsfurniture.co.za T +27 21 510 1460 (Cape Town) T +27 82 801 1234 (Durban) T +27 11 262 6764 (Johannesburg) F +27 21 510 4719 Peak Chiropractic Centre W www.gabriellasumbrella.com

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Provincial housing initiative seeks investors New initiative to focus on BEE players in the market The Gauteng Partnership Fund (GPF) was launched in 2002 as an intervention in the social housing market, focusing on rental housing. GPF’s goal is to facilitate, secure and optimise investment into affordable housing within the province. To date, it has facilitated investment into more than 22 000 units, leveraging over R2.4 billion worth of external funding. The target market is households with an income of R15 000. The preference is for those looking to rent or saving to buy a house. GPF CEO, Boni Muvevi, says the fund shares financing risks with co-funders and takes a subordinated security position on projects. “Whereas the private sector would like to share the risks on projects with government, we are a provincial platform created to enable partnerships,” he says. “Government resources are insufficient to fund and address all housing needs, therefore a partnership approach is sustainable. Our role is to translate government’s needs. We understand the risks associated with housing projects and can mitigate these with the private sector.” Due to the poor economy, some funding partners have lost interest in funding affordable housing projects. “We had to turn our attention to development finance institutions to assist us with co-funding, but, that is insufficient. We seek partner institutions that can provide senior debt funding,” says Muvevi. The GPF’s investment processes are sound. Each application received is first checked whether it is in line with policy and mandate. A feasibility assessment is also conducted, using external professionals. A sensitivity analysis is also done. Then only is a recommendation made to the board investment committee. The GPF prides itself on successfully achieving unqualified audit reports. It received a certificate of excellence from the Auditor-general of SA by obtaining a clean audit for the past two years. “The investors and external parties can be assured that we have efficient processes and governance structures that comply with legislation and best

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practice. We promote transparency,” says Chief Financial Officer Komathie Govender. “We want to encourage ownership of the housing problem by different stakeholders — businesses and employers — so that it becomes shared in terms of how we find solutions. The GPF wants to talk to potential partners, especially corporate, to seek solutions to our housing problem. We would like to explore new funding approaches to housing solutions with various partners, not limited to traditional banks. We are open to suggestions, ” says Muvevi. The GPF Entrepreneur Empowerment Property Fund (EEPF) initiative of 2010 has supported 44 companies to date. This is an incubator programme aimed at promoting participation by previously disadvantaged entrepreneurs in the affordable rental property market. “The EEPF is aimed at entry-level black entrepreneurs and companies owned by historically disadvantaged individuals, who provide rental for households in our target market. Participating entrepreneurs must demonstrate that they have the commitment and potential to grow and successfully complete a project,” says Acting Chief Investment Officer Vinolia Mashiane. The GPF has many success stories. Of note is the Brickfields social housing project in Newtown, one of the few social housing projects that were built in 2005. “Visit our website for information. Be part of the drive to find affordable solutions to the housing challenge,” concludes Muvevi.

W www.gpf.org.za T +27 11 685 6600

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Featured above are (left to right): Dr Craig Goldswain; Prof John Smallwood; Dr Victor Okorie; Dr Gillian Adendorff; Prof Chris Adendorff; Dr Timothy Froise; and Prof Winston Shakantu.

NMMU PhD programme graduates qualify Four PhD (Construction Management) students successfully graduated on 08 April 2014 at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU). According to the Head of Construction Management Department, Prof John Smallwood, “Construction management is a holistic built environment discipline in that the related tertiary education addresses three main streams, namely management, economics, and science and technology. This empowers construction management graduates to manage the business of construction and the physical process of projects as construction managers.” Of the NMMU’s approach, Professor Smallwood says, “We place people first and foremost: management, supervision, labour, environment, and health and safety. Our students and graduates have historically been empowered, and will continue to be, to provide ‘people-centred leadership. We inculcate and engender a culture of ‘better practice’ in and among our students, which is underpinned by a strong research culture directed towards relevant built environment and construction related issues, such as health and safety, the environment and sustainability, HIV and AIDS, diversity including women in construction and people with disabilities, productivity, quality management, sustainability of small enterprises, and the performance of industry, organisations, and buildings and structures.” (Source: www.construction.nmmu.ac.za)

“We are proud to introduce our most recent group of PhD graduates, who have presented outstanding work in the field of post-graduate studies,” adds Professor Smallwood. The four PhD graduates are: • Dr Gillian Adendorff (Possible futures for the African built environment towards 2050). • Dr Timothy Froise (Building Information Modelling as a catalyst for an integrated construction project delivery culture in South Africa). • Dr Craig Goldswain (Architectural design interventions toward improvement of construction health, safety and ergonomics in South Africa). • Dr Victor Okorie (Behaviour-based health and safety management in construction: A leadershipfocused approach).

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University PhD (Construction Management) Studies Prof John Smallwood E john.smallwood@nmmu.ac.za C +27 83 659 2492

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Sandton’s first hotel in four years opens The first hotel to be built in Sandton in the last four years was recently completed and officially launched at the end of May. Situated at 177 Empire Place, Empire Executive Apartments & Hotel will revolutionise short, medium and long term accommodation for national and international businessmen in Johannesburg. Being developed by Executive Apartments and Hotels (EAH) and managed by property development and finance specialists Construct Capital, 177 Empire Place is a 132-room apartment hotel that can be run as a traditional hotel, as long-term rentals or units that can be sectionalised and sold as stand-alone apartments or investment rental stock. The property has been designed in such a way that every room has direct access from the corridor, but can also be configured into two or three bedroom suites, offering a unique solution to business travelers who simply require one room, or are looking for a bigger suite with a lounge, kitchen and other facilities. “The key is that there’s a concierge as well as additional facilities available, such as meeting rooms, conference facilities, a restaurant and room service,” says Clifford Kupritz of Construct Capital. The development of the hotel comes as a result of an increased demand for alternative accommodation

for business travellers, particularly in the Sandton area. The current state of the economy demands that expenditure be closely monitored, and as such more businesses are carefully watching their travel expenses. Executive apartments are proving to be an affordable alternative for business travellers, and companies have increasingly turned to this option – often preferred for convenience, privacy and comfort – over footing pricey hotel bills. “We are particularly excited about this development given the lull the hotel industry experienced immediately after the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The recent rebound performance of the hotel sector in Sandton as evidenced by occupancy and revenue statistics from STR Global has provided the impetus for the launch of this novel project,” says Marc Wachsberger of the developers, EAH Executive Apartments and Hotels.

