We are a platinum founder-member of the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA), which seeks to promote and encourage environmentally sustainable practices in the property industry. Green building principles create properties that are energy-and resource-efficient, as well as environmentally friendly. They incorporate design, construction and operational practices that significantly reduce or eliminate negative impacts on the environment.
Green building allows us to address climate change while creating healthier environments for people to live and work in.
Green building considerations include:
- Office cooling using water.
- Considered building orientation and shading to limit solar heat gain and reducing glare.
- Lighting control systems using motion sensors to limit energy consumption.
- Solar water heating for hot water systems in apartments and restaurants.
- Solar power generation where possible.
- The use of non-toxic, hazardous or volatile materials, limiting the use of unsustainable materials.
- Waste management systems provide for recycling.
For more information on the strides we have taken to minimise and manage the environmental impacts of our buildings, go to our Environmental Impact.