The breathtaking Alice Lane Phase III building boasts many green features, such as energy-efficient lighting and air-conditioning systems, and is designed such that the maximum natural light is let into the building – granting the added benefit of good views to occupants. Certified in December 2015, this 3rd-phase green project forms part of the Alice Lane R1 billion mixed-use development situated on the corner of Alice Lane and 5th Street, includes easy access to the Gautrain station as well as various malls, embassies, hotels and offices, and comprises three buildings and a piazza.

Sustainable Building Features

• A carbon-emission reduction of 55% against a building modelled by SANS 204:208.
• Lighting power density of under 2W/m2 per 100 Lux for the usable area.
• Good levels of daylight for users, having been modelled to show over 30% of usable area has daylight illuminance of at least 250 Lux.
• Over 80% of the usable area has a visual connection to the external environment.
• Water and energy is metered for all major water uses and is connected to a Building Management System for management of water and energy consumption.

Building Information

Address: Corner 5th Street & Alice Lane, Sandton
Gross floor area: 35 000 m²
Commercial office area: 34 755 m²
Car parking area: 40 822 m²

Project Team

OWNER: PIVOTAL PROPERTY INVESTMENT FUND, ABLAND
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER: TAEMANE CONSULTING
QUANTITY SURVEYORS: QUANTICOST
ARCHITECTS: PARAGON ARCHITECTS
FIRE ENGINEER: INTERNATIONAL FIRE ENGINEERING (SA)
MECHANICAL ENGINEER: C3 CONSULTING ENGINEERS
SUSTAINABLE BUILDING CONSULTANT: SOLID GREEN CONSULTING
WET SERVICES: MG BUILDING SERVICES
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS: L&S CONSULTING
PROJECT MANAGER: ABLAND
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: THE OCHRE OFFICE
MAIN CONTRACTOR: WBHO