建筑师们表示，Clearpoint将是“斯里兰卡可持续发展住宅的先驱，其目标是推进城市生活，同时保持与自然和周边环境的平衡，公寓的主要重点是营造一种地面生活的感觉。将采取措施减少能源和水的消耗，包括将太阳能用于公共空间。”

According to the architects, Clearpoint will "be pioneering sustainable residences in Sri Lanka, with the aim of taking urban living forward while still maintaining a balance with nature and the surrounding environment, the main focus of the apartments being to create a sentiment of ground level living. Measures will be in place to reduce energy and water consumption, including the use of solar energy for communal spac

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窗台

Windows and Terraces

“一套公寓内发热的主要原因之一是斯里兰卡的所有公寓都有直接暴露在阳光下的窗户。为了对抗这种影响，我们有意识地设计了我们整个建筑的窗户，没有直接的阳光。我们通过将普通阳台扩展成大面积的露台来实现这一点。这在提供遮阳的实际好处的同时，也会为居住者提供额外的外部娱乐空间。“

"One of the main reasons for heat gain within an apartment is the fact that all apartments in Sri Lanka have windows which are directly exposed to sunlight. To counter this effect, we have consciously designed our entire building with windows that do not receive direct sunlight. We achieve this by extending ordinary balconies into large format terraces. This, while providing the practical benefit of shade, will also provide the occupants with extra external entertainment space."

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可持续空调

Sustainable Air Conditioning

“由于这些公寓因直接受到阳光照射而无法获得热量，因此可以减少空调的体积，从而减少冷却房间所需的能源。此外，所有公寓都经过交叉通风，以便自然冷却内部。”

"Since the apartments will gain no heat due to direct exposure to sunlight, it was possible to reduce the size of the air conditioners, thus requiring less energy to cool the apartments. In addition, all apartments are cross ventilated for the purpose of cooling the inside na

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梯田滴灌

Planted Terraces and Drip Irrigation

他说：“在露台上种植，使建筑物有其独特的外观，但有一个更实际的理由来种植。植物有吸收声音的自然趋势，无论是在内部还是外部。植物提供遮荫、冷却露台和缓冲辐射热(如果瓷砖加热，热量就会反射到屋主的露台上)。白天产生的氧气意味着更清洁的空气，而树叶则是进入你公寓的灰尘的天然过滤器。此外，当局亦规定住户可自行种植植物。“

"Planting on the terraces give the building its unique look but there is a more practical reason for the planting. Plants have a natural tendency to absorb sound, both internally and externally. Plants provide shade, cooling the terraces and buffering radiant heat (heat that can reflect off the occupant’s terrace if the tiles heat up). Oxygen produced during the daytime means cleaner air, while leaves act as a natural filter for dust which otherwise enters your apartment. There is also provision for the occupants to grow their own plants."

他说：“整个建筑物已安装了一个自动滴灌系统，使花园得以维持，而毋须占用人浇灌植物。我们会设立一个滴灌系统，而不是一个可节省用水的洒水系统。”

"An automated drip irrigation system has been incorporated throughout the building so that the gardens are maintained without the occupants having to water the plants. There will be a drip system instead of a sprinkler system which will save wat

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Solar Panels

“安装在屋顶上的太阳能电池板将提供足够的能源，为公共和大堂灯、电梯、灰水回收系统、污水回收系统和其他公用事业等公共设施提供电力。任何多余的电力将使用净计量系统出售给电网。”

"Solar panels installed on the roof will provide enough energy to power the common amenities such as public and lobby lights, elevators, the grey water recycling system, the sewage recycling system and other public utilities. Any excess power will be sold to the electricity grid using a net metering system."

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灰水回用系统

Grey Water Recycling System

他说：“住宅用水的主要用途之一是冲厕。为了减少用水，将从公寓的淋浴和浴室的水槽中收集水，并通过一个循环系统将水处理到不到10 BOD(生物需氧量)。再利用的水与雨水混合，送到浴室冲水，还用于滴灌系统。“

"One of the main uses of water in apartments is for flushing. In an effort to reduce the water usage, water will be collected from the apartment showers and bathroom sinks, running it through a recycling system which will process the water to be less than 10 BOD (Bio Oxygen Demand). The recycled water is mixed with rain water and sent through to the bathroom flushes and is also used in the drip irrigation system."

该大楼预计将于2015年晚些时候完工。

The building is expected to be completed by late 2015.

参考资料：ClearPoint常驻人员

References: Clearpoint Residencies