The community center stood solid. Outside, a torrential Highveld thunderstorm hammered the earth—a storm that would have compromised a shallow foundation. Inside, the air was cool and still, the double-glazed windows keeping the elements at bay while the solar geysers—installed per the Architective sustainability codes—heated the water for the kitchen.
: Introduced in 2011, this section addresses energy usage, requiring buildings to use energy efficiently and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Thermal, energy & sustainability
Inspections, record keeping & certification
Fire safety (SANS 10400-T and local fire by-laws)
– Energy efficiency in buildings (critical for new construction and major renovations).
RussianThe community center stood solid. Outside, a torrential Highveld thunderstorm hammered the earth—a storm that would have compromised a shallow foundation. Inside, the air was cool and still, the double-glazed windows keeping the elements at bay while the solar geysers—installed per the Architective sustainability codes—heated the water for the kitchen.
: Introduced in 2011, this section addresses energy usage, requiring buildings to use energy efficiently and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The community center stood solid
Thermal, energy & sustainability
Inspections, record keeping & certification The community center stood solid. Outside
Fire safety (SANS 10400-T and local fire by-laws) the air was cool and still
– Energy efficiency in buildings (critical for new construction and major renovations).