Construct Capital W www.constructcapital.co.za Ryan Wintle T 082 559 7906

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Polished and precast concrete transforms A good case study of how modern concrete technology can be effectively used to blend cost-effective functionality with aesthetically pleasing finishes from a Concrete Manufacturers Association (CMA) member. CMA member, Pan Mixers South Africa’s (PMSA) new showroom in Jet Park, Gauteng has been created from the gutted steel-framed shell of an old factory. The revamped 720m² building makes extensive use of precast and polished concrete. It comprises 400m² of showroom, 280m² of ground floor and first-floor office space strategically located at either end of the showroom, as well as a 38m² reception area. A first floor wooden deck with a stainless steel balustrade is used as a recreation and visitors meeting area.

“Our customers’ products and natural lighting were essential drivers in preliminary design discussions”, said Quintin Booysen, Sales and Marketing Manager at PMSA. “As Africa’s largest suppliers of brick and block making machinery and other concrete-related equipment we sought to use concrete wherever possible. And natural lighting would not only save energy, but would showcase our product line-up to best effect. “Another objective was to be the first building in

Above: Weighing seven tons each, polished precast concrete panels, create office dividing walls and support the floor above. Right: A polished portal column is lifted prior placing and installation at PMSA’s reception entrance. Below: Precast polished stairs at the showroom entrance are flanked by precast portal columns.

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South Africa to use polished precast concrete loadbearing walls and we wanted to demonstrate different types of finishes on these walls. Brick walls, by contrast, would have been much thicker. We installed precast load-bearing walls between the ground-floor offices, and also incorporated other precast concrete elements in the building such as polished portal columns which frame the main entrance, kerbing (both wet and dry cast), entrance stair slabs, bollards, numerous examples of concrete block paving, and of course high quality concrete bricks.” PMSA’s new showroom was jointly designed by Elite Architects and Booysen, who has a building science degree from Wits. “As clients, we involved ourselves in the design because we were very specific about what we wanted, especially in concrete usage. The polished load-bearing office walling was key to our overall objective of displaying the beauty and functionality of precast concrete in various colours. Another goal was to demonstrate concrete’s elegance and versatility and we achieved this by introducing a lightweight tapered finish on two cantilevered walkways at either end of the showroom. “The internal precast walling is the key architectural feature of the entire structure in as much as we wanted the building to display something which was unique – and I believe we achieved this with the walling. In fact we were awarded a highly commended Artevia award from Lafarge for the walls which were cast using Lafarge’s Artevia decorative concrete. Moreover, we were complimented by former Wits University lecturer and Cement and Concrete Institute researcher, Dr Rod Rankin, for being true to the material. We also used Artevia for all internal flooring and for casting the precast portal columns at the building’s main entrance. “We actually used two Artevia blends, one with a very high aggregate content of 1 400kg per m³ for the showroom floor and the concrete walls, and the other with an aggregate content of 900kg per m³ for the upper-level flooring where concrete pumping was required. We specified the Artevia in six colours to highlight the unique identities of different work stations such as the office floors, the showroom floor, the reception area and the external stairs.”

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PMSA’s reception area, which shows off the polished concrete floor to good effect.

The precast walls and portal columns were cast using Peri shuttering and formwork and Spancon assembled the steel reinforcement and managed the casting in collaboration with Oceanside Trading. To save time, the new showroom floor was laid unbonded on top of the old floor, following Dr Rankin’s advice that the new flooring should not be reinforced because the rebar is often pushed too deeply into the concrete flooring. Abbeydale Building and Civils supplied the readymix concrete from its PMSA concrete batching plant. PMSA handled the floor preparation work which involved scouring the old floor using HTC grinding machines and then covering the surface with sacrificial plastic sheeting. Artevia concrete was then poured onto the sheeting levelled. After curing, the floor was ground down by approximately three to four millimetres and then polished to a fine sheen with HTC polishers. No epoxy or resin was needed during polishing and nothing else except water is required for cleaning the floors. “Polished concrete flooring is becoming extremely important in SA. It is used extensively in the food industry as well as in the retail and industrial sectors,” says Booysen. The showroom is environmentally friendly. Besides abundant natural light, much of which floods in from translucent sheeting at the gable ends of the building, the company also erected a new roof which was insulated with Isover non-combustible glass wool. The external walls incorporate part of the old wall and run to 330mm. They were built with highquality concrete bricks from Savanna Bricks. The non-polished concrete work, the foundations and the screeding concrete was supplied by Abbeydale. MVA Bricks supplied the kerbing, and C.E.L Paving and Pavetile supplied 15 different types of paving blocks which were laid around the front entrance and the parking area. The project is regarded as a great success.

Concrete Manufacturers Association Wally Armstrong T +27 11 805 6742

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The case for proper infrastructure A leading manufacturer presents the case for clay brick construction for proper infrastructure.

