Solid Green Latest News
The Solid Green blog features the latest in green industry news from here in South Africa and around the world, and documents our journey as we continue to make waves as a major player in the South African Green Building landscape. Join us for the ride!
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Celebrating a Decade of EDGE: Ten Years of Building a Greener Future
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In 2025, the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) EDGE programme marks a decade of transforming how we design, build and operate sustainable buildings.
18th November 2025
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Ecobank Harare: EDGE Advanced Preliminary Certification
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Ecobank’s new headquarters in Harare, Zimbabwe has achieved preliminary EDGE Advanced Certification, marking a key milestone in sustainable development in Zimbabwe.
18th November 2025
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Local Context Report for Zimbabwe: A Milestone in Green Building
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Zimbabwe’s Local Context Report marks a milestone in adapting global green building standards to local realities.
26th August 2025
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Alice Lane Precinct: Celebrating Redefine’s Net Zero Certification
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Together with Redefine Properties, we celebrated the Alice Lane Precinct’s Net Zero Carbon Level 2 (Measured) certification from the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA).
26th August 2025
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It’s a Material World
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A lot goes into a product’s lifespan, and Ecolabels can be a helpful indication of whether or not a product is truly Green. Here, Amy Symington tells us more.
26th August 2025
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Johannesburg: Gardening at Kwena Molapo Secondary School on Mandela Day
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On Friday, 18 July 2025, a spirited team of volunteers from Solid Green Consulting and the Imveliso Foundation gathered at Kwena Molapo Secondary School in Diepsloot to mark Nelson Mandela Day.
26th August 2025
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Driving Africa’s Green Building Momentum
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From 30 July to 1 August 2025, Solid Green joined forces with the Kenya Green Building Society (KGBS) and Turner & Townsend to deliver the Design for Greater Efficiency (DfGE) course in Nairobi.
26th August 2025
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Cape Town: Supporting Local Communities on Mandela Day
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In celebration of Mandela Day, the Cape Town team joined hands to make a meaningful impact through a Collection Drive dedicated to uplifting vulnerable members of the local community. Leading with compassion and service, the initiative was rooted in a vision to foster long-term social and environmental sustainability.
26th August 2025
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BCG Johannesburg: Global Standards meet Local Identity
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Located in the vibrant Oxford Parks precinct, BCG’s new Johannesburg headquarters achieved a 5-star Green Star Interiors V1 certification in March.
26th August 2025
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Solid Green’s Visionary Leadership Earns Industry Recognition
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In an era where sustainable design and carbon-conscious development are reshaping the built environment, Solid Green continues to set new standards.
31st March 2025
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We’re expanding our Footprint and Expertise!
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We’re delighted to announce two major milestones for Solid Green – a new office in Cape Town and expanded expertise in Existing Buildings!
28th March 2025
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Riverlands Precinct: Pioneering Sustainable Urban Living
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The Riverlands Precinct Development in Cape Town has officially achieved a 5-Star Green Star Sustainable Precinct rating from the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA), reinforcing its position as a leader in sustainable urban planning.
28th March 2025
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