PCFB

Pneumoconiosis
is fibrosis of the lungs due to dust of free silica or dust containing free silica, whether or not such disease is accompanied by tuberculosis of the lungs, or any other disease of the pulmonary or respiratory organs caused by exposure to such dust; or

fibrosis of the lungs due to dust of asbestosis or dust containing asbestos, whether or not such disease is accompanied by tuberculosis of the lungs, or any other disease caused by exposure to such dust

Mesothelioma

is a primary malignant neoplasm of the mesothelial tissue due to dust of asbestos or dust containing asbestos, whether or not such disease is accompanied by tuberculosis of the lungs or by any other disease caused by exposure to such dust

To emphasise the organisation’s accessibility to the public, their new reception area was designed to be very open and welcoming, including “door free” access since some visitors arrive in wheelchairs.

The new office includes the following features, in addition to the use of low VOC construction materials and the re-use of PCFB furniture and base building ceiling tiles:

• LED lighting

• Fan coil units with timer controls

• Water saving faucets

• Energy star electrical appliances

• Dedicated recycling bins

• Smart meters to monitor energy use

• Height adjustable work-desks

• Ceiling fans

• IAQ sensors

• Green walls and interior planting

As a result of incorporating the above features, a very thoughtful design process and construction on site, the project achieved its BEAM Plus Interior Version 2.0 Platinum rating shortly after completion.