The solid all round performance and life-time value that clay brick brings to infrastructure buildings remains unparalleled. However, local and international comparative research continues to add up, demonstrating why clay brick as a green building material is so perfect for thermally efficient sustainable construction in South African environments. Extensive research in Australia of buildings with different wall construction types that was measured under real world conditions has proved the importance of high thermal mass clay brick walling envelopes for achieving superior thermal comfort in climates similar to South Africa. In addition, research by the CTL Group in the US, delivered similar outcomes. Comparing different claddings (defined here as the exterior skin of the exterior walls) on a standard US house, across 10 different cities in the US, found that houses with an exterior brick skin cladding used less heating energy than lightweight clad houses in cities in the South Western climates, and less cooling energy in all locations. Compounding clay bricks green value proposition, cradle-to-grave life cycle assessment research data generated by the National Brick Research Centre of Clemson University, found that energy consumed and pollution generated in the manufacture of a unit area (ft²) of different walling materials over their warranted life, clay brick outperformed Fibre Cement and Exterior Insulation Finishing System (EIFS).

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Total energy consumed by buildings and GHG emissions Insight is provided by the full Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) by Energetics in Australia, which assessed different Australian wall construction types, applied to two house designs situated in three climatic zones and placed in four orientations. The LCA found that the thermal performance attributes of clay brick cavity construction afforded a lower total energy consumed (embodied plus operational, including heating and cooling energy) than insulated lightweight weatherboard in most situations. When resistance/ insulation was applied in the cavity of the double clay brick walls, those buildings outperformed insulated lightweight weatherboard in all situations, with clay bricks superior life cycle providing for these benefits to compound into the future. Fabricated lightweight walling associated with Innovative Building Technologies such as LSFB and Kwikspace Modular Building does not have the requisite thermal mass in the walling envelope to self-manage heat flows and support thermal comfort conditions for longer through the seasons, as does clay brick. The net effect is, for example, that learners and teachers accommodated in fabricated lightweight have to deal with all the difficulties that come with “hot box” environments in summer, and in the case of clinics and other infrastructure, high cooling energy expense.

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bricks Cladding/Life Cycle Analysis Basic Data

Brick Masonry

Block Masonry Fibre Cement

Vinyl Siding

EIFS*

Warranty Weight/ft²

100 years 35.5 lb.

50 years 42.8lb

50 years 2.3 lb.

50 years 0.5 lb.

5 years 1.24 lb.

Energy Mining & Manufacturing Recycling & Energy kWh/ft²/yr

Recycling: Brick 100% Mortar 40% Energy: 0.252

Recycling: 80%

Recycling: 0%¹

Recycling: 80%²

Recycling: 0%¹

Energy: 0.228

Energy: 0.328

Energy: 0.210

Energy: 5.48

Pollution Water & air emissions lb/ft²/yr

0.011

0.005

0.026

0.001

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Distribution Energy Avg/Distance, Miles & Net Energy kWh/ft²/yr

175 miles 0.004

100 miles 0.004

365 miles 0.146

310 miles 0.001

300 miles 0.189³

Waste & Depletion lb/ft²/yr

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0.048

0.4604

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Energy

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0.232

0.474

0.211

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0.011

0.005

0.026

0.001

0.023

Waste & Depletion

0.108

0.203

0.048

0.460

0.828

TOTALS:

Credit Research Data – National Brick Research Centre Clemson University – USA *EIFS – Exterior Insulation Finishing System (Synthetic Stucco). Composite EIFS are associated with Innovative Building Technologies such wall cladding comprising a layer of foam plastic insulation, a reinforced layer applied to the face of the insulation and a final top coat or finish. Notes: ¹ No proven method available. ² Used the maximum allowed in this analysis (80%). According to the Vinyl Siding Institute, 100% of vinyl siding is recyclable. Some environmental groups claim recycling of vinyl siding results in dioxin emissions. ³ Low weight per truckload influenced results. 4 Depletion of salt in processing PVC influenced results.

Clay brick makes for the right construction material of choice for sustainable infrastructure investment in South Africa, given: • it’s timeless natural beauty; • that clay bricks mineral properties provide internal environments free of volatile organic compounds – the latter resulting in better health, comfort and wellbeing;

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• that clay brick is recognised as providing lowest lifecycle costs than less durable lightweight; and • that clay brick buildings convey a message of quality, image and prestige for communities.

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• Performance and accreditation modelling geared towards optimizing the buildings’ design and increasing energy efficiency. • Prepare, in conjunction with the professional design team, a cost schedule with estimated capital costs and estimated operational cost savings. This will assist the client with decision making, especially in terms of the economic viability of sustainable initiatives, and to calculate the cost associated with achieving an official rating. • Develop and implement sustainability strategies in order to achieve energy, water and waste reduction targets. • Plan and manage the Green Star SA process and documentation preparation. • Compile and submit all Green Star SA documentation to the GBCSA on behalf of the client. • For non-green buildings, analyze and optimize the performance of existing building services as to increase system efficiency and reduce operational costs. Official certification in accordance with the GBCSA’s Existing Building Performance tool is also offered.

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Spierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sustainability Journey Leading SA wine farm further embraces the concepts of sustainability and allies itself with Word Design Capital (WDC) 2014. Spier, the wine estate between Cape Town and Stellenbosch, prides itself on a programme of sustainable practices and community involvement that showcases ways to balance business requirements with those of the environment and society as a whole. Cape Town was designated World Design Capital 2014 at the International Design Alliance (IDA) Congress in October 2011 in Taipei. This prestigious designation is bestowed biennially by the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (ICSID). World Design Capitals recognise the value of design thinking, and are dedicated to using design as tool for social, cultural and economic development. Previous winners have been Helsinki, Seoul and Turin, and Cape Town won the 2014 bid against fierce competition from rival shortlisted cities, Bilbao and Dublin. For highlighting the use of design to care for the environment, the Spier Sustainability Journey (Project number WDC549) has been recognised as a World Design Capital 2014 project within the Sustainability Solutions cluster. From their wastewater treatment plan and biodynamic farming techniques to the lights made from

recycled milk bottles, Spier promotes the problemsolving capabilities of design and the tangible impacts it has on the planet and its people. This creation of awareness and advocacy for a sustainable approach is extended to guests and staff, with Spier encouraging them to incorporate some of these principles into their own lives. According to Spier, it was a natural progression for them to take part in the World Design Capital 2014 festivities, as their philosophy mirrors the sustainability and design focus envisaged by World Design Capital Cape Town. More details about the Spier Sustainability Journey and other WDC recognised projects can be found at http://www.wdccapetown2014.com.

