Our relationships with our clients, colleagues, suppliers and team have always been the foundation of our business. Over the last twelve months, we collaborated closely with our ecosystem to achieve sector-leading project certifications. These include achievements in South Africa as well as other African countries.

• The Greenbay Lifestyle Centre in Gordon’s Bay achieved both 6-Star and Net Zero certifications, highlighting the project’s commitment to environmental stewardship and community well-being.
• dsm-firmenich achieved a notable milestone as the first GBCSA certified, Net Positive Ecology Level 2 – Operational Ecology (Measured) project in South Africa. It also received a 6-Star Interiors rating in 2022, and is targeting Net Positive Carbon, Water and Waste certifications.
• The fit-out for ENS, Africa’s largest law firm, achieved a commendable 5-Star Green Star Interiors v1 certification, underscoring the clients commitment to collaboration, productivity and user wellbeing.
• Lapalala Wilderness School, a non-profit, public benefits organisation in the Waterberg District of Limpopo Province, inspired us with its Green Star Net Zero Carbon Level 2 certification.
• Redefine continued to demonstrate sector leadership when three of its properties in Gauteng were awarded Net Zero Carbon Level 2: Building & Occupant Emissions (Measured) certifications – namely 2 Pybus and 90 Rivonia in Sandton, and Rosebank Link in Rosebank.
• Oxford Parks’ 5 Parks, developed by Intaprop, set a new benchmark for sustainable and innovative workspaces by achieving a 6 Star, Green Star Office v1.1 certification and targeting a Net Zero Carbon Level 1 (Modelled) certification.
• Developed by Gateway Real Estate Africa (GREA) in partnership with GRIT Real Estate Income Group, The Precinct in Mauritius received the country’s first Ecodistrict certification.
• The First Capital Bank Head Office in Lusaka was awarded a 5-star Design rating, making it the first building in Zambia to achieve a Green Star rating.
• The Nedbank Head Office Campus in Windhoek was awarded a 6-star New Build Office As-built rating by the GBCSA, making it the first 6-star building in Namibia to receive this certification.
• The new headquarters of Fuchs Lubricants in Kempton Park, with a usable floor area of 2554m², received a Net Zero Carbon certification from the GBCSA.

Our milestones this year

We are extremely proud of our team who, once again, excelled in delivering top notch Green Star submissions. At the GBCSA’s Green Building Convention in November, the Nedbank Head Office Campus in Windhoek, with Elri Syfert as Accredited Professional (AP), was Winner of the Highest Rated African Green Star Submission as well as Runner-up for the Highest Rated Building (Asset Rating Design Project). Elri was also Runner-up for the Rising Green Star award. And Rewardsco Block A, with Makhosazana Mthethwa as AP, was Runner-Up Best Quality Submission.

Another huge achievement was the completion of our office renovation! The vision was born in 2019 with the purchase of an old house in Parkhurst. The journey took a little longer than expected, but we now have a beautiful space crafted to our exact needs. Together with a thriving garden and tranquil outdoor seating area, this supports our team and visitors to our office with a light, bright environment in which to work and enjoy each other’s company.

Solid Green offices

Our people have always been our greatest asset and, this year, we were delighted to welcome five new team members on board – Kayce Theunissen, Elri Syfert, Bosa Mochotlhi, Thato Mohale, and Hannah Watt (from intern to real employee).

Our shared commitment

As we continue to drive transformation and sustainability in the built environment, we are deeply grateful for the commitment that we share with you towards a more regenerative future for both people and planet. We look forward to continuing this journey in 2024, and wish you and your loved ones a relaxing and enjoyable holiday season!