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Last month's upsurge in green building certifications is another sign that the green building movement is rapidly gaining ground in South Africa as developers and progressive businesses increasingly embrace sustainable building practices.
Green building is leading the pack of green innovation in our country with systems and verifications in place to educate, inspire and assist all those who are serious about a more sustainable future.
This is the first government building in South Africa to achieve a 6 Star Green Star SA rating from the Green Building Council of South Africa.
A new framework and rating tool for green buildings in the unique circumstances of developing countries is now being created, addressing societal challenges such as poverty, unemployment, inequality, lack of education and skills, and poor health.
South Africa’s Department of Public Works is the first provincial government building to receive a 5-Star office design rating from Green Star SA.
