Architect and Builder Magazine South Africa May/June 2014 | Page 12

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50 Projects are now
Green Star SA Rated
The green building movement in SA has reached a major
milestone, with more than 50 projects now Green Star SA rated

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he Green Building Council South
Africa (GBCSA) was established in
2007 to lead the transformation of
the property sector by ensuring that all
buildings are designed, built and operated
in an environmentally responsible way.
Only 7 years later, the council have
certified over 50 Green Star SA-rated
projects – a major milestone for the

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ONLY HALF THE AMOUNT
OF CONSTRUCTION WASTE
IS DIVERTED TO LANDFILL

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industry and proof that the green building
movement is firmly established in the
commercial property sector.
Certified green buildings now cover
nearly 1 million m2, and savings in coalgenerated electricity, water consumption
and waste disposal are support [