Annelide Sherratt is a results-driven leader in sustainable building design with a proven track record in achieving high-level certifications for diverse projects. She holds a Master’s in Energy and Sustainable Building Design from the University of De Montfort, Leicester, and a Bachelor’s in Architecture from the University of Johannesburg. Currently leading the Green Building Certifications department at Solid Green Consulting, she brings over 12 years of experience and expertise in achieving high-level sustainability ratings for various projects. Recognized as a leader in her field through several GBCSA awards, she specialises in guiding projects to attain cost-effective, high-level sustainability certifications, including Green Star, LEED, WELL, Net Zero, and EDGE.

With direct involvement in over 45 successful certifications, as well as leadership and oversight of numerous additional projects, Annelide excels in managing and leading teams, liaising with clients, and providing technical consultancy to achieve sustainable building goals. Her career highlights include the first Green Star Certification in Mauritius, various first Interior Pilot Project Certifications, one of the first Sustainable Precinct Pilot Certifications, various first Net Zero Pilot Ratings, the first 6-Star Green Star SA Office V1 As Built rating in Johannesburg,

She has a passion for developing sustainable and meaningful architecture. Her future focus is on pioneering innovative sustainable building practices on an international scale, continuing to lead in green certifications, and driving the global transition towards net-zero buildings. She aims to expand her influence and contribute to the creation of environmentally responsible and health-promoting built environments worldwide. As a Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) faculty member, a GBCSA assessor for New Build, Interiors, and Sustainable Precincts projects, and the Healthy category lead for the development of the New Build version 2 tool, Annelide is well on her way to achieving these goals.