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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 GBCSA 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

  • The Rands and Sense of Green Building

    Technical Manuals
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  • Green Lease Toolkit

    Technical Manuals
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  • Green Building in South Africa - Guide to Costs and Trends 2016 Edition

    Technical Manuals Published on 12 Sep 2025
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  • Green Building in South Africa - Guide to Costs and Trends 2019 Edition

    Publications
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  • COVID-19 Impact on rating tools GBCSA

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  • Integrated Annual Report 2018

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  • 2019 Integrated Annual Report.

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  • Getting to Zero: A Guide to developing Net Zero Buildings in South Africa

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  • Impact of COVID on rating tools

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  • Integrated Annual Report 2020

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  • B-BBEE Certificate - Green Building Council

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  • Integrated Report 2022

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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
  • Total Employees: 6 - 20 Employees
  • Total Employees: 21 - 50 Employees
  • Total Employees: 51 Plus Employees

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