New research by Divercity and GBCSA reveals the location of housing development is key to lowering carbon emissions
Location, location, location! This real estate mantra is considered the key to successful property development. Now, a ground-breaking South African study reveals that the location of housing development is also the key to lowering carbon emissions – significantly so.
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.
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.
Certified green offices hold value in tough rental market
The latest MSCI South Africa Green Annual Property Index provides the hard data reinforcing the benefits of certification for green buildings.
Guide to developing net zero carbon buildings in SA launched
GETTING TO ZERO: A guide to developing net zero carbon buildings in South Africa gives a thorough overview on net zero carbon buildings in South Africa.
New Green Star credit for Covid-19 innovation
The GBCSA has added a new Covid-19 innovation credit to its Green Star rating tool. This will reward any design initiatives, construction management procedures, technologies, processes or strategies employed on projects to address Covid-19.
#Budget2020: Renewable Energy can save South African economy
The Green Building Council South Africa welcomes Finance Minister Tito Mboweni’s commitment to do “whatever it takes” to ensure a stable electricity supply to grow the South African economy, because painful change is required.
Green Building Council to reduce physical footprint
Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) will be reducing their physical office footprint from two regional offices into one, resulting in GBCSA operations being located in Cape Town. Operating from one location reduces building, transport and other related environmental impacts and served as a key motivator for this decision.