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RVI committed to becoming leaders in ventilation industry South Africa’s leading ventilation and architectural solutions company, Robertson Ventilation Industries (RVI), is powering its way through 2014 with newly appointed Managing Director, Chris Edwards, at the helm. Edwards, together with Eric Whelan, is a founding member of the RVI group and respected industry-wide for his vision, determination and strong ability to lead from the front. With over 20 years experience in the ventilation and solar shading industry, RVI couldn’t want for a better man to take the thriving multinational to the next level. “The business [RVI] has delivered consistent growth since inception, we are well placed to implement strong retention strategies and to pursue strategic expansion into Sub-Saharan Africa. The solid foundation we have built in Southern Africa has afforded us the opportunity to expand our business across all borders on the continent,” comments Edwards. Recent developments in the company saw a strategic BEE partnership with one of South Africa’s leading investment companies, JALA CAPITAL, concluded in October 2011. This was soon followed by RVI achieving ISO 9001 certification in November 2011, which went hand in hand with RVI becoming the first company to offer the South African market an EN12101 certified roof ventilator, the EuroCO, which is manufactured locally in accordance with SABS standards. JALA CAPITAL, which takes its name from the Sesotho word “Jala”, meaning to plant, nurture and grow, is a highly successful investment holding company recognised for its ability to financially engineer and provide strategic insight to its partner companies. CEO, Salala Lesela, has employed his vast business acumen to actively mentor and develop management and financial systems to help build RVI and consolidate the group into what it is today. “Our decision to take on a BEE partner was not limited to being compliant with best business practice in South Africa. We specifically sought an active partnership that would help transform the business and develop it further into a sustainable concern with improved management systems and strong financial poise. We have found that, and more, in our partnership with JALA CAPITAL,” says Edwards.

RVI is the sole Sub-Saharan manufacturing and distribution agent for Colt International, a world leader in the design and installation of smoke control systems. The motivation to achieve certification to locally manufacture the EuroCO EN12101 compliant roof ventilator fitted perfectly with RVI’s vision of leading the industry to full compliance with the South African Building Regulations, in particular SANS 10400. The result is that RVI has established itself as the leader in manufacturing and installation of Smoke and Heat Ventilation Systems (SHEVS) in the country and has been able to market these quality systems successfully to Sub-Saharan Africa. On this, Edwards comments, “We value the relationships we have built in the local market and continue to enjoy the benefits of our long standing reputation, which has assisted us greatly in expanding our operations into Sub-Saharan Africa.” RVI was fortunate enough to recently be appointed on a $6.9 million contract in Mozambique, beating out a host of other international hopefuls. RVI offers an extensive range of natural and powered smoke extraction systems, external and internal solar shading solutions, as well as a dedicated service and maintenance division. RVI’s sister company Robertson Engineered Ventilation (Pty) Ltd is strategically poised to capitalise on the group’s successful international track record in high heat load, gravity ventilation, industries.

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Delanie Bezuidenhout at the Forum in Rome

Vinyl sustainability in the spotlight SA forum participates in an international platform The theme for this year’s Vinyl Sustainability Forum, which took place from 8-9 May in Rome, Italy, was “Enhancing the value of partnerships”. According to Delanie Bezuidenhout, CEO of the SA Vinyls Association (SAVA), the presentations made at this year’s Forum centred on enhancing partnerships and stakeholder engagement. Although the international speakers all touched on a variety of different topics, the issues of PVC recycling and the use of PVC in building and construction were two of the most prevalent issues. According to Bezuidenhout, the European demand for PVC is expected to grow between 2-3% per year as the construction sector on this continent brightens. Michael Trager, CEO of Germany’s PVC producer, Vestolit, was quoted as saying that they are expecting this increase in demand following years of contraction and amid a revival in the construction sector.

PVC key offtake in construction Over 60% of Western Europe’s annual PVC production is used in the construction sector, with house-building in northwest Europe consuming the polymer for pipes, windows and doors. “If the positive economic trend continues, we will see a recovery of the construction industry that may lead to an annual demand growth in PVC of 2-3% in Europe,” Trager said. Since the economic crisis hit the Eurozone, the sector has suffered sustained margin pressure due to weak demand from the construction industry and overcapacity, Trager said. He added, “Obviously, the closure of some 5% of the pre-crisis PVC capacity was not sufficient to re-balance supply and demand.”

Sector growth However, recent growth in the UK and German construction sectors has inverted the trend and

generated additional demand for PVC after six years of slumping sales. In Germany, the construction sector contracted for the first time in a year in April as new orders declined, but the outlook remains bright with 16% of those surveyed expecting activity growth in the next 12 months versus 13%. Rising construction demand should also boost PVC profit margins. However, Trager warned that only the “fittest” PVC producers would survive. “Fittest means economies of scale and cost control, particularly upstream of the chain,” he said.

