The iconic Portside building in the Cape Town skyline, with its eye-catching Atlantic-green glass façade, has set an example for all skyscrapers in South Africa by becoming the first of its type to have received an Energy Performance Certificate. The Portside Body Corporate has taken the lead in the Cape Town city bowl and has successfully completed the EPC process. Bluedust EPC, as their consultants on the project stated, “It is an honour to have ensured that this iconic building is leading the charge in both the Mother City and the country on compliance with energyefficiency regulations”. The building was originally given a 5 Star Green Star SA – Office v1 Design Rating in 2013, followed by a 5 Star Green Star SA Office v1 As-built rating in 2015. By receiving its EPC so soon after the regulations were promulgated, and more than a year and a half before the deadline for compliance for mandatory buildings, the Body Corporate has demonstrated its continued commitment to providing their tenants and owners alike with a well-managed and sustainablebuilding.
