PTI, Nelson Mandela Bay

• Client: REDISA, the Recycling and Economic Development Institute of South Africa.
• The team: Architects: Imbono FJA Architects, Electrical & Mechanical Engineer: CA Du Toit Consulting Engineers, Quantity Surveyors: Rousseau Probert Elliot, Structural/ Civil Engineers: Sigma Consulting, Main Contractor: AVENG Grinaker LTA, Building Simulations: GreenPlan, Sustainble Design Review Consultants: Design for Abundance
• The scope of work: The PTI is a building designed to facilitate research and innovation in the field of product lifecycle and recycling.
• Interesting facts: The Product Testing Institute is a Green Star rated building with the Green Building Council of South Africa, it is registered in the Public and Education v1 category. The building was awarded a six star rating- the first in the Eastern Cape.