PVC minimisation credit withdrawn – makes a difference Commenting on how this expectation translates to the South African scenario, Bezuidenhout highlighted that the Green Building Council of South Africa’s (GBCSA) decision in 2011 to withdraw the Mat-7 PVC Minimisation credit from the Green Star SA rating, bodes well for the South African PVC industry. “The withdrawal sent a clear message that the GBCSA acknowledges the progress SAVA has made to date, and will serve as further impetus to address the historical environmental concerns of PVC and improve the environmental performance of PVC that is traditionally an important product used in the construction and decorating industries,” Bezuidenhout concludes.

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PVC for energy efficient buildings The Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA) is encouraging architects and designers to recommend the use of PVC in energy efficient and green buildings with confidence, thanks to the work the association has done in recent years to improve the environmental profile of vinyl products through its Product Stewardship Programme (PSP). According to the CEO of SAVA, Delanie Bezuidenhout, PVC is one of the most researched, thoroughly tested and commonly used plastic in the building and construction industries around the world. “Vinyl has become a truly versatile, important and sustainable component of green buildings thanks to its energy efficiency, low maintenance, low cost, light weight, high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, durability, easy installation and longevity,” Bezuidenhout says. “PVC can be recycled and offers various environmental advantages over the use of other materials,” Bezuidenhout says. “The use of PVC in windows profile, for example, results in lower maintenance requirements, causes less air pollution than what is caused from painting or the staining wood and hardboard siding, and is also less energy intensive than aluminum. It is used in a wide range of different applications, such as in pipes for our fresh water, roof membranes, drain pipes, floor coverings, window frames, electrical cables, toys and food packaging,” adds Bezuidenhout. SAVA aims to change people’s perceptions about PVC by educating them about the good qualities and the environmentally responsible manufacturing and recycling processes. The PSP has a series of achievable commitments that address the industry’s environmental issues and consists of the following fundamental key areas: • The responsible and sustainable use of additives, including (but not limited to) stabilisers, plasticisers, pigments and Bisphenol A. • The responsible and sustainable vinyl recycling programme that quantifies the opportunity for recycling in post-production and post-consumer waste, and sets realistic and sustainable goals. • Open and effective communication with industry role players, the public and government in order to

ensure that PVC is used effectively including cost wise. • Ensuring the industry’s health through product, market and application opportunities, thereby improving human capital and overall growth, prosperity and sustainability of the vinyl industry. • Ensuring a fully functional industry initiative that adds value to both members and the industry by growing a sustainable membership base with an effective marketing plan. The Green Building Council of SA’s recent decision to withdraw the Mat-7 PVC Minimisation credit from the Green Star SA rating system is proof that SAVA’s efforts to the PSP are bearing fruit. Says Bezuidenhout: “SAVA was instrumental in this process, which is a major step forward in the association’s efforts to promote PVC as a responsible and sustainable material with wide areas of application. We are proud of the fact that the GBCSA acknowledged the progress our industry has made to date and that they have deemed the transition in the local vinyls industry to be on par with that of the Australian PVC industry.”

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Imaginative Grain Silo Efficient new design prevents loss of precious food. Local multidisciplinary consultancy, EKO Design has devised an innovative solution to grain storage using Autodesk software, to create a bespoke tent silo in the town of Prieska in the Northern Cape. The innovative silo design is the first of its kind in the country, creating alternative grain storage at a minimum cost, which allows for more storage space for grain. The client was the GWK Group. The silo walls are made out of gunite - a sand and cement mix – with the sand being sourced from the surrounding area. The core of the wall consists of a steel mesh and the concept is protected by a patent. Various design options were explored – from concrete and steel houses to grain bunkers – and eventually the tent silo came out tops. The tent silo effectively

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combines the functionality of conventional silos within a more permanent structure than a grain bunker. It also boasts less grain loss than the other options. The first-of-its-kind, tent silo is unique in the sense that it has a diameter of 60m, and is able to accommodate up to 18,500 tons of grain - nearly four times the amount that can be stored by a regular storage unit. The project has also introduced significant energy savings compared to traditional silo storage. Pieter Fourie of EKO Design used Autodesk Revit in conjunction with Prokon Analysis Software during the design phase, as well as for the cost estimates for the alternative roof structure. “Autodesk Revit assisted us greatly in saving time

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green designs during the modelling phase, before transferring this data into Prokon for structural analysis,” Fourie says. Due to space constraints, and in order to link into existing facilities, the area needed to be surveyed. The surveying data was then fed into Autodesk Revit to enable the accurate positioning of the new structure and facilitate the design. Autodesk software is unique in its ability to be ‘application agnostic,’ meaning it can work and communicate effectively with other software platforms to create a consolidated final product. “Autodesk 3D Revit models not only saved time with regard to modelling the project but automatically created 2D drawings for the contract. This also facilitated visual images that could be rotated to get final approval from the client. Potential clashes of elements within the structure could be identified and solved,” said Fourie. Once the modelling phase was complete, Autodesk Revit also assisted Fourie in illustrating the concept. “The functionality of Autodesk tools made it possible for EKO Design to illustrate links with existing facilities, enabling the client to not only visualise the storage, but the total intake and reclaim process. For example, the Revit data was transferred to Autodesk AutoCAD, which in turn facilitated Autodesk AutoTURN to simulate the movement of trucks and testing for adequate turning circles and illustrate how this unique design is a first for Africa.” he says. By taking advantage of local climate and materials, and combining this with an innovative use of software, EKO Design has created a final product with unique technical detail. The Prieska area has a very dry climate with extreme winter and summer temperatures. EKO Design made the most of this by lowering the silo

two metres into the ground, thereby saving on wall reinforcement as well as keeping the grain cool. To safely store grain, the temperature as well as moisture content of the grain must be managed. In conventional grain bins, aeration systems are used to manage these variables. The tent silo is therefore considered to be environmentally friendly. The silo is fed by means of a centre pipe that has openings to enable smooth distribution of the grain in the silo. This is a further energy saver due to the fact that it eliminates the conventional gantry with conveyor belts that feed the individual bins. This pipe also acts as a structural element to support the fabric. The fabric can easily be replaced by means of lowering it via a pulley system fitted on the centre pole. From a return on investment point of view, this investment outnumbers its alternatives by far. The investment cost is approximately one third of the conventional concrete silo design. Since commissioning the project, only minor changes have been made to the reclaim mechanism. The structure has proven to be very stable, even withstanding forces of a light tornado that uprooted trees in the surrounding area.

