Our Journey in 2024
2024 has been a memorable year for Solid Green, marked by the fruition of months of dedication and transformative growth, together with the loss of a beloved team member. Here, we share more about this journey.
+10th December 2024
From Laughter to Leadership: the 2024 Green Building Convention
Here we share highlights from the Green Building Convention 2024 – a whirlwind of learning, laughter, and sustainability.
+10th December 2024
Mellissa Laubscher is Empowering Sustainability Through Finance
Mellissa Laubscher is a seasoned financial expert with over 11 years of experience, who plays a pivotal role in steering the Solid Green’s financial health toward sustainable growth.
+10th December 2024
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
Making a Difference: Our Day with Rise Against Hunger
On Saturday 8th June, the Solid Green team had the privilege of participating in a volunteering event with Rise Against Hunger. Here, Aadil Fayzoo shares our experience.
+12th June 2024
In loving memory: Mthokozisi ‘Giant’ Nxumalo
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mthokozisi ‘Giant’ Nxumalo, a highly regarded member of the Solid Green family and a man like no other.
+20th March 2024
2023 – WHAT A JOURNEY!
Solid Green has had an exhilarating 2023, reaping the rewards of many months of diligent effort and witnessing several exciting changes within our team. Here we highlight some of our achievements.
+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
Xenia Scott is working towards a more Sustainable Future
Modelling & Simulation Consultant, Xenia Scott, recently joined the Solid Green team. Here, she shares her views on sustainability as well as her experience working in our office.
+4th October 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
Kamohelo Selepe on growing Green Building Knowledge
Kamohelo Selepe recently joined Solid Green as a Junior Green Building Consultant. Here, she shares her passion for sustainability as she embarks on the journey to add value and increase awareness in the built environment industry.
+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
DRIVING CHANGE IN 2022!
2022 has been an exciting year for Solid Green as we have experienced the fruits of many months of hard work and seen several changes to our team. Here we highlight some of our achievements as we continue to drive change towards a transformed and regenerative built environment.
+13th December 2022
Our participation in the Soweto Marathon
The 27th edition of the ever-popular Soweto Marathon, ‘The People’s Race’, took place on Sunday 6th November 2022. It started and ended at the iconic Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, and Solid Green was there! Here, Thato Molapo tells us 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
Thato Molapo on taking responsibility for our future
With his appointment as Solid Green’s newest team member, Thato Molapo is bringing to his work enthusiasm and commitment to a more sustainable future for all.
+22nd September 2022
Green Song
In this lyrical story, Jennifer Dean, Sustainable Building Consultant, shares some of her formative experience and motivation for the work that she does as part of the Solid Green team.
+5th July 2022
Prioritising mental wellbeing as a Sustainability young professional.
As we approach the end of the year and as fatigue looms over all professionals, tasks are starting to take a little bit longer and seem a tad more difficult.
+2nd November 2021
Samantha Phiri: A new direction
Our new Financial Accountant, Samantha Phiri, believes that open communication and staying up to date with technology are both essential and empowering for young professionals.
+31st August 2021
Insights from a Solid Green Intern
Final year student, Sarah Jacob, recently completed an internship with Solid Green. Here she recalls her learnings in our energy modelling and simulations department, and shares her experience gained as part of a larger team.
+3rd May 2021
Energy Performance Certificates
Alex Varughese, Modelling and Simulations Consultant at Solid Green, recently attended a GBCSA webinar on Energy Performance Certificates. Here, he shares his insights on the EPC process and what it means for the South African market.
+3rd March 2021
A Masters in Energy & Sustainability
Annelide Sherratt, Green Building Certification Manager at Solid Green, is currently completing the second year of her Master of Science (MSc) degree in Energy and Sustainable Building Design at De Montfort University, Leicester, in the UK. Here, she talks about her particular areas of focus in this 3-year long, distance learning programme.
+3rd March 2021
Adrie Fourie: Sustainable Cities & Research
Sustainability expert, Adrie Fourie, has recently been appointed to head up Solid Green’s department of Sustainable Cities & Research. This work will focus on providing support to our clients and delivery partners on projects that have an impact beyond the scale of individual buildings. Here, Adrie speaks about her new role.
+24th February 2021
2020: A Year of Challenge, Change and Celebration
As Solid Green celebrates its 10th Anniversary and reaching the significant milestone of over 100 green building certifications, we reflect back on the last twelve months, look forward to our next chapter, and acknowledge those who have been part of our journey.
+10th December 2020
In Loving Memory of Francois Joubert
It is with immense sadness that we learnt of the passing of Francois Joubert. Here, Marloes, Chilu and Warren speak about the impact that he had on their lives as young professionals.
+7th July 2020
Andile Shange is taking on the World
As a budding dedicated sustainability consultant with a passion for sustainable and regenerative design, Andile Shange is taking on the world from the Solid Green offices while working on several inspiring Green Star submissions.
+26th February 2020
Green Training in Ghana
In October 2019, Marloes Reinink and Makhosazana Mthethwa visited Ghana for the first time to conduct three one-day green building training workshops for the Ghana Green Building Council and professionals in the built environment. Here, Khosi shares details of the training experience.
+30th October 2019
Relishing the Abland Potjiekos Competition
On Saturday the 7th of September 2019, the Solid Green Team participated in the Abcon Group Foundation’s Potjie Competition – an annual event where the group’s strategic partners and networks are invited to participate. Here, Alex Varughese and Jeffy Palamattam share Solid Green’s experience.
+23rd October 2019
Mbongiseni Thwala on learning about Sustainability
Mbongiseni Thwala, Solid Green’s recently appointed office assistant, is finding great value in learning about the green building and sustainability sector; and looks forward to having a positive impact on the world around him in the future.
+19th August 2019
Makhosazana Mthethwa: Towards an Integrated Design Approach
Makhosazana Mthethwa joined the vibrant team at Solid Green in November 2018 and has had a pacey start in her new job with work on several exciting Net Zero and Green Star project submissions. Here, Khosi shares her experience.
+28th June 2019
Jeffy Palamattam on making a Positive Impact
Modelling and Simulations Consultant at Solid Green, Jeffy Palamattam, is a young and enthusiastic new addition to the team who believes that his work is making an impact on an environment that is bigger than his immediate surroundings.
+27th April 2019
Solid Green Team Building 2019
In mid-January 2019, the Solid Green team spent three days at the self-catering Blue Sky Lodge in Hartbeespoort, learning, exploring and generally having fun as part of their annual team building event.
+26th February 2019
Solid Green Internship: Mapula Matlakala
From its inception, Solid Green has taken the practice of mentoring students very seriously. Here, Mapula Matlakala shares her experience of working as a young, enthusiastic member of the Solid Green team.
+26th March 2018
