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Green Building Library

Industry leading content to support your green building journey

Welcome to the Green Building Library, your comprehensive resource base for information to enhance your green building initiatives. Whether you’re an Accredited Professional (AP), a green building enthusiast, or someone looking to explore sustainable practices, this is your gateway to valuable resources.

What you'll find in our library

  • Published Research Reports: Access insightful research reports published by GBCSA that delve into various aspects of green building.
  • Technical Manuals: Explore technical manuals and guidelines to help you navigate the intricacies of sustainable building practices.
  • Latest GBCSA Member Product Catalogue: Stay updated with the latest offerings from our Building Product members.
  • Local Context Reports: Gain valuable insights into green building practices specific to other African countries, expanding your understanding of sustainable construction beyond borders.
  • GBCSA Annual Integrated Reports: Review our annual integrated reports to stay informed about our organisation's progress and contributions to the green building community.
  • Other Content Publications: Find additional publications and resources that will assist you in achieving your green building goals.

For technical resources related to certification tools, such as Technical Clarifications, visit Zendesk

  • Socio-economic Category Technical Manual

    Technical Manuals Published on 23 Apr 2024
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  • The Rands and Sense of Green Building

    Technical Manuals
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  • Existing Building Performance v1 Technical Manual

    Technical Manuals
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  • Interiors v1 Technical Manual

    Technical Manuals
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  • Green Star Office v1.1 Technical Manual

    Technical Manuals
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  • Green Lease Toolkit

    Technical Manuals
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  • Green Star Public & Education Building

    Technical Manuals
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  • Green Star Office v1 Technical Manual

    Technical Manuals
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  • Green Star Retail Centre v1 Manual

    Technical Manuals
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  • Green Star Multi Unit Residential v1 Technical Manual

    Technical Manuals
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  • Cost of Green Building 2016 First Edition

    Technical Manuals
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  • GBCSA Net Zero Technical Manual V1.0

    Technical Manuals
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Individual Membership

Designed for professionals acting in their individual capacity, including single consultant-businesses.

Organisational Membership

Ideal for companies, government departments, and organisations.

  • Total Employees: 1 - 5 Employees - R 4080.00
  • Total Employees: 6 - 20 Employees - R 12570.00
  • Total Employees: 21 - 50 Employees - R 24690.00
  • Total Employees: 51 Plus Employees - R 43840.00

Lisa Reynolds

Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director

Lisa Reynolds is the CEO of the Green Building Council South Africa.

Lisa was the driver for the drafting of Energy Efficiency Standards and Regulations for Buildings and has been involved in Energy Efficiency since 2003. She serves on many committees in the SABS and within the energy management professionals’ space. She was President of the SAEEC from 2016 to 2019 and was the previous President of the ESCo (Energy Services Companies) Association. Lisa was instrumental in the formation of SAFEE (Southern African Females in Energy Efficiency) within SAEEC.

She has assisted the South African Government with its Green Building Framework policies, Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives and Energy Efficiency Strategies

Her passion for the “Green space” started with the birth of the Green Building Council in 2007. Lisa served on the Board and the Technical Committee of the GBCSA, as well as on several Technical Working Groups for Rating Tools and Criteria. Lisa. became CEO in June 2020.

Lisa has a BSc, an MBA and a CEM. Lisa’s awards include the 2007 ETA Award for Women, 2008 Individual Energy (SAEE), 2012 SABS Standards Writer Award; the 2014 Women in Energy (SAWIEN); and the 2016 Ian Lane Hall of Fame award.

Lisa is committed to growing the Green Economy within a Green Recovery.

Organisational categories

As an organisational member, you will fall into one of the below categories, and be charged according to specific size indicators. Please reach out to us for any further clarity on which category is best for your organisation

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Property Developers

Annual Turnover

Investors, Owners, Property Managers

Total Asset Value

Major Corporate Tenants & Retail

Annual Gross Rentals

Building Contractors

Annual Turnover

Building Product Manufacturers & Distributors

Annual Turnover

Professional Services: Architects, Designers, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, PM’s, Consultants, Legal

Number of employees

Research, Higher Education, NGO’S & Regulators

NGO or Research/Higher Education/ Regulators

Related Interests: Utilities, Financial, Insurance, etc.

Annual Turnover

Government

Local/ municipal/ provincial/ state 
Contact GBCSA to confirm your category