Responsible Event Management: GBCSA’s Approach

By Anja Thompson, GBCSA Events Project Manager For over 15 years, GBCSA has been passionate about creating opportunities for our green building community to connect, catch-up and contribute to the ongoing industry conversations through our knowledge-sharing and networking events. I fondly recall the introduction of our first Planet Shapers Event back in 2016, when we […]
GBCSA’s 1000th Certification Signals Exponential Growth for SA’s Green Buildings Sector

Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) recently signed-off on its 1000th green building certification since the organisation’s inception in 2007. The 1000th certification, awarded to the Visual Arts Building at Stellenbosch University,
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 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.
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.
Meet the Members: In Conversation with Gavin Kode

We recently welcomed Gavin Kode to the Board of the GBCSA. He is the Deputy Director-General of Provincial Public Works in the Western Cape Government Department of Transport and Public Works. We asked him a few questions, to get to know him better.