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Getting ready to get off the grid Smart ways to be energy efficient and save on costs in the home. Words:By Marius Fourie: Pr.Eng, Hons B.Eng (Elec), CEM Whether they are in remote areas with no access to electricity, or simply concerned about the future cost and reliability of electricity, South Africans are increasingly deciding to reduce their dependence on the electric grid. Fortunately, we have an abundance of sunshine, so photovoltaic (PV) systems in combination with battery backup systems, are much more viable that in most other countries. Before planning an energy efficient building, there is a mindset change that has to happen. We are used to electricity being a single source of energy that is suitable for providing all energy requirements, but when you decide to reduce your dependence on the grid, electricity becomes only part of the solution and you have to employ other energy sources to provide a combined solution. This means that you have to understand the pros and cons of the many options available before deploying an efficient energy system in your house. The biggest energy users in any house are systems that heat so we need to consider alternatives

for geysers, space heating, cooking and for boiling water. There are three alternatives for electric geysers. Heat pumps use about one third as much electricity compared to an electric geyser element, with the rest of the heat being drawn from the environment. Even a third is still a lot if you want to use a PV system with a battery backup to supply 24 hour electricity, so we have to consider solar heating or gas. Solar thermal systems work fine until you have a cloudy day or visitors, so you have to provide for the possibility of running out of hot water. Gas offers a good backup with the advantage that we only use the gas if we need additional heating. For this to be convenient, you have to use mixing valves which divert the hot water to the gas boiler only when the water from the solar system is too cold. Space heating can be done by using efficient fireplaces burning gas or wood, or by installing solar under floor heating. Solar under floor heating works fine but the floor installation is about the height of a brick layer, so it cannot readily be retrofitted. Solar

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green building thermal panels on the roof collect the heat and the system stores the heat in a large tank next to the house. Cooking and boiling in the kitchen must be done by using gas. Washing and drying uses a large amount of power, but only for a few hours per week. A diesel generator is the best option for this. Plan this as a weekly activity and run the generator for those few hours. The generator can also charge the battery backup system when you have too many cloudy days for the PV system. Fridges and freezers use a notable amount of energy. They switch on and off on a continuous basis, so you have to power them from the PV and battery backup system. New fridges and freezers are labelled according to their energy efficiency. You have to choose at least an A+ rated appliance and preferably A++ or A+++ one. Note that every â&#x20AC;&#x153;+â&#x20AC;?denotes about 25% less energy usage. All lighting must be LED or neon, but be careful to select good lights. Read the label and look at the amount of light produced for the power used. Currently, efficacy levels should be 70 to 100 lumens per Watt. Read the label and calculate the efficacy by dividing the lumens specified by the wattage. If you want air conditioning, use evaporative cooling technology. These coolers are unfortunately only available for areas of about 100m2 and up and do increase the humidity levels. There are however

ones that split the working and product airstream and wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t increase the humidity of the product airstream. The working air is expelled outdoors. Most electronic devices such as TVs, laptops and phone charges use little power and are suitable to power off PV systems. Household appliances such as irons and vacuum cleaners are power intensive but are used relatively seldom. It is debatable whether you power them from the generator or PV system. If you power them off the PV system, try to use them during daytime while the PV system produces power. There are also many building design aspects to consider when designing an energy efficient house. These were not covered here, since they are understood by architects and specified in building regulations. Renewable energy systems require an upfront capital investment, so you need to design each subsystem correctly. Deciding who to trust for the correct advice may just be the most difficult part of installing your new energy system.

Marius Fourie; Pr Eng, Hons B.Eng (Elec), CEM W www.greenpro.co.za C +27 83 675 4800

GreenPro Consulting GreenPro consulting was started to educate and advise domestic, commercial and industrial consumers on renewable energy technologies and design aspects. We work with companies who want to save energy to help them understand their current energy use and to identify and implement energy saving opportunities.

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Machinarium rises University of Pretoria student, Heidi van Eeden, recently took first place in Corobrik’s 27th Architectural Student of the Year Award with her thesis Machinarium: Architecture as a living machine, a 21st century textile mill. The Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year Awards promote quality design and acknowledges talent among architectural students. Edna Perez, a PhD candidate at the University of Pretoria who supervised Heidi van Eeden’s thesis, said that the awards were important as they motivated students to think about their roles as architects in a fast-changing world by rewarding them to become the best designers they could be. “I believe winning an award like this is beneficial to the recipient’s career in that it demonstrates a level of competency, ingenuity and also communication that is necessary in practice. I also believe these awards are also important for the profession as they offer an opportunity for reflection and forward thinking,” she said.

New ways in rapidly changing world Van Eeden’s dissertation alludes to new ways of architectural place-making in a rapidly changing, 21st-century world. The project is an investigation of the potential of industry as an urban catalyst – a mechanism with which to regenerate urban environments and re-integrate fragmented socioecological systems. In an attempt to redefine modern concepts of waste and mitigate the flood of pollution emanating from 20th century industrialisation, the investigation is focused on the re-structuring of the textile industry and is contextually based in an ‘urban wasteland’ – the Daspoort Wastewater and Sewage Treatment Works. “The site is re-programmed as part of a new industrial ecology, an architectural system which re-uses waste water and other untapped resources on site to produce textiles and algae-based dye. By integrating local urban communities and natural eco-systems with this industrial space, this 21st-century textile mill is designed as a holistic environment which blurs present-day distinctions between social, productive and natural space and proves that there is productive value in the resources we discard as waste,” said van Eeden in the abstract to her dissertation.

