When building any project along the coast, there are quite a few pertinent issues you should pay attention to, in order to ensure the longevity of your project and the maximization of the returnson your investment.

KNOW YOUR FLOOD LINES

When there's a heavy downpour, how high does the sea level rise and how close does it get toyour plot or property?

GREENERY

Being close to mother nature already, you can successfully enhance the beauty of your property with ample appropriate greenery. This can also help you protect your land from erosion and prevent flooding.

MATERIALS AND MAINTENANCE

Salt water causes rust that can weaken the structure. When building a coastal structure therefore, don't try to go cheap at all! Use materials that are durable, corrosion resistant and easy to maintain.

These factors contributed immensely to the design
and construction of this green headquarters in
ae

The Burkina Shippers’ Council project is a 3 storey office with a total floor area of 2983 square meters. It is purposely designed for the head office of the Burkina’s Shippers’ Council in Ghana. The Building consist of 3 floors of which one is
dedicated to the needs of the client which includes training rooms, board rooms, offices, kitchenettes, transport offices, etc.., and open offices for rental for businesses operating within the Port.

The structure of the building has it longest side facing north-south orientation to reduce the heat gained from the sun which are usually on our west and east facades. On the west and east facades, the building has slit small slim windows to reduce
solar heat gain on the east facade, and on the west facade all the washrooms and staircases have been put on the west facades. This allows the building to be more energy efficient in terms of the use of air conditioning and heat gain. Also the building is designed such that the large glass facades have a view towards the sea and towards the beautiful port during the day and night.

The interior of the building is cladded with composite wood sided panels and large porcelain tiles together with curtain walling. This will hopefully reduce the maintenance cost that comes with frequent painting.

The form was determined by the need to maintain a very huge existing tree on the site leading to a “y” form which straddled with the tree along its middle axis. Hence being ecological friendly to the site.

The parking lot has been designed with extensive landscaping with trees to provide shade for both cars & pedestrians.