Sustainability Archives - Page 3 of 22

08 Jun 2021

AfriSam-SAIA Sustainable Design Award shortlist announced

By Staff Writer

The sixth AfriSam-SAIA Sustainable Design Award has announced its shortlisted entries for 2019/2020. These submissions showcase the best in African architectural and design innovation, specifically focused on addressing local and global sustainability challenges. Awarded and commended projects will be announced virtually on Thursday 10 June at 16:30. Established in 2009, entries are submitted in four categories,...

02 Jun 2021

Choosing the best

By Staff Writer

Appliances alone don’t make a kitchen. However, from a functional perspective, they are arguably the most important elements in this space. We speak to leading appliance manufacturer, Miele’s Jon Molyneaux, for some guidelines on what to look for when choosing your kitchen appliances. Most contractors will tell you that if you are renovating or building a new kitchen, it is best to...

26 May 2021

uPVC Windows—Why You Need them for YOUR Home & Business

By Staff Writer

Can one aspect of a home really make a big difference when it comes to all the important matters: comfort, green living and cost savings? It can if you’re considering a different kind of window. Many new products hit the market each year and below you’ll find out why uPVC windows are some of the...

24 May 2021

Raised "cradle deck" flooring system with unique water harvesting application

By Staff Writer

Sustainability is the key feature of a new outdoor raised flooring application which is laid on recycled truck tyres and will harvest vast volumes of rainwater. This system is exceptionally environmentally friendly. The InstaCradle system is comprised of cement pavers (600 x 600 x 40mm) which are loosely placed on top of rubber cradles (small...

20 May 2021

Sustainability: South Africans need a more sympathetic approach to the planet and their living environment

By Staff Writer

The AfriSam-SAIA Sustainable Design Award is aimed at unearthing the best in South African architectural and design innovations that are specifically focused on addressing local and global sustainability challenges. This requires a deep understanding of what sustainability is and how to identify initiatives that truly reflect this. Principal architect at Artek 4 Architects and AfriSam-SAIA...

21 Apr 2021

Paragon Interface creates a new way of work for Deloitte at The Ridge

By Staff Writer

Following on from its successful completion of Deloitte’s new Africa headquarters at Waterfall City in Midrand, Paragon Interface has just completed a new workplace for the professional services firm at The Ridge at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. This was a high-profile project for the interior architecture company Paragon Interface, part of the Paragon...

13 Apr 2021

ALUCOBOND® roof constitutes the most eye-catching design feature

By Staff Writer

The design concept for the new public transport interchange involved creating a light, floating sculpture. The 1,800-square-metre ALUCOBOND®roof constitutes the most eye-catching design feature at the modernised bus station. A central pedestrian bridge connects the new bus station in Hamburg Poppenbüttel with the rapid transit rail link and the park+ride car park. Lightness and transparency...

13 Apr 2021

Carbon negative flooring: Carpet tiles now available in S.A

By Staff Writer

Interface, a leading global modular flooring producer, has launched what it claims is the world’s first range of carbon-negative flooring: carpet tiles that deplete the atmosphere of harmful carbon dioxide. To achieve this milestone, Interface, which has KBAC Flooring as South African distributors, had to transform key manufacturing facilities in Europe and the USA, and...

12 Apr 2021

How to prepare your home for winter

By Staff Writer

Each year winter sneaks up on South Africans. With such a beautiful summer climate that lasts months on end, we’re often caught off guard when the weather suddenly changes, and the nights start drawing in. With our properties built for warmer climates; colder weather can see us shivering inside our own homes. Use this time...

06 Apr 2021

Sustainable engineering - recovery & conversion

By Staff Writer

RECCONTEC represents recovery and conversion. Integrate technologies and processes for the treatment and utilization of different waste streams in one Waste-Conversion-Center. The task is ELECTRICITY MAXIMIZATION while recycling; avoid emissions; clean waters and eliminate landfills waste. Waste-Conversion-Center process the following waste types: Unsorted municipal solid waste (MSW) Sewage sludge and wastewater from septic tanks Old tires, wood waste, bulky waste Landfill reduction, deconstruction and re-naturalization Hospital waste and specific hazardous waste...

01 Apr 2021

Why lightweight Harvey EcoTile® is the future of roofing

By Staff Writer

Roof tile design has seen minimal innovation in centuries. Thick, heavy roof tiles are simply stacked upon one another and held down by their considerable weight. This in turn dictates strong, heavy and expensive roofing structures to cope with the load. Harvey EcoTile® changes all this with a lightweight mineral composite roof tile. The way...

31 Mar 2021

Know your water, listen to your water, filter your water

By Staff Writer

JoJo has long had a reputation for quality, trust and credibility in the water tanks market. For over 40 years we have taken South Africa on a journey to harvest water, store water and to listen to the water. Now we are stepping into your homes and showing you how to filter your water, straight from the tap. No more worrying about water quality and impurities. No...