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Heidi van Eeden (Credit University of Pretoria)

“Her project challenges our very perceptions about waste and industry and finds alternatives for these processes in a part of the capital which is considered an urban wasteland. She creates a building that sees potential for life in every aspect of functionality, from processes to materials. Her architectural solution builds on the positive aspects that each activity offers to provide a tangible solution that not only functions efficiently like a machine (using closed loop systems) but also provides the intangible qualities necessary to promote the intangible well-being of social-ecological (people and nature) networks,” said Perez. Perez praised van Eeden for boldly tackling a complex subject that architects and society tended to ignore. “She not only showed that architecture can be used in the design of an ecological industry, but also to elegantly provide all the other aesthetic qualities associated with daily life expressed in a diversity of South African cultures,” she said.

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Totally Concrete, Total Success

Credit Soren Du Preez

More than 4 500 participants from 41 countries attended Totally Concrete and African Construction Expos at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa from 26 to 28 May 2014.

Over 120 industry experts addressed over 700 conference delegates with overwhelming support from the industry with over 70 media and association organisations from across the continent partnering with the event. There were over 170 exhibiting companies displaying an array of products over two expo floors that showcased the manufacture, transport, processing and use of concrete as well as other building materials, technology and machinery. The Totally Concrete and African Construction Expos fast-tracked access into African construction markets through interactive discussions with African construction stakeholders such as HE Vincent Karega, High Commissioner of the Embassy of Rwanda; Eng. Saliu Lawal, National Chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers; and Arch. Daniel Manduku, Executive Director/CEO, National Construction Authority in Kenya, all well placed to facilitate doing business in Africa. Participants discovered first-in-Africa technology including geopolymer applications, 5 mm paper-thin concrete and 3D modelling. Discussions during conference sessions surrounded self-compacting concrete and its use in particular with readymix as well as the future for pre-packed self-compacting concrete which could be pre-blended with all the “ingredients” needed for a specific job. Participants were brought up to date on applications in concrete aesthetics and design, the latest cutting edge applications for self-healing concrete such as the use of resin filled

capsules within the concrete when it is first poured, and the ways in which the cracks find these causing them to burst and fill the cracks.

Industry codes and standards Participants also learned about upcoming changes to industry codes and standards and were able to ask a number of questions about the withdrawal of the 1200 series. They also learned about specifications for the readymix technology and a host of new technology from aggregates to machinery being used around the world which will shortly be coming to South Africa. Participants benefited from new approaches to nondestructive concrete testing and inspections and the latest applications in environmental technology for cement manufacturing. “Wow, what an awesome event – the stands were bigger and better than last year. The future looks bright, and may you remain at the forefront in the industry,” said Warren McKenzie, Concrete Technologist at Murray & Roberts when asked about his experience at the Totally Concrete and African Construction Expos this year.

Totally Concrete Expo E soren.dupreez@hypenica.com T +27 21 700 4300 M + 27 71 747 9642 F +27 21 702 4340

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DDA ARCHITECTS +27 11 789 7266 alberto@ddaaechitects.co.za www.ddaarchitects.co.za We specialise in residential, commercial, educational and international architecture and design. Company Name: Contact Number: E-mail Account: Website Address: Company Description:

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LP ARCHITECTS +27 11 442 6260 enquiries@lparch.co.za www.lparchitects.co.za This practice has experience in design of shopping centres, office blocks and industrial buildings, hospitals and boutique hotels.

SHARP SHOP ARCHITECTS +27 11 615 6742 marianus@sharp-shop.co.za www.sharp-shop.co.za We pride ourselves on our ability to cover a full spectrum of services with a focus on excellence and attention to detail. Company Name: Contact Number: E-mail Address: Website Address: Company Description:

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MELLET AND HUMAN ARCHITECTS +27 12 460 9011 mharch@mweb.co.za www.mellethuman.co.za Award winning luxury residential architects.

AMA ARCHITECTS +27 11 807 7505 Adrian@amagroup.co.za www.amagroup.co.za Specialise in commercial, retail, leisure, residential and industrial architecture.

NICHOLAS PLEWMAN ARCHITECTS +27 11 482 7133 nick@plewmanarchitects.co.za www.plewmanarchitects.co.za We provide design and project implementation that is uncompromisingly innovative and ecologically sustainable in any environment from inner city to the remotest wilderness.

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listings: interior & exterior décor / design Company Name: Contact Number: E-mail Account: Website Address: Company Description:

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UNIQUE STONE & SANDSTONE +27 21 987 2589 uniquestone@vodamail.co.za www.uniquestone.co.za Supplier and manufacturer of sandstone, wall cladding, cobble paving, flagstones, stepping stones and garden furniture.

Company Name: Contact Number: E-mail Address: Website Address: Company Description:

OBBLIGATO +27 31 701 6565 info@obbligato.co.za www.obbligato.co.za Contemporary furniture for retail, commercial and corporate environments.

LOUISE WILEMAN ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN +27 21 913 6200 studio@lwarch.co.za www.lwarch.co.za Specialist in residential architecture, exceptional design, project management and service excellence. Company Name: Contact Number: E-mail Address: Website Address: Company Description:

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HEIDI JAGER INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANTS +27 21 447 7288 Heidi@designschool.co.za www.heidijager.co.za Our portfolio includes Corporate Design, Retail, Leisure Environments and Domestic Interiors.

SILK BY DESIGN +27 31 569 1446 suemc@silkbydesign.co.za www.silkbydesign.co.za Silk by Design is an importer and distributor of fake flowers, orchids, trees and shrubs and supply retailers, architects and designers.

