The AfriSam Student Award for Sustainable Design calls on enrolled architecture students across South Africa to enter this awards programme which challenges you to come up with sustainable solutions for existing architecture. Find out more here.
The AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture + Innovation recognises contributions that bring sustainable innovation to living environments through an integrated approach to communities, planning, design, architecture, building practice, natural systems and technology. Find more here.
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Introducing the AfriSam Student Award for Sustainable Design.
Students registered for courses in architecture, design and other related urban planning programmes can now show their mettle by entering the brand new AfriSam Student Award for Sustainable Design, launched on 1 June. With a prize of R60 000 towards the winner’s...
Concrete knowledge crucial to produce sustainable concrete structures.
In the context of the struggling South African construction industry, extended and institutionalised knowledge about improving the durability of concrete structure is crucial to the competitiveness of the South African concrete industry. This is according to The...
IKEA proves sustainability can be colourful, motivating and enjoyable.
When thinking of IKEA, one might think of massive stores and mass-produced items. Sustainability is, however, a key driving force behind every action they take and every product they make. Launched in 2012 and updated in 2018, ‘people & planet positive’ is IKEA’s...
