Empowering Sustainability in Conservation: Green Star AP Training for SANParks
GBCSA recently delivered a 4-day Green Star Accredited Professional (AP) training programme to 14 delegates from SANParks at Skukuza, Mpumalanga.
Green Star V2 for New Buildings: an evolution of Green Star that will transform tomorrow
The Green Star V2 green building certification tool for new buildings was recently launched, marked by community events and pilot projects. In December 2024 GBCSA celebrated the pilot launch of the new Green Star Version 2 for New Buildings and Major Refurbishments. Green Star New Build Version 2, called Green Star V2 for short, is […]
CNN Feature: South Africa’s push towards sustainable building
GBCSA & local Green Star buildings featured on CNN recently, in a report exploring green building gaining momentum in Africa. GBCSA was recently featured in a CNN report about green building gaining momentum in Africa. “It’s estimated that 80% of the buildings needed in Africa have yet to be built. In South Africa, a movement […]
Embracing The next Horizon for Sustainable Development: Exploring GBCSA’s Green Star New Build V2 Tool – Nature Category, by Mike Aldous, Technical Principal, MPAMOT
Introduction: In an era where environmental sustainability has become a pressing global concern, the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) has been developing an updated and enhanced version
Introduction to Transforming Tomorrow: New Build v2 – in conversation with GBCSA’s CEO, Lisa Reynolds and Head of Technical, Georgina Smit
GBCSA’s Lisa Reynolds and Georgina Smit share with us their thoughts on the Transforming Tomorrow New Build v2 tool, its significance, an overview of the process so far and when it will launch.
Why South Africans should get a certified green rating for their home
The ‘Green Home Rating System for existing buildings’ will look to shift South Africa’s homes to align with the UN SDG’s and the South African National Development Plan (NDP), by creating a common language on sustainability in homes.
