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Tag: Smart buildings

Regulations and support for more resilient human settlements

September 19, 2022September 21, 2022 Admin

Recently I was asked to be part of a panel on regulation at the Human Settlements Indaba and Exhibition in Kwa-Natal. The Indaba aimed to provide policy direction and validate approaches being developed by the Department of Human Settlements. Our … Continue reading Regulations and support for more resilient human settlements

Four reasons why we are not achieving the required progress towards sustainability

October 16, 2018October 16, 2018 Admin

  1. A disconnect between what is required by science, what has been committed to, and what actually happens on the ground. 2. Only small incremental amendments to systems are being made – these are insufficient – radical change and … Continue reading Four reasons why we are not achieving the required progress towards sustainability

Developing a Research Agenda for Smart and Sustainable Built Environments

October 16, 2018 Admin

“Smart” and “Sustainable” have become buzzwords in literature about built environment and cities and are generally used to describe approaches which enhance the environmental performance through the use of technology. However, wide usage has meant that these terms have become … Continue reading Developing a Research Agenda for Smart and Sustainable Built Environments

Rapid Identification and Evaluation of Interventions for Improved Energy Performance in South Africa Schools

October 16, 2018 Admin

Municipal electricity costs in South Africa have risen by 173% in the last ten years; an average annual increase of 17.3%. At the same time, public funding for schools has been dropped in real terms by 8% per learner over … Continue reading Rapid Identification and Evaluation of Interventions for Improved Energy Performance in South Africa Schools

Social Resilience In Urban Areas

August 9, 2017August 9, 2017 Admin

Presented paper on Social Resilience in Urban Areas at the ASOCSA 11th Built Environment Conference, 6-8 August 2017, Durban. The paper covered: Climate change predictions for South Africa Social vulnerability and resilience Supporting social resilience through urban characteristics and configuration … Continue reading Social Resilience In Urban Areas

Delivering Smarter Infrastructure

August 9, 2017August 9, 2017 Admin

Presentation on Delivering Smarter Infrastructure at the Smart Buildings and Infrastructure, Africa Summit 2017, 23 – 24 May 2017, Gallagher Estate, Midrand, South Africa. The SMART Buildings and Infrastructure series of summits provide key insights into emerging trends, confront the … Continue reading Delivering Smarter Infrastructure

Adopting Smart Practices for a Better Africa

August 9, 2017August 9, 2017 Admin

Presentation at Re-imagining Africa’s Smart Buildings Landscape, Adopting Smart Practices for a Better Africa, Cape Town Convention Centre, 11 – 12 August 2016 Definitions. The presentation covered: Defining smart and sustainable built environments – improving sustainability performance through holistic approaches, … Continue reading Adopting Smart Practices for a Better Africa

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