PATIO WAREHOUSE +27 11 801 0820 mia@patiowarehouse.co.za www.patiowarehouse.co.za Africa’s largest selection of patio furniture & accessories.

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ROYCHER CONSTRUCTION +27 21 554 3838 rp@roycher.co.za www.roycherconstruction.co.za We are a multi-disciplinary company and are therefore able to provide a full turnkey service, including kitchens, bathrooms, etc. Company Name: Contact Number: E-mail Account: Website Address: Company Description:

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MRC PAINTINGS +27 76 023 3164 mitchellconradie@gmail.com www.mrc-paintings.co.za We specialise in house, roof and ceiling painting and repairs. We also specialise in tiling, cornicing and palisades.

TECCON CONSTRUCTION +27 11 640 4600 tecconconstruction@mweb.co.za www.teccon.co.za General construction building work. Including slab, brickwork, and civil construction. Building renovation or altering of buildings. Construction of cluster homes, new homes or townhouses, general construction of office blocks, shopping centres and factories. Company Name: Contact Number: E-mail Account: Website Address: Company Description:

Company Name: Contact Number: E-mail Address: Website Address: Company Description:

CV PROJECTS +27 31 312 4555 admin@cvprojects.co.za www.cvprojects.co.za Specialising in bespoke joinery and shopfitting, ceilings & partitions, interior decoration, refurbishment and building works. A CIDB grading of 7 GB PE and 5 CE PE.

TRUMOND +27 82 320 1959 mulder@trumod.co.za www.trumod.co.za Professional design, manufacture and erection of light steel frame buildings and structures.

WITCH ROOMS +27 21 200 8383 cape@witchrooms.co.za www.witchrooms.co.za Witch Rooms offers a complete service, from designing your add-on to drawing up and submitting plans. We specialise in Loft Rooms, Roof Rooms, Home Alterations and Additions.

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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX A. G. ISMAIL...................................................................65

LATEGAN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES ....................160

ACDC DYNAMICS FRANCHISING..............................102

LEVITON SOUTH AFRICA...............................................1

ADENDORFF ARCHITECTS & INTERIORS .................42

LMC GREEN CONSULTING ........................................176

AFRIPACK ................................................................60, 61

MAPEI ..........................................................................164

ALCHEMY ARCHITECTS ..............................................39

MASTER BUILDERS KWAZULU NATAL .....................162

ALUGLASS BAUTECH ................................................ 114

MITEK INDUSTRIES ................................................24, 25

ALUGRO WINDOWS & DOORS..............................80, 81

MUTUAL SAFE.............................................................151

AMBIENTE LUCE...........................................................50

NASHUA LIMITED.......................................................... 11

AMS ..................................................................................7

NOUWENS CARPETS .............................................84, 85

ANSELL INTERIOR ........................................................74

OFFIX OFFICE FURNITURE .......................................156

ARCELOR MITTAL.......................................................200

ON TAP.................................................................121, 128 PHICOR........................................................................166 POWDER-LAK .............................................................140 ROBERTSON VENTILATION INDUSTRIES ........178, 179 ROSEMA GROUP ........................................................173 RURAL DEVELOPMENT & LAND REFORM ...............191 SA VINYLS ASSOCIATION ..................................182, 183 SAINT GOBAIN ISOVER .........................................66, 67 SAINT GOBAIN WEBER ..........................................70, 71 SALVOCORP ............................................................... 110 SAMSUNG AIR.........................................98, 99, 100, 101 SAVY DESIGNS .............................................................52 SEAQUAL.....................................................................188 SEPHAKU CEMENT ....................................................169 SILVERAY STATIONERY COMPANY ..........................185 SOLENT TRADING ......................................................103 SOLYX FILMS SA.....................................................76, 77 SOUTH AFRICAN WOOD PRESERVES ASSOCIATION .....................................................146, 147 SPECIALISED EXHIBITION INTERBUILD ....................17 SPECIALISED HEATING APPLIANCES ......................104 STONE NATURE CONSERVATION.............................166 STYLE DÉCOR ..............................................................48

AZERO AVENUE ..............................................................3 BLUE SCOPE STEEL SA.........................................58, 59 BODACIOUS ENERGY ............................................5,180 BOOMGATE SYSTEMS .................................................16 C&M LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES ..................................45 CENTURION SYSTEMS ..............................................133 CERAMIC WHOLESALERS......................................... 116 CHAIR EXPRESS ........................................................158 CHEMSPEC PAINT ......................................................138 CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY...................................................94, 95 DACEYS ...............................................................148, 154 DECOREX ......................................................................18 DEN BRAVEN SEALANTS...............................................9 EAGLE LIGHTING..........................................................96 ECO LIFESTYLES .......................................................108 ENGINEERING COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA ......32, 33 EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE ASSOCIOATION OF SOUTH AFRICA .......................................................12 GEBERIT SA ................................................ 117, 119, 197 GEMINI FRAMELESS ............................................82, 124 GENUS POWER SA.....................................................106 GEO TECH ...................................................................136 GREEN ACOUSTICS ...............................................62, 63 IAN FULLER AGENCIES .............................................144 INSTITUTE FOR TIMBER CONSTRUCTION SOUTH AFRICA ...........................................................142

THE SOUTH AFRICAN ASSOCIATION FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY..........................................36 THERMGUARD ..............................................................54 TUFF FLOORS...............................................................92 UNIVERSAL KITCHENS & GRANITE .......................... 112 VIEGA.......................................................................90, 91

INTASA SOUTH AFRICA................................................87

WATER CONSERVATION SYSTEMS..........................130

INTERSLAB....................................................................88

WILITE..........................................................................184

JOHAN LOUW & ASSOCIATES...................................198

WORLDS VIEW..............................................................13

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