Members of the Sustainable Energy Society of Southern Africa (SESSA) have elected a new Council, as well as new executives for its divisional committees. Both Council and division executives serve for a period of two years. Founded in 1974, SESSA is dedicated to the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies including solar-based [...]
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Kludi Design Awards South Africa 2012
On Tap and Kludi are proud to be hosting the Kludi Design Awards in South Africa for 2012. The Design Awards were introduced to recognize up and coming talent in the kitchen and bathroom design fields in South Africa. Design students, professional designers, architects and interior designers are welcome to enter, and there is both [...]
South African products illuminate Kiev Stadium
The Ukraine and Poland are co-hosting the prestigious 2012 UEFA European Football Championship. The Kiev Stadium, known as Estadio Olímpico de Kiev, situated in Ukraine’s capital, will host the Final on the 1st of July 2012. Lighting products, designed and manufactured in South Africa by BEKA (Pty) Ltd, will be illuminating most of the public [...]
Hard-hitting conference
Construction company owners and managers in South Africa need to pay more attention to global economics and environmental practices to ensure their businesses remain competitive in future. According to Nico Pienaar, director of the Southern Africa Readymix Association, events of recent years have shown that local construction businesses are directly affected by global economic [...]
From housing to homes: An emerging development trend
Large-scale housing developers are increasingly recognising the necessity of constructing projects alongside broader community infrastructure such as schools, shopping centers, hospitals and public transport. This holistic focus is a welcome shift from the emphasis on constructing as many homes as possible, regardless of whether they may be located far from job opportunities or the [...]
Appetite for renewable energy higher than anticipated, Government should move to lock it down
South Africa’s appetite for renewable energy is higher than anticipated and Government should move quickly to take advantage of this interest and expand its independent power producer (IPP) purchase programme. This is the view of Sustainable Energy Society of Southern Africa acting-CEO, Theo Covary. Covary was reacting to the announcement by Energy Minister, Dipuo [...]
Golden oldie demand stands out in strained residential property market
The need for safe, comfortable and convenient lifestyles by people enjoying their golden years is supporting a level of demand in an otherwise sluggish residential property market. This is the view of Gerhard Zeelie, Standard Bank Property Finance head of residential development finance, who tracks the retirement development market and sees it as a growing [...]
Par-Ky Flooring – respecting the environment
Now available with a natural cork sound enhancing backer, Par-Ky remains the greenest floor available in South Africa. With the cork backer you sense a “solid” sound when walking on the floor. The look and feel are now comparable with a classical fully glued down solid wooden floor. Care For the Environment: With Par-Ky you [...]
7th Southern African Energy Efficiency Convention (2012SAEEC)
The feedback report on the Southern African Energy Efficiency Convention (SAEEC2011) held last year can be read here http://www.leadingarchitecture.co.za/files/2012/03/CONVENTION-REPORT-BACK.pdf 2012SAEEC and exhibition will be held in Celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Southern African Association for Energy Efficiency (SAEE) Date: 14-15 November 2012 Venue: Emperors Palace, Gauteng Contact: Erika Kruger on convention@saee.org.za or logon [...]
The Institute of Timber Frame Builders – a shield against unscrupulous timber frame contractors
Building a new timber or log home is an exciting time, but a concurrently stressful time for any new homeowner. The sheer co-ordination of each phase in constructing your dream home from start to finish can be overwhelming, especially when in a position of total reliance on the trust relationship with building contractors who have [...]
Latest Issue - May/June 2012
In This Issue:
- The Alexander Forbes head office campus by Paragon Architects
- The New Jerusalem Children’s Home by 4D+A Architects
- The Quarterdeck by CHT Architects
- The 2012 Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year Awards
- Paragon Architects profile
