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FOREWORD

issue 7 It has been an amazing year thus far and it gets even more exciting when realising that the year is almost at its end. It is with great satisfaction that we can all say that soon we will have a relaxing and well deserved festive season and come back to face the new year with fresh opinions and positivity, hoping that our country won’t be affected by a recession again with issues like the recent mining and delivery transportation strikes.

Let’s all be positive and keep doing what we are to fight recession and overcome difficulties for businesses in our country.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of our advertisers throughout the year who have made it possible to publish our seventh issue of TO BUILD. I would like to extend my thanks to all the contributors, our new staff on board and last but not least, our advertisers for the trust they have built in TO BUILD. TO BUILD would like to wish our advertisers and contributors a warm, safe and relaxed festive season. May all of you have a well deserved rest and we look forward to extending our business relationship in the new year.

We are also looking forward to our next issue, due out in March 2013, but most importantly we would like to see our regular advertisers on board our 2013 issues. Book now for 2013 and a discount will be guaranteed on multiple bookings.

I hope you enjoy reading this issue of TO BUILD and be safe during the holidays. Until next year...

Elroy Best Regards

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issue 7 Foreword Editor’s Note Cover story: Cobra Watertech News & Reviews Interview: Patrick Thonissen Project Focus: House Jones Student Work: Lindy’s Library Out & About Listing: Architects Listing: Interior Designers Listing: Building Contractors Acronyms Advertisers’ Index

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Divisions Architects Quantity Surveyors Interior & Exterios Design & Décor Landscape Architects Engineers Roofs, Ceilings, Insulation & Partitioning Floors Walls Windows & Doors Home & Access Automation Electrical Lighting & Air Conditioning Blinds, Shutter & Awnings Fireplaces & Braais Kitchens & Accessories Bathrooms & Accessories Timber & Decking Paint & Decorative Coatings Security & Safety Furniture Construction & Contractors Bricks & Paving Cement & Concrete Green Building Corporate Profiles

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CONTENTS Features

Cover Story: Cobra catapults Cape building ahead in eco-race

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South Africas greenest green house

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Top architects shine in Corobrik SAIA Awards competition

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Quantity and quality

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Retaining wall rationale

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The wonder of wallpaper

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Plastic welders now “sign” their work

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It’s a steel

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Polyflor helps transform farmers’ cooperative

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Van Dyck’s magic carpets

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Cummins has the power to ensure stable energy supply in Africa

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Exploring the potential of polymer concrete

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Tile trends

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Paint: It’s all chemistry

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Planet-saving epoxy

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Chips off the old block

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Standing tall

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The wall that does it all

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Creative concrete

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Cast in concrete

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Greening your home saves money

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Local pipe industry going green

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Water & energy conservation benchmarking: How does you building measure up?

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Heat pumps

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Aurecon achieves

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Dulux

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Marley Roofing

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Arcelor Mittal

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Lindy’s library

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A SHiFT of mindset

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Editor’s Note

A major construction site is often announced by a tall crane. Even when approaching from a distance, cranes stand proud above a suburb or city’s skyline and always convey the same message. We must all agree that a large building project firstly reflects investment confidence, vision and positive economic activity. Then add employment, business opportunities, community upliftment, innovation and design to what a construction site crane symbolises in society.

Shortly before this edition of TO BUILD went to press I was driving into Cape Town’s city centre. As I came off the freeway and slowed down to stop at an intersection on the edge of the city, I spotted out of the corner of my eye a row of depressing newspaper posters on the lampposts. They shouted, “Unemployment on the rise”, “Debt crisis deepens”, “Reccession realities sink in” and “Bankruptcy capital announced”. Well, excuse me for being a little confused when I pulled up to the robot. Ahead of me there was an array of cranes. Looking right, cranes rose into the sky at the V&A Waterfront silo site, and to the left large earthmovers were digging deep into the soil. And other cities in our country are equally abuzz with construction, I thought.

In my book the proof is always in the pudding. Despite headlines screaming doom I’ll get really worried when I don’t see any cranes or traffic signs warning of construction sites ahead although I will always read with heed the columns and articles in the press. And recent statistics are also fondly quoted along the line of “Plans approved in this quarter compared to the last year is up 23%”, or “Growth in the construction sector up 11.5%”. But for me and the man in the street it’s a case of “show me the colour of your money”. That tall crane jarring out above the roofs of buildings in a cityscape goes far beyond lip service.

It is proof that our government, investors and other players in the construction industry are walking the talk.

Putting together this edition of TO BUILD – my first – renewed my confidence in our construction industry – in my mind an accurate barometer of the economy at large. And I’m proud to be the editor of a publication with a tall crane in its logo.

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Cobra catapults Cape building ahead in eco-race Cobratron plumbware helps a Western Cape housing centre earn a sought-after 4-star green rating

Cobra Watertech’s industry-leading green technology is one of the important key features that resulted in the City of Cape Town’s new Manenberg Human Settlements Contact Centre being a front runner in eco-friendly buildings.

