PwC Tower
PwC Tower, a development by Goldkey Properties, has received EDGE Certification.
EDGE is an internationally-recognized green building certification system operated by the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
It rewards developers who implement strategies to reduce energy and water use in their buildings, as well as reducing the ‘embodied energy’ in their building materials.
EDGE certification is a testament to a developer’s commitment to sustainability.
Fuseina Abu, Managing Director of Goldkey Properties, said, “Given our position as leaders in the Ghanaian real estate market, not going green with the PwC Tower was never an option.
“Producing efficient, green buildings is an integral part of our strategy.”
PwC Tower is one of the most dynamic working environments in Ghana. It is a modern commercial facility, boasting of high-end interior finishes, modern architectural design and state-of-the-art mechanical systems and technology. It offers the highest quality ‘Grade A’ office space.
Some sustainable features of the building include the use of an advanced system of waste management, which reduces consumption of mains water; a modern, integrated energy-saving HVAC system which efficiently filters air, replenishes oxygen and controls temperature in every space; a specialized waffle slab flooring system, which is designed to produce greater strength whilst using a smaller volume of concrete and steel.
Even though the slabs have a flat top surface, the underside is moulded to produce a honeycomb or “waffle” effect which makes the slabs stronger than a conventional flat slab.
Goldkey Properties says its goal is to outpace conventional buildings by being environmentally and socially responsible, and to improve the quality of life of its occupants.
It added that PwC Tower was one of the first modern commercial spaces in Ghana to receive EDGE certification and would be a benchmark in sustainability for upcoming developments.