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A multitude of uses
The use of wood in interiors is becoming increasingly popular and expanding to include wooden products that are suitable for use in wet areas such as bathrooms and kitchens. In this article we explore, among other topics, the latest uses of wood in interiors Q Have you noticed any innovative or interesting uses for [...]
“The future African city” is the theme of 2011 C&CI sustainable design competition
“The Future African City” is the theme of the fifth annual Cement & Concrete Institute (C&CI) Architectural Sustainable Design Competition. Daniel van der Merwe, architect at C&CI, says the purpose of the competition is to promote the innovative use of concrete in providing sustainable environments. “C&CI wants to stimulate fresh thinking that produces [...]
Chris Mulder receives highest award from us alma mater
Dr Chris Mulder, one South Africa’s foremost land planners and urban designers and a highly innovative property developer, is to receive the highest honour awarded by his alma mater, Texas A&M University, one of the largest Universities in the United States, at a gala occasion and ceremony on April 26. Past recipients of the [...]
The architecture of horror
The August sun is scorching and the light is intense as the taxi enters the arrival court of the new YAD VASHEM HOLOCAUST CENTRE in Jerusalem. The scent of pine and olive is mixed with the dry dusty atmosphere. Bougainvillea too, is all around. The complex consists of two buildings. The Visitors Centre which is [...]
Concrete society appoints first full-time CEO
The Concrete Society of Southern Africa (CSSA) has announced the appointment of a full-time Chief Executive Officer. John Sheath, Chartered Marketer and well known figure in the cement and concrete industries, has relinquished his responsibilities as National President of the Society for 2010/2011 to take up the position of CEO from January 3 this year. [...]
Registrations for the Holcim Awards competition close soon
Registrations in the 3rd International Holcim Awards competition to promote sustainable construction will close on March 23, 2011 (14:00 GMT). The competition encourages building solutions and visions that go beyond convention to address the challenges of sustainability. The Holcim Awards (main category) is open to architects, planners, engineers, project owners, builders and construction firms with [...]
White River’s “Earth House”
Products supplied by Chryso SA played an important part in adding sustainability to a new “earth house” built in White River, Mpumalanga. The house, designed by mechanical engineer, Michael Matthews, was constructed with a technology known as “rammed earth”. This age-old concept involves compressing a damp mixture of earth containing sand, lime and clay into [...]
Construction Industry Outlook – No recovery on site
The construction industry is facing one of the most difficult periods it has over the last 10 years, and is not showing any signs of recovery. Recent statistics show that the industry’s growth indicators have been declining since Q3 of 2009 and that the construction industry has one of the lowest growth figures since early [...]
Nedbank phase II awarded South Africa’s first as built Green Star SA rating
Phase II of Nedbank’s head office has achieved another eco-friendly first. Today it was announced at the Green Building Council Convention that the development in Sandton, Johannesburg has been certified as South Africa’s first As Built Green Star SA Building under the Green Building Council of South Africa’s (GBCSA) Office v1 rating tool. The building [...]
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