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SAIA AWARDS
RECOGNISING INNOVATION
IN SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
AND ARCHITECTURE
The AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture +
Innovation, founded by AfriSam and the South African Institute
of Architects (SAIA), recognises contributions that bring
sustainable innovation to human living environments through
the integration of design, architecture and technology.
T
he prestigious biennial award,
now in its 5 th year, aims to
educate industry professionals,
creatives and the public in architecture
and design, rewarding those that bring
sustainability to communities, planning,
design, architecture, building practice,
natural systems and technology.
Leading construction materials producer
and a co-founder and sponsor of
the awards, AfriSam continues its
partnership with SAIA in bestowing
the award. Apart from acknowledging
excellence in sustainable architecture
and research in sustainability, the
award also invites entries that make
innovative contributions in the fields of
sustainable products and technology,
and sustainable social programmes.
“The awards recognise the importance of
‘green’ building in a palpable way while
enabling us to highlight and commend
excellence shaping our communities for
liveable sustainability,” says Maryke Cronje,
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SAIA President and convenor for the
2017/18 Award.
Entries for 2017/2018 AfriSam-SAIA Awards
close on 13 April 2018 and will be accepted
in four categories: Sustainable Architecture,
Research in Sustainability, Sustainable
Products and Technology, Sustainable Social
Programmes. Entries should demonstrate
how innovative solutions comply with the
following criteria:
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