GBCSA Green Pages: Product member catalogue launched
We are pleased to launch the GBCSA Green Pages, a catalogue that specifically profiles our product members.
The value of certifying an interior fitout as a Green Star rated space
Roxanne Dovey is a Green Star Accredited Professional (AP) across all the tools offered by GBCSA, an assessor and a member of the GBCSA Academy. Roxanne shares her insight on the Green Star Interiors Tool and the value of getting an interior space Green Star rated.
Now certifying: EDGE for all building typologies, and into Africa
The GBCSA is proud to announce it has expanded its suite of green building rating tools, and is now licensed to award EDGE certification for all EDGE typologies in South Africa and, throughout the rest of Africa.
RFP: Customisation of Green Star EBP rating tool for Industrial buildings
The Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) is pleased to issue a request for proposals from eligible service providers for the customisation of the Green Star Existing Building Performance (EBP) rating tool for industrial buildings.
GBCSA and YIPA sign MOU to boost sustainability among young property professionals
In celebration of Youth month in South Africa, the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) and the Youth In Property Association (YIPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Green certified offices more defensive in pandemic property market
MSCI South Africa Green Annual Property Index celebrates five years, highlighting impressive cumulative results.
Get in early for 2021 green building certifications
This is a communication reminder to all our members that the GBCSA will be taking a break for our yearly office shut down from 15 December 2021 to 3 January 2022. During this time we will not be available to process certifications or payments.
GBCSA urges building owners to know and show their energy performance
By next December, some non-residential buildings will be required by law to display an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), which demonstrates the efficiency or inefficiency of a building.
Developing a National Building Energy Performance Register
The GBCSA is thrilled to be participating in a new project to develop a National Building Energy Performance Register to support South Africa’s new mandatory Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulations to drive energy efficiency in buildings.
It starts with ONE
The Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) is now welcoming individuals to join as members.
Step inside a winning net zero carbon home
The ‘My Clean Green Home’ design competition called for professionals and students to develop a home that demonstrates sustainable living in action. The winning design can be explored online and will soon be constructed and ready for visiting in person, in Cape Town.
Meet the Members: In Conversation with Gavin Kode
We recently welcomed Gavin Kode to the Board of the GBCSA. He is the Deputy Director-General of Provincial Public Works in the Western Cape Government Department of Transport and Public Works. We asked him a few questions, to get to know him better.
