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Bomax | Sustainability Architects
Bomax considers Sustainability Architecture in terms of the defined Green Star Rating tool as set out by the Green Building Council of South Africa, and aims to achieve the best possible rating on all commercial projects. The following categories are used by the GBCSA to evaluate a buildings environmental green star rating: |
Management
Users guide | Thermal manager | Water |
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Transport
Alternative modes | Building location to minimise transport |
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Land use & Ecology
Topsoil | Re-use land | Clean & reclaim |
IEQ: Indoor Environmental Quality
Ventilation | Daylight | Views | Thermal comfort |
Water
Reduce consumption & landscape demand | Recycle grey water |
Emissions
Ozone Depletion Potential | Insulation material |
Energy
Minimise greenhouse gas emissions |
Materials
Re-use & recycle | Sustainable timber | Minimise demolition |
Innovation
New strategies | New environmental design |