The buildings are all orientated east/west with entrances to foyers on the west-side. The office park has good transportation connections. In-house facilities management of the owner manages the complex.

Sustainable Building Features

• A building user’s guide for occupants/tenants and a useful building operations manual for the facilities manager are both operational.
• The Indoor Environment measured confirmed good levels of fresh-air being maintained and lighting comfort is provided by retrofitted electronic ballast energy efficient luminaires.
• The building shape and space planning also provides good daylight and views.
• Energy consumption data measured during the performance period has shown a EWP score of 7/10.
• A Green Travel Plan, Procurement and Purchasing Policy, Landscape-, as well as an Integrated Pest Management Plan were developed for occupants, managers and service providers.

Building Information

Address: La Lucia Ridge Office Park, Umhlanga, Kwa-Zulu Natal
Total gross floor area: 7084.27 m²
Total commercial office area: 4497.95 m²
Car parking area:  2136.53 m²

Project Team

OWNER: Growthpoint Properties
ACCREDITED PROFFESSIONAL: Solid Green Consulting