Green Building Council confirms its leaders and grows its board
Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA), which promotes green building development in the country, has re-elected Seana Nkhahle as its non-executive chairman and Rudolf Pienaar as non-executive deputy chairman for a second term.
Green Building Council South Africa calls for a total energy debate in SA
The Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) has urged the country to focus on electricity demand side management rather than just supply management, to consider a total energy debate.
South Africa leads the pack for commitment to green building practices
Green building is forecast to double globally by 2018, according to new research, which showcased South Africa as one of the top performers world-wide, reporting the highest percentage of green building projects currently underway.
Green Building Council South Africa commits to introduce net zero certification for buildings at COP21 Paris
The Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) has made an ambitious commitment to introduce a net zero/positive building certification scheme by 2020, and six more meaningful goals, at COP21 in Paris today.
UCT shines in South Africa’s first Greenovate Awards
Young environmental innovators from the University of Cape Town scooped both first and second prizes in the inaugural Growthpoint Greenovate Awards, which recognise innovation linked to environmental challenges.
Green Building Council SA awards first EDGE rating certifications in SA and gears up for greater rollout
With the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) certifying the first housing projects in the country using the EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) residential green building tool, currently in pilot phase, the council is now set for a major rollout of green building ratings in SA’s residential property sector.
SA's top green building achievers and achievements are recognised
South Africa’s top rated Green Star SA buildings and leading green building professionals were announced in the Green Star SA Leadership Awards 2015 at the annual Green Building Convention in Cape Town.
Greening a home improves saleability, says Pam Golding Properties
While the ‘green revolution’ in residential property, unlike in the commercial sector, is still in its infancy, rapid strides in technology and increasing awareness of the potential cost savings and reduced environmental impact are making good sense to more and more home owners – and home buyers, says Pam Golding Properties.
Green Building Council of South Africa urges South Africans to observe world Green Building Week
The Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) will be joining Green Building Councils across the globe to celebrate World Green Building Week, and has invited all South Africans to take part in the celebration by getting involved in making their homes and workspaces greener.
Nedbank Property Finance leads green building movement to sponsor 2015 Green Building Convention
Property Finance at Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking leads green building movement to sponsor 2015 Green Building Convention.
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