The highlight of the structural steel industry calendar, the 35th Annual Steel Awards hosted by the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction in partnership with BSi Steel, took place on 15 September 2016 in Johannesburg, Cape Town and KwaZulu-Natal concurrently. Attended by over 1000 people the event showcased projects completed in the previous year that […]
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MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT SUSTAINABLE BUILDING, SAYS THE CONCRETE INSTITUTE
Concrete has a low embodied energy which is an important factor for ‘green building’, says ...
COBRA ANNOUNCES PRODUCT DESIGN COMPETITION WINNERS
Student designer Marcha Naudé and professional designer Dumisani Tshabalala are the winners of the 2016 Cobra Product Design Competition (PDC). Their creative public restroom designs win them a trip to the Salone Milano Trade Fair, in Italy, valued at R50 000. (more…)
NEW APP LIFTS THE LID ON STAINLESS STEEL’S LOWER LIFE CYCLE COSTS
One of the biggest obstacles to the specification of stainless steel in certain applications, is the misperception that it’s more expensive in comparison to other initially cheaper options. In the short term, that may be the case but a new world-first App from the Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (sassda) is set to lift […]
PEARL VALLEY JOINS FORCES WITH STEFAN ANTONI
Val de Vie Estate presents a unique design offering from one of South Africa’s most celebrated architects, Stefan Antoni, and ARRCC – part of the SAOTA Architectural firm. Property investors are invited to pair one of two exclusive designs from the Stefan Antoni Signature Series with any developer plot in Pearl Valley, Val de Vie […]
WIN A HOME UPGRADE WITH SAINT-GOBAIN
Interior building solutions group, Saint-Gobain, wants to increase awareness about the values and benefits of its building materials and in a unique marketing campaign, is asking South African consumers to enter a competition in which they can win a home upgrade. (more…)
SOUTH AFRICA’S TOP ARCHITECTS HONOURED AT NATIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AWARDS
The movers and shakers of the architectural world in South Africa gathered at Shine Studios in Braamfontein on 2 September to witness the presentation of the 2015/2016 Corobrik SAIA Awards of Merit for Excellence in Architecture to the cream of the profession. (more…)
FIRST INTERNATIONAL SOURCING FAIR SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 2017
The first edition of the International Sourcing Fair (ISF) – reaching African markets in home, hospitality, office and retail – will take place at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 13 to 15 September 2017. This landmark three-day event is set to transform the face of buying across Africa, as the continent’s increasingly […]
100% DESIGN SOUTH AFRICA ANNUAL DESIGN AWARDS
After the recent local and international design show, 100% Design South Africa, a Gala Awards Evening was held to announce the prestigious 2016 Design Award Winners. The awards ceremony was attended by over 500 celebrities, industry personalities and exhibitors. (more…)
CREATIVITY, NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION AT THE 6TH ANNUAL ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL
“Early in my career I started to look at cultural and religious phenomena in Europe; wanting to understand how different religions would impact western society and how it would manifest architecturally,” said Italian architect Matilde Cassani in the first keynote address of the ArchitectureZA 2016 (AZA16) Festival. “I found that the metaphor of cultural difference […]
CONTEMPORARY FLOORING OPTIONS FROM SAINT-GOBAIN WEBER
When it comes to designing a space, it’s important to consider the flooring options available today. Saint-Gobain Weber share insights into the popular use of floor screeds, a unique flooring style, which brings flair and function to any space and achieves the “Industrial Chic” look that is highly sought-after globally and seems to be gaining […]
