The Client?s brief was to create a flagship building based on ecological sustainable principles which would showcase their philosophy toward the natural environment. Thus, the design response was a building that would be sustainable on all three levels; ecological, socially and economical. Understanding that these three pillars of sustainability influences one another, the objective was to find a balance. 

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Architects: Earthworld Architects & Interiors

Location: Pretoria, South Africa

Area: 1949.0 sqm

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: DOOK Photography

Collaborators: DFL Engineering / JC van der Linde & Venter
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From the architect. The Client?s brief was to create a flagship building based on ecological sustainable principles which would showcase their philosophy toward the natural environment. Thus, the design response was a building that would be sustainable on all three levels; ecological, socially and economical. Understanding that these three pillars of sustainability influences one another, the objective was to find a balance. 

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Passive systems like orientation, shading, natural ventilation and lighting were carefully considered to create a good static basis. These systems would ensure a broader comfort zone for users....