A matter of HEALTH in Green Buildings by Annelide Sherratt, Head of Department: Green Building Certifications, Solid Green
The Healthy Category of the V2 Tool emphasises the important role the built environment can and should play in improving the wellness of occupants.
Welcoming André Theys, new Chair of the GBCSA Board
A big round of applause and congratulations to André Theys on his well-deserved appointment as the new Chair of the GBCSA Board! Following the AGM at the end of July, André has taken the helm, bringing his expertise and passion to this prestigious role.
2022 Integrated Annual Report released
Our latest annual report contains a brief overview of all our activities and achievements for 2022, as well as financial statements and governance details.
GBCSA Product Member Catalogue ISSUE 1 is Now Available!
Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) has just released Issue one of the 2023 GBCSA Green Pages, which profiles product members who have an environmental focus.
GBCSA Academy AP Spotlight: Thobekile Gambu, Umgeni Water
Thobekile Gambu is a professionally registered environmental scientist and an Accredited Green Building Professional for New Builds. She currently coordinates Umgeni Water’s efforts towards environmental sustainability.
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
Meet the members, in conversation with Linus Naik
Linus Naik is the Group General Manager overseeing Sustainability and Business Development for the Don’t Waste Group. Linus is an environmentalist at heart and in practice. He holds a doctorate in Chemical Engineering, which focused on technology deployment for sustainable urban development.
Meet the members, in conversation with Nicole Russell
Nicole Russell is the marketing manager at Italtile and believes that environmental education holds a key to future improvements. She answered our questions to give us insight into her work, the environment and what inspires her.
GBCSA Academy AP Spotlight: Phillip Button
Phillip Button is the Regional Sales Manager at Belgotex. He is a flooring specifications specialist with over 32 years’ experience in both the residential and commercial space.
V&A Waterfront’s The Ridge wins highest rated building 2021
The Green Building Council South Africa wishes to congratulate the winners of the annual GBCSA Leadership Awards. The Awards were celebrated at the closing plenary of the annual Green Building Convention and showcase some of the tremendous people and projects making a difference in the industry.
Record green building certifications as commercial property sector greening gains momentum
One hundred and forty (140) buildings were certified over the past year – a record number, showing growing momentum of green building. The announcement was made during the GBCSA’s flagship Green Building Convention, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).
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.