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SOLID GREEN
Q
Where do you see Solid Green going within the
next 10 years?
C
hilufya: Our aspiration is to be the leading
provider of sustainability services in the
country. Whilst we are currently based in South
Africa and servicing projects across the region, we
would like to establish offices in various hubs while
growing local industries and engage professionals.
Q
Tell us about Solid Green beyond South African
borders?
M
arloes: Extending its reach into Africa; Solid
Green are currently doing projects in Botswana,
Namibia, Mauritius, Ghana and Kenya, with high
expectations that this market will grow and show
continued interest in sustainable buildings.
Sustainable buildings in these countries have great
advantages as they are forced to make use of water
recycling and renewable energies in response to
limited public sector service delivery, which helps a
lot in terms of achieving Green Star certification.
Q
Which global cities are you inspired by in your
work?
M
arloes: There are no particular cities, but at
the moment the Living Building Challenge (LBC)
by the International Living Future Institute motivates
and inspires me. The LBC is the most stringent
sustainable building certification system and requires
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