Liberty Two Degrees: Waste not, Want not
Liberty Two Degrees has become the first property group in South Africa to achieve the coveted Net Zero Waste Level 2 certification by the GBCSA for four of its malls in Johannesburg, Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town.
+12th June 2024
Showcasing our Certifications in 2023
In 2023, Solid Green supported our clients with a number of certifications that reflect the evolution of the building sector towards a better future for planet and people.
+20th March 2024
Designing for Community Integration: How Green Buildings Enhance Connectivity
In this thought leadership piece, Adrie Fourie, Head of Sustainable Cities & Research at Solid Green, shares how Green Buildings can catalyse urban connectivity and interconnected, thriving communities.
+13th November 2023
Adrie Fourie comments on the GBCSA’s new Places Category
As the Places Category Director of the revised Green Star New Buildings rating tool, Adrie Fourie shares her insights on the importance of people-centred urban spaces in this article for the Green Building Council SA.
+16th July 2023
Ranjita Pillai: working towards making a Real Difference
Sustainable Building Consultant, Ranjita Pillai, recently joined the Solid Green team. Here, she shares her influences, her experience in our office, as well as her vision for the future.
+16th July 2023
Redefine leads the way with three Net Zero Carbon Level 2 certifications
Redefine has recently achieved an impressive milestone in its sustainability efforts. Three of their properties in Gauteng have been awarded the highly regarded Net Zero Carbon Level 2: Building & Occupant Emissions (Measured) certification by the GBCSA.
+9th May 2023
Muhammed Aadil Fayzoo: meaningful impact though Sustainability
Muhammed Aadil Fayzoo joined Solid Green at the end of 2022 as a Junior Green Building Consultant. Here, he tells us about his journey towards a career in sustainability, and highlights what is means to be part of the team.
+10th March 2023
The RE-GENERATION – GREEN BUILDING CONVENTION 2022
It was recently that time of year again for the South African Green Building industry, when professionals from all over the country gathered for the annual GBCSA Green Building Convention. Here, Jennifer Dean shares more.
+13th December 2022
Solid Green wins at the GBCSA Convention!
We are super proud of our proactive and dedicated team, who collectively scored five wins at the GBCSA Convention Awards, which was held at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town on Thursday 3 November 2022.
+9th November 2022
Fit for Purpose and Future Focused
Irene Link Building B and Westend Office Park Building D, both developed by Abland Property Developers and located in Tshwane, have recently achieved 4-Star Green Star Office v1.1 certifications from the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA).
+7th July 2021
Next Level Green: Sustainability Leapfrogging
At the GBCSA’s Virtual Green Building Convention 2020, Marloes Reinink presented ‘Next Level Green: Sustainability Leapfrogging’, which looked at how crisis can be a positive catalyst in driving proactive change towards a more regenerative built environment.
+10th December 2020
Solid Green’s New Offices in Parkhurst!
As Solid Green approaches its 10th birthday, directors Marloes Reinink and Chilufya Lombe have taken the bold step of purchasing a property in Parkhurst, Johannesburg, for the company’s new offices. Here we share the start of our journey towards our new home!
+29th August 2019
Green Building Convention & Awards 2018
Solid Green took centre stage at the Green Building Council Leadership Awards, held on 4 October 2018 at the 11th Annual Green Building Convention’s gala dinner at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town.
+10th October 2018
4 Stars for Pegasus marks Solid Green milestone
With the certification of Menlyn Maine, Solid Green achieved its 20th Green Star SA certification – an impressive total comprising a substantial portion of all Green Star SA certifications, as acknowledged by Manfred Braune, Chief Technical Officer at the Green Building Council South Africa, earlier this year.
+26th October 2015