Embedded Experts: Dash Coville
Dash Coville is the driving force behind the GBCSA’s Green Star New Build tool update to version 2, as well as many other areas of certification and operational excellence. In this interview, Abi Godsell catches up with him to talk about a special project of his own.
Green Building Certification: The Key to Eliminating Greenwashing and Unlocking Sustainable Value
Too many buildings are being called ‘green’ without anything to back it up. As pressure mounts from investors and regulators to meet ESG targets, the difference between a marketing claim and real assessed performance matters more than ever. Green building certification gives the property sector a credible way to eliminate greenwashing, proving that a building […]
New Report Launch: Green Building in South Africa: A Guide to Costs & Trends
In our webinar event, we explore the downward cost-trends of a maturing green industry and discuss with leading industry experts what these trends truly mean for how we think about certification as good for business, as well as planet and people.
Timber is Ready for South Africa — Are We Ready for Timber?
By Dr. Johann E. van der Merwe, Senior Lecturer at the University of Pretoria With attention increasingly shifting from the operational carbon footprint of our building structures to that embodied in our building materials, there is a noticeable increase in the number of (often tall!) mass timber structures going up all over the world. Although […]
Green Buildings: Simple, Resilient, and More Cost Effective Than You Think
Green buildings are not only for the privileged few, they are accessible and beneficial to all. As South Africa faces rising energy costs, water shortages, and growing investor pressure for assets that meet ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria, the property industry must adapt. Contrary to common misconceptions, green buildings are not inherently more expensive. […]
Why Embodied Carbon Matters – and Why It Matters Now
By Professor Francesco Pomponi, Chair of Sustainability and Environment, University of York We’re used to thinking about buildings in terms of what they use: how much energy, water, or resources they consume while they’re standing. But what about what they are made of—the emissions locked in from the moment a material is extracted, transported, and […]
Green Professionals Spotlight: Yvonne Pelser
In this series, we feature diverse sustainability professionals who are using their green building skills and knowledge to support our mission of transforming the built environment.
Is Carbon All There Is?
By Anelisa Keke, Sustainability Professional specialising in ESG, reward, governance, and law. Why climate risk management in the real estate sector extends beyond carbon “The built environment is responsible for 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions.” – International Energy Agency, 2018 As the effects of climate change intensify, many companies and investors in the property […]
Embedded Experts: Jenni Lombard
Abi Godsell caught up with Jenni Lombard – Certifications & Technical Manager to talk ratings and running shoes: Abi: “So, we’re talking about green building certification. I’ve learned from you that certification is more about people than about green projects or buildings. The certification space really is a community of people who prepare, assess, and […]
GBCSA Connect Session – People Power: The Missing Link in Green Building Success
By Joanna Miller, Change Management Consultant On a balmy summer evening at the Waterfront last month, I had the honour of being the guest speaker at the GBCSA Members Connect event. The stage was perfectly set for our theme by our host AngelShack’s beautiful office. As one of their employees said, the space is so […]
Your Blueprint – What’s it all about?
GBCSA’s Refreshed Membership Benefits -By Georgie Chennells, GBCSA Head of Market Engagement You may have noticed some bright new brochures coming out of GBCSA lately. Perhaps you noticed our bold new stand design at the GBCSA Convention, or saw our latest video on YouTube. Perhaps even a Google ad from us popped up while you […]
What we’re looking forward to in 2025
Join us for a year of green growth and connection at GBCSA By Georgie Chennells, GBCSA Head of Market Engagement The sea sand has now completely scrubbed out of your clothes and shoes, and the email inbox has resumed its rhythmic pings. The holidays may be over, but there’s so much to look forward to […]