Transforming tomorrow, today – by Georgina Smit
Georgina Smit is Head of Technical at the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA). She oversees certification and research-related products that drive the property sector to design, build and operate buildings in a more sustainable way.
Member Expert Thoughts: 15 years is a significant milestone, but much still needs to be done to combat climate change
”15 years is a wonderful milestone!” ”When I look back to our first meetings, our first Green Star course and our first Convention, GBCSA has come a long way, and it’s wonderful to see it stronger than ever.”- Bruce Kerswill, GBCSA Founding Chair
Member Expert Thoughts: How heat pumps have turned the installer industry into a climate saver industry
“We are CO2 savers, climate protectors and independence makers!” -Ingo Hamann
Waste management best practice to Net Zero waste
By Brian Unsted, Liberty Two Degrees Asset Management Executive and Head of Good Spaces “There’s a debate raging as to whether Net Zero Waste is attainable. It starts with challenging ourselves as individuals and as organisations to change habits relating to dealing with waste.”
Leading a green recovery
At the GBCSA’s recent annual general meeting on 22 July, CEO Lisa Reynolds outlined the organisations strategy and how it aims to become more agile and responsive to the needs of members, while playing a leading role in broader sustainability discussions and projects.
Building versatility under the microscope
Being unable to leave the house for weeks on end has shown many of us the utility value of good architectural design.
Parks and green spaces provide essential services
The value of parks and outdoor spaces in South Africa is expected to prove even more precious as our nation deals with the ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic.
11 Reasons to Build Green
It has become critical to design, construct and operate buildings that are energy efficient, resource efficient and environmentally responsible.
Spend more time at home but less on your utility bill
Today, we better understand the advantages and disadvantages of working from home. Unfortunately a rising utility bill is one of them.
IPP’s will accelerate the decoupling of SA’s economic growth from harmful environmental impacts
It’s been said that South Africa is unable to help reduce global warming and that it would be economically unfeasible. But the potential implications of having this mindset are so hugh that doing nothing would be a serious mistake.
SA Green Star Office Properties Deliver Solid Returns in Tough Rental Market
The MSCI Green Annual property index is in its 3rd year and continues to provide an independent and consistent comparative return on investment for green certified and non-certified offices.
