It is estimated that about 30% of the waste in many cities comes from construction. This waste often has to be transported long distances to a landfill site. This results in pollution, traffic impacts and the loss of valuable materials … Continue reading Circular Construction Waste
I enjoyed being part of a discussion recently on resilience in buildings organised by the Green Buildings Council. There are many interesting approaches and things can get complex quickly. My contributions included some of the following points. Siting Some sites … Continue reading What Is A Resilient Building?
I have been helping put together the City Centre Sustainable Housing Design Competition that will run this year. It is open to Architecture students in South Africa and aims to explore and develop new design and sustainability thinking about housing … Continue reading City Centre Sustainable Housing Design Competition
Schools in drought-stricken areas are vulnerable to water shortages and may have to close because of health risks. Closing schools significantly affects the quality of education as teaching is disrupted and learning time is lost. The ‘Net-Positive Water Systems for … Continue reading Net-Positive Water Systems for Schools in Drought-Stricken Areas
The International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) indicates that ‘multiple synergies will be required to achieve the goals of sustainable development, including climate adaptation and mitigation, poverty eradication and reducing inequalities’. So what might these synergies by? This is explored … Continue reading What are ‘Multiple Synergies’?
There is increasing pressure on water and sanitation systems in South African human settlements. Droughts have reduced water availability in many areas. Ageing infrastructure and a lack of maintenance have contributed to water supplies being unreliable in some regions. Water … Continue reading Sanitation Options for Sustainable Housing: A Decision-Making Tool
Water and sanitation costs at South African municipalities have been steadily rising in the last 5 years and are particularly high in water-stressed areas such as Cape Town. Many areas of South Africa also experience water shortages and unreliable water … Continue reading Rapid Identification and Evaluation of Interventions for Improved Water Performance at South Africa Schools
Jeremy Gibberd 