The Sandilands project is designed to adhere to Green Building Index Gold standards. Key features include low heat gains that proactively cools the indoors. Even construction methods are planned with recycling initiatives to minimise waste and lessen impact on the environment. Its lush landscapes, nurtured with rain water and other efficient water fittings substantially reduces water consumption.
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY
To minimise heat absorption through glass, a special glazing will be installed on exterior windows. This keeps out the heat but not the light, to ensure homes are cooler and brighter. This together with other initiatives such as higher landscaped area, orientation of building and shading results in energy-efficient architecture that lessens air-cond usage and drastically reduces electricity load.
INDOOR ENVIRONMENT QUALITY
At Sandilands we only use the highest quality Low VOC paint that does not emit Volatile Organic Compounds, known to be one of the causes of cancer. As a healthier option, no formaldehyde is used on finishes.
SUSTAINABLE SITE PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
More than 25% of area is used for vertical landscaping and building sky gardens to maintain a cooler and healthier surrounding.
A customised formworks system that produces high quality but generates 20x less waste is used for construction. This is targeted to achieve an IBS (Industrial Building System) score of more than 60.
The usage of re-cycling bins during construction and the proposed recycle centre also contributes towards generating less waste.
WATER EFFICIENCY
Sandilands is also designed to collect rain water for watering the landscape, thus saving tap water by more than 50%. An additional 50% in savings will be achieved with the water-efficient sanitary & tap fittings. Water from fire protection system’s periodic testing will also be recycled into fire fighting tanks.
INNOVATIONS
Light sensors in common areas that automatically switches off 70% of lights when daylight is adequate, together with high efficiency light fittings in car parks will lower electricity consumption. This translates to lower service charges.
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