Energy – what has your project done to minimise overall energy usage?
By installing over-sized sun-controlled louvres across the length of the external façade, internal temperatures could be controlled and this eliminated the need for internal air-conditioning.
The introduction of a ‘night sky cooling’ system to collect, store and reuse rainwater in mechanical units has helped to prevent ‘sick building’ syndrome.
To conserve water we have introduced on-site tanks for reuse in toilet flushings and irrigation.
Embedding hydronic pipes within the floor slab helps to reduce the energy consumption and prevent radiant cooling to interior spaces. Also introduced was an integrated under-floor displacement air system that services all offices and workstations for greater comfort in the working environment.

Waste – what has your project done to minimise overall waste production?
FMSA followed the Department of Justice’s strict guidelines and developed a waste management strategy. Waste is collected, sorted and dispersed on site. Recycling bins are selectively placed around the offices and paper wastage is minimised by reusing, printing on both sides, etc.

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Energy – what has your project done to minimise overall energy usage?
The building configuration consists of a central core and four glazed facades, allowing for an abundance of natural light. The Interior design approach seeks to maximise access to natural light and views by providing an open plan environment.
By design 90% of workstations are within eight meters of daylight. This provides dual energy savings and productivity gains through reduced need for artificial light and improved indoor environmental quality for occupants

Waste – what has your project done to minimise overall waste production?
The construction phase of the base building provided maximum integration opportunities resulting in cost savings as well as waste minimisation.
Materials and products for installation were selected and assessed on the basis of their low environmental impact, recycled content, recycle-ability and the waste management systems of their relative manufacturers.

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