Michael Chu’di Ejekam : The Tie to Green
One of the most notable projects Michael Chu’di Ejekam has been involved in is Heritage Place, the first certified green commercial building in Lagos, Nigeria. The building, itself, looks sleek and modern, and is bones are quite innovative, too. There are many green features inside Heritage place, but some of the most important are its water-recycling system, high-efficiency/ activity-sensing lighting, and glazing. The building actually collects rainwater and uses it for the restrooms and irrigation, which cuts down significantly on how much water the building and its occupants use. The structure was also laid out perfectly, so that it would receive plenty of natural sunlight and ventilation, but minimizes solar exposure, so the overall heating and cooling costs are less, while maintaining a comfortable temperature inside. With all these energy saving features, the structure uses 30-40% less energy than other buildings in Lagos.
