Rethinking waste: from green building benchmarks to everyday choices
In this thought piece, Cebisa Mafukuzela, Sustainability Communications and Engagement Manager, looks at the macro and micro scales of sustainable waste management.
+4th September 2026
Celebrating a Decade of EDGE: Ten Years of Building a Greener Future
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
Ecobank Harare: EDGE Advanced Preliminary Certification
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
Thobeka Zuma: contributing to the Green Building industry
EDGE Project Manager, Thobeka Zuma, recently joined the Solid Green team. Here, she shares her journey in sustainability as well as her enriching experience working in our office.
+2nd October 2024
Four EDGE Residential Certifications
Recently, Solid Green has supported two major residential property clients in obtaining EDGE certifications. These certifications demonstrate marked savings in Energy, Water and Embodied Energy in Materials.
+20th March 2024
Our recent EDGE certifications
In recent months, Solid Green has assisted clients in obtaining EDGE certifications for three very different types of projects. These certifications demonstrate marked savings in Energy, Water and Embodied Energy in Materials.
+11th December 2023
Kayce Theunissen is taking the initiative to further Sustainability
Kayce Theunissen recently joined Solid Green as an EDGE Expert in the modelling department. In this blog, he shares his thoughts and optimism for a brighter future for all.
+13th November 2023
Ballito Hills Lifestyle Centre certifications
Ballito Hills Lifestyle Centre, developed by Balwin Properties, achieved a 6-Star Green Star Public & Education Building (PEB) certification in April this year. Part of the upmarket Ballito Hills Lifestyle estate, the building also achieved a Net Zero Carbon Level 1 rating in March – with both certifications undertaken by Solid Green.
+12th July 2021
EDGE certification for Pullman Hotel in Ghana
On 12 June 2020, the Pullman Accra Airport City Hotel achieved an EDGE Preliminary Certificate, making it the second hotel in Ghana to receive an EDGE certification.
+9th July 2020
Leading the Race in 2019!
As the green building sector gains momentum in the race for climate action, we are continuing our drive for a built environment that contributes positively to social, environmental and economic regeneration – not only in South Africa, but throughout Africa.
+10th December 2019
EDGE certification for Belhar Gardens
Belhar Gardens Rental Estate in the Western Cape is the first affordable housing project in South Africa to achieve an EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) certification from the Green Building Council South Africa. Solid Green was the EDGE Auditor on the certification.
+26th March 2018
