CAPE TOWNS TOP ARCHITECTS DESIGN GREEN BUILDING FOR ENERGY EFFIECIENCY

Energy efficiency means that buildings ventilate more naturally and incorporate shading devices so that less air-conditioning is required. Other green practices relate to rain water harvesting makes the building water self-sufficient. Insulation is key to energy efficient building. Choice of materials relates to overall sustainability, and reduced carbon footprint.

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4. CRYSTAL TOWERS HOTEL

Shutters on the Facade

SHUTTERS ON THE FACADE - Shutters on each and every window are a design feature as well as providing critical shading. For more country building designs by custom home architects view ARCHITECTCAPETOWN by clicking on the link.

The ground Floor

Cantilevered overhangs

CANTILEVERED OVERHANGS - Deep overhangs provide shade for the story bellow. Partially supported by double story reinforced concrete columns. ARCHITECTCAPETOWN by clicking on the link. Beverley Hui Architects c designs contemporary farmhouses in various styles.

The Sanctuary shopping center

High Performance Glass

HIGH PERFORMANCE GLASS has changed from being a luxury to a necessity, and is worth the investment. Click here to view more of the best cape town architects.

5. ASTRON ENERGY BUILDING

Astron Energy Building

ASTRON ENERGY CENTURY CITY OFFICES - One of the first buildings to create a shading envelope around the building as a design feature. award winning building at Century City. It's almost impossible to find out who the architect was - contact us if you know. TOP-ARCHITECTS and leave your comments.

The ground Floor

Water Efficient Building

In 2018 Astron Energy won a five-star certification for its water syste, by the Water and Sanitation department of SA. View CAPETOWNSPLENDOUR to see more green buildings by other architects.

The facade

View from the Main Road

VIEW FROM THE MAIN ROAD - The building changes completely depending on from which side it is viewed. View CAPETOWNSPLENDOUR to see interesting architecture in Somerset West.