Bucksburn Apartments
In 2016, the Vineyard Hotel expanded to offer three apartment-style suites, aimed at long-stay guests, located on a separate property adjacent to the main hotel building. As long-standing sustainability consultants of the Vineyard Hotel, Ecolution Consulting was tasked with managing the Green Star Certification process.
Client Name: Vineyard Hotel
Project Location: Cape Town
Certification Achieved: 5 Star Green Star SA. Multi-residential
Project Details
Some of the sustainability features of the project include:
Over 70% waste diversion during construction
Recycled content in building material
Borehole water used for construction and irrigation
FSC certified timber flooring
South African first Solarus Photovoltaic Thermal (PVT) system proving both electricity and hot water for the building.
100% Efficient LED lighting
Highly efficient VRF HVAC
Occupancy sensors for lighting and HVAC control
Energy efficient appliances
Grey water harvesting, reuse and non-potable toilet flushing
Water efficient fittings, appliances and irrigation
Advanced energy and water metering available for guests to view
On-site waste separation
