Premier Foods Facility achieves Green Star and Net Zero Carbon Certification

The Premier Foods Facility in Lords View Industrial Park, owned by Equites, was recently certified with a Green Star Custom Industrial and Net Zero-CARBON As-Built rating.

Ecolution was appointed as the Net Zero and Green Star Accredited Professionals on the project.

This state-of-the-art sustainable warehouse facility consists of warehouse space, yards, and office facilities, providing a healthier environment for employees through increased ventilation rates and non-volatile organic compound finishing materials.

Some of the sustainable building features include:

• Advanced energy and water metering strategy 

• Efficient LED lighting and control

• mix-mode ventilation system of mechanically ventilated and naturally ventilated spaces

• individually addressable lighting with occupancy sensors available.

• integrated BMS system records and logs all the energy and water usage within the building and can be displayed in real-time.

• a Photovoltaic (PV) system on the roof that provides over and above the energy consumption of the entire facility.

• paints, adhesives sealants, and carpets have low VOC emissions.

• efficient water-saving fixtures

• attenuation pond to reduce stormwater runoff

• cyclist facilities for all staff with lockers, showers and changing facilities

• landscaped outdoor seating for staff

• high recycled steel content 

• the inclusion of blinds for glare control for occupants

For more information on our Green Building Certification Services, please contact us on hello@ecolution.co.za.