Earth Hour: Ask South Africans what it truly means to sit in the dark
On Saturday, March 30 at 8:30pm local time, millions of people around the world will turn off their lights for one hour to show their steadfast commitment to protecting nature.
Changing the skyline to build a green economy – a reaction to Minister Tito Mboweni’s 2019 Budget Speech
“Climate change is real,” Minister Mboweni’s budget speech statement is a fact. But now what?
The Green Building Council South Africa & Sun International mark the first Net Zero Waste rating in Africa
As part of its commitment to doing its best to inspire the property industry to design, build, and operate better, greener buildings the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) jointly with Sun International are proud to introduce the property sector to Africa’s first Net Zero Waste rating.
The Green Building Council South Africa bids farewell to Manfred Braune as he continues a journey of personal growth and positive impact to society
Today, GBCSA announced that Manfred Braune will hand over the reigns as Managing Executive: Sector Development & Transformation at the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA).
First Green Star Sustainable Precinct’s Certification in Africa awarded to Garden Cities West Coast project by Green Building Council South Africa
The Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) has awarded a 4-star Green Star Sustainable Precincts certification – the first in Africa – to a project that will be built by historic Cape Town development company, Garden Cities NPC (RF).
Zero is Hero
It’s widely-known that buildings world-wide contribute to around a third of carbon emissions through their construction and operation, and consume half the planet’s energy and resources.
Green Stars rising in Mauritius
Mauritius, the business-friendly island nation, is celebrating their first Green Star rating at the Mon Tresor Business Gateway. The Mon Tresor Smart City is one of several schemes aimed at consolidating the convenience of Mauritian international business and financial services through helping residents’ work-life balance.
Leaders commit to save 209 million tonnes of carbon emissions equivalent by 2050
Leaders commit to save 209 million tonnes of carbon emissions equivalent by 2050.
South African Green Star office properties net higher returns
Green Star Certified office buildings outperform similar uncertified buildings by 3.8%.
New green interior rating delights GBCSA
If you were to visit the Rosebank office space enjoyed by the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) today you will not be surprised that it is celebrating a successful Green Star – Interiors v1 rating.
