Why Building Certification Tools are an Executive Strategy Imperative
By Zola Tau, GBCSA Key Account Specialist The battle against climate change has resulted in a socio-economic awakening. Carbon reduction and green development principles are no longer confined to the domain of sustainability officers. The impacts of climate change are tangible. It is no longer sufficient for sustainability initiatives to be isolated within specialised departments; […]
Abi Godsell shares her thoughts on the Transforming Tomorrow People Category
In the ongoing process of adopting international best practice, integrating growing understandings of climate, and supporting and rewarding South African green building excellence, the Transforming Tomorrow update of Green Star New Build draws on industry expertise and engagement
Green beyond Buildings: Transforming Tomorrow’s ‘People’ Category By Michelle Ludwig, Director, Ludwig Design Consulting
The launch of a revised version of the Green Star rating system by the Green Building Council of South Africa is a major step in the right direction for increasing inclusive aspects of sustainability in the building and construction sectors.
Pushing the Envelope: a Responsible Built Environment
By André Harms, Director, Ecolution Consulting A world in a socio-environmental crisis urgently needs sustainable development compatible with planetary boundaries and societal cohesion. Yet, our global construction industry faces fierce competition, tight building schedules and constraining budgets.
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
PLACES By Adrie Fourie, Head of Department: Sustainable Cities & Research, Solid Green Consulting
Cities will host two-thirds of the world population by 2050. Fundamental shifts are required to enable cities to accommodate the influx of people,
Weathering the Storm: Resilience in the Built Environment By Jutta Berns, Founder and Director, Ecocentric
In a world grappling with the escalating threats of climate change and natural disasters, the need for resilient infrastructure has become increasingly crucial.
ProNature: Where did it all start, why would one want to be involved with natural paints?
By Bernhard Lembeck – ProNature Founder and Managing Director Imagine, you are the boss of a wood coatings company in Germany losing tons of business to a natural paint company?
Staying ‘positive’ in a changing landscape by Francois Retief, Sow and Reap Green Building Solutions
With an updated version of the Green Star rating system under development, I have had the privilege of leading a team of volunteers in the development of a category within this tool entitled ‘positive’.
Rethinking water management – making responsible decisions – Dr. Leslie Hoy – Manager Environmental Management Services – Rand Water
Rainfall across the country has historically been variable over time, season, and locations. This has been exacerbated due to the many influences of climate change across our country.
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.
Member Expert Thoughts: Why good ESG practice pays – GBCSA’S new Green Star rating tool to be the differentiator – By Steve Brookes, CEO of Balwin Properties
The groundswell of sustainable development is rapidly gaining pace with providers of capital and regulators increasingly emphasising the transition from carbon intensive resources.
