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Page 4 Construction Insight Magazine Construction Insight Magazine Page 5 ALW Estates, New Atholl Towers Phase 2 T here’s a major shift within the property leasing market currently, as landlords look to improve the water and energy efficiencies of their rental properties and tenants seek out greener buildings that promise significant financial benefits. With an inherent focus on constructing environmentally-sound buildings, ALW Estates has successfully tapped into this trend, with its latest property – Atholl Towers at 129 Patricia Road in Sandton – effectively offering eco-conscious tenants an opportunity to rent a holistic green building. The building is aiming to achieve a 4 Star Green Star SA – Office v1 Design certification from the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) once completed. Construction on phase two commenced in November 2011 and is scheduled for completion in early 2014. Phase one has already been completed and houses Volkswagen South Africa’s Sales and Marketing operations. The 10080m 2 GLA development which is located on Katherine Street, a main arterial into the Sandton CBD, will have 482 parking bays and five basement levels. It’s visible from the highway and has unbelievable views across Joburg’s northern suburbs. With excellent access in the form of nearby highways and a Gautrain bus stop right outside, the building is perfectly positioned for corporate headquarters. The Developer’s objectives were to create a future proof, energy efficient building that was environmentally-friendly and resource efficient. Added to this, ALW wanted to produce a compelling, modern space that would appeal to forward-thinking tenants. The building boasts an energy efficient envelope through highly efficient glazing and insulation, while its energy efficient design incorporates optimised air- conditioning and a central heat recovery system, motion sensor light fittings and hot water generated from waste heat from the aircon system. Otis GeN2 regen drive elevators, which are up to 75% more efficient than non- generative drive lifts, round off the green features. Some of the challenges encountered during construction were the site’s lengthy rezoning process, which presented as an obstacle but it was achieved and the entire sanitation system from Patricia to Dennis Road in Sandton has been upgraded now with new cement pipes. Electricity was another challenge as ESKOM needed to upgrade the area. Earthworks presented another challenge, this took seven months with vibration control on blasting procedures in place, as a result of a large volume of rock which needed to be removed, and the close proximity of the VW building and the Park Inn Hotel. Mr. Gary Woolf , Director of ALW Estates (e Developers) Tel: (011) 807 7505 Fax: (011) 807 7509 Email: [email protected] Website: www.amagroup.co.za TEL: (011) 474 2550 FAX: (011) 474 3252 MOBILE: (082) 305 2804 EMAIL: [email protected] Advertorial Advertorial
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ALW Estates, New Atholl Towers Phase 2
There’s a major shift within the property leasing market currently, as landlords look to improve the water and energy efficiencies of their rental properties and tenants
seek out greener buildings that promise significant financial benefits.
With an inherent focus on constructing environmentally-sound buildings, ALW Estates has successfully tapped into this trend, with its latest property – Atholl Towers at 129 Patricia Road in Sandton – effectively offering eco-conscious tenants an opportunity to rent a holistic green building.
The building is aiming to achieve a 4 Star Green Star SA – Office v1 Design certification from the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) once completed.
Construction on phase two commenced in November 2011 and is scheduled for completion in early 2014. Phase one has already been completed and houses Volkswagen South Africa’s Sales and Marketing operations.
The 10080m2 GLA development which is located on Katherine Street, a main arterial into the Sandton CBD, will have 482 parking bays and five basement levels. It’s visible from the highway and has unbelievable views across Joburg’s northern suburbs. With excellent access in the form of nearby highways and a Gautrain bus stop right outside, the building is perfectly positioned for corporate headquarters.
The Developer’s objectives were to create a future proof, energy efficient building that was environmentally-friendly and resource efficient. Added to this, ALW wanted to produce
a compelling, modern space that would appeal to forward-thinking tenants.
The building boasts an energy efficient envelope through highly efficient glazing and insulation, while its energy efficient design incorporates optimised air-conditioning and a central heat recovery system, motion sensor light fittings and hot water generated from waste heat from the aircon system.
Otis GeN2 regen drive elevators, which are up to 75% more efficient than non-generative drive lifts, round off the green features.
Some of the challenges encountered during construction were the site’s lengthy rezoning process, which presented as an obstacle but it was achieved and the entire sanitation system from Patricia to Dennis Road in Sandton has been upgraded now with new cement pipes. Electricity was another challenge as ESKOM needed to upgrade the area. Earthworks presented another challenge, this took seven months with vibration control on blasting procedures in place, as a result of a large volume of rock which needed to be removed, and the close proximity of the VW building and the Park Inn Hotel.
Mr. Gary Woolf , Director of ALW Estates (The Developers)
Tel: (011) 807 7505
Fax: (011) 807 7509
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.amagroup.co.za
TEL: (011) 474 2550 FAX: (011) 474 3252MOBILE: (082) 305 2804EMAIL: [email protected]
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