Here, we share the projects that received noteworthy certifications in 2023:

Nedbank Namibia Campus, Windhoek

Client: NedProperties
SQM: 10716
Certification: Office v1.1
Rating: 6-star
Project Stage: As Built
AP: Elri Syfert

Nedbank Namibia Campus, Windhoek

Nexus, Johannesburg

Client: Attacq Properties
SQM: 7363
Certification: Office v1.1 / Net Zero Carbon
Rating: 5-star / Carbon Level 1
Project Stage: Design
AP: Elri Syfert

Nexus, Johannesburg, credit LYT Architecture

110 Oxford Road, Johannesburg

Client: Barrow
SQM: 5433
Certification: Office v1.1
Rating: 4-star
Project Stage: Design
AP: Cebisa Mafukuzela

110 Oxford Road, Johannesburg

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Parklane West, Pretoria

Client: Parklane West Co-ownership
SQM: 19900
Certification: Office v1.1
Rating: 4-Star
Project Stage: As Built
AP: Zendre Compion / Ranjita Pillai

Parklane West, Pretoria

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Balwin Lifestyle Centre: Greenbay Greenbarn, Gordon’s Bay

Client: Balwin Properties
SQM: 1069
Certification: Public & Education Building (PEB) Custom V1 / Net Zero Carbon
Rating: 6-star / Carbon Level 1
Project Stage: Design
AP: Jennifer Dean / Thato Molapo

Balwin Lifestyle Centre: Greenbay Greenbarn, Gordon’s Bay

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Ingress, Johannesburg

Client: Attacq Properties
SQM: Building 1 – 4626 GFA; Building 2 – 4599 GFA
Certification: Office v1.1
Rating: 4-star
Project Stage: Design
AP: Gavin Westbrook / Annelide Sherratt / Jennifer Dean

Ingress, Johannesburg

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Ellipse Cassini (Phase II), Midrand

Client: Attacq Properties
SQM: 16855
Certification: Multi Unit Residential (MUR) V1
Rating: 4-star
Project Stage: Design
AP: Annelide Sherratt / Jennifer Dean / Kamohelo Selepe

Ellipse Cassini (Phase II), Midrand

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Rewardsco A, Durban

Client: Zenprop
SQM: 5762,81
Certification: Office v1.1
Rating: 5 Star
Project Stage: Design
AP: Makhosazana Mthethwa / Thato Molapo

Rewardsco A, Durban

5 Parks Boulevard, Johannesburg

Client: Intaprop
SQM: 9193
Certification: Office v1.1 / Net Zero Carbon
Rating: 6-star/ Carbon Level 1
Project Stage: Design
AP: Annelide Sherratt / Jennifer Dean / Kamohelo Selepe / Thato Molapo

5 Parks Boulevard, Johannesburg, credit GLH Architects and Philip Schedler Photography

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ENSafrica, Cape Town

Client: ENSafrica
SQM: 5941
Certification: Interiors v1
Rating: 5-star
Project Stage: As Built
AP: Elri Syfert

ENSafrica, Cape Town

The Precinct EcoDistrict, Grand Baie, Mauritius

Client: GREA/GRIT
Certification: EcoDistrict Certified
AP: Adrie Fourie

The Precinct EcoDistrict, Grand Baie, Mauritius, credit Lar Photography

18 Holt Road, Johannesburg

Client: Fujifilm South Africa
SQM: 1628
Certification: Net Zero Carbon
Rating: Carbon Level 1
Project Stage: Design
AP: Thato Molapo

18 Holt Road, Johannesburg

Zest WEG, Western Cape

Client: West Property Fund
SQM: 3770
Certification: Net Zero Carbon
Rating: Carbon Level 1
Project Stage: Design
AP: Thato Molapo

Zest WEG, Western Cape

Lapalala Wilderness School, Limpopo

Client: Lapalala Wilderness School
SQM: 4000
Certification: Net Zero Carbon
Rating: Carbon Level 2
AP: Thato Molapo

Lapalala Wilderness School, Limpopo

The First Capital Bank Head Office, Lusaka, Zambia

Client: First Capital Bank
SQM: 3820
Certification: Green Star Office v1.1
Rating: 5-star
Project Stage: Design
AP: Annelidé Sherratt / Kagiso Sebetso

The First Capital Bank Head Office, Lusaka, Zambia

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2 Pybus and 90 Rivonia in Sandton, and Rosebank Link in Rosebank

Client: Redefine Properties
Certification: Net Zero Carbon
Rating: Carbon Level 2
Project Stage: As Built
AP: Jennifer Dean

2 Pybus and 90 Rivonia in Sandton, and Rosebank Link in Rosebank

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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.

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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!

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