The energy and water savings offered by their Cobratron range of taps and mixers combined with its efficient electronic urinal flush valves made Cobra the natural choice for the centre, the first government project in the Western Cape to achieve a 4-star Green Star rating from the Green Building Council of SA.

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COVER STORY Socially responsible The R30-million Manenberg Contact Centre was designed around environmentally sustainable and economically and socially responsible principles.

These include using approved ecological building materials; incorporating water-saving measures that ensure 100% of rainwater is captured and 100% of waste water recycled for ablutions and irrigation; and implementing solar and wind electricity generation systems. The indoor office spaces also make maximum use of natural light and fresh air circulation.

It was against this backdrop that the City of Cape Town’s Department of Human Settlements specified a number of Cobra products for the project, specifically its Cobratron pillar taps, electronic urinal flush valves, chrome-plated showerheads and various items from its sanitaryware range.

Sensor-controled Cobratron is a range of electronic taps and mixers that rely on highly accurate sensors to deliver water only when activated. This reduces water wastage, ensures hygienic operations and offers clients increased flexibility, as the sensors can be preset to intuitively deliver just enough water for a required function. The taps are also vandal-resistant which makes them ideal for the high-traffic centre.

Similarly, Cobra’s electronic urinal flush valves allow for adjustable water delivery that ensures only the exact amount of water needed to clean the urinal is dispensed.

Their water-saving showerheads are designed with an ingenious yet simple and robust pressurecompensating flow restrictor that limits water flow to an economical 9 litres per minute without impacting the water pressure in the system or the showerhead’s spray pattern.

Uncompromised quality “These environmentally friendly features were among the top reasons we specified Cobra fixtures for the project. That, together with the durability, low maintenance and quality of their products along with the professional service, project-specific advice and excellent after-sales backup they offer. We were very proud to have Cobra involved in this project,” says Ashley Hemraj, senior architect: development services in the City of Cape Town’s Department of Human Settlements.

“For us it was an absolute pleasure to work with a team of architects who supported the use of local products and who were prepared to test conventional models with new and innovative ways to save energy and water,” explains Robert Van Coller, a specifier representative at Cobra.

The Contact Centre offers residents a one-stop-shop where they’re able to make enquiries and pay municipal accounts, including housing rentals and loans, rates, water, electricity and traffic fines.

For more information on Cobra products call 0861-21-21-21 or e-mail marketing@cobrawatertech.co.za.

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NEWS & REVIEWS COrOBrIk COmmUnITy InITIaTIve a grOwIng sUCCess

A worker at the Rietvlei strawberry farm inspects the fruits of their efforts.

The strawberry farming initiative at Corobrik’s Rietvlei factory near Pretoria is bearing fruit – in more ways than one.

The farm has a multitude of direct and indirect benefits for the immediate community. It not only provides permanent and casual employment and produces top-grade harvests for retail outlets – the farm also shares profits with its workers, instilling a sense of entrepreneurship in them. Furthermore, the establishment of the farm involved the eradication of alien vegetation.

The project’s origins go back to 2008 when then factory manager Heinrich von Wielligh met with Dominic Cullinan of Sunherbs (on a neighbouring property) to explore local economic development opportunities to benefit local communities by farming on unused Corobrik land.

Robbie Carswell, current factory manager at Corobrik, says the project has created 30 permanent jobs for members of the surrounding community where unemployment is high. A further 100 casual jobs are created during the busy harvesting season. In season at least 1 000 crates – which comprise four punnets of strawberries each – are harvested per day and there are expansion plans for the future.

“It’s hard to believe that a few years ago the area which now yields crops was an unproductive piece of land without an immediate purpose. It is hugely rewarding for Corobrik to be a part of what is a remarkably successful community upliftment project and to see locals seizing the opportunity to forge better lives for themselves and their families,” he says.

The Rietvlei strawberry operation started out with just five hectares, but it soon doubled in size to 10 hectares.

Today 30 hectares are being farmed with the possibility of increasing this considerably as the project continues to grow.

Foreman Petrus Thapedi, who has been farming strawberries for 30 years and understands the process intimately, is currently working with others towards setting up a similar project at Corobrik’s Springs factory. May the project continue to be berry successful…

Cma aPPOInTmenT Concrete Manufacturers Association (CMA) president Taco Voogt has been appointed acting director of the CMA, a position he will fill until a new director has been found. Born and educated in the Netherlands, Taco is a civil engineer and paving specialist who took up residence in South Africa 30 years ago when he joined Murray and Roberts. He moved to Concor Technicrete (now Technicrete) in 1986 and still works for the company on a consultancy basis.

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NEWS & REVIEWS HOw green Is my vaLLey? The Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) is offering a new course covering the use of the Multi-Unit Residential Training (MURT) Green Star SA rating tool. MURT measures the environmental performance of design and construction phases in multi-unit residential buildings.

As the world’s population increases, the need for suitable accommodation in urban centres also increases. Multi-unit residential homes are an attractive option for city dwellers and greening these developments are important for the development of sustainable cities.

Homeowners and tenants increasingly want to know that their home hasn’t had a negative environmental impact and that it will be a healthier space to live in.

The GBCSA Green Star SA rating system adheres to the new energy efficiency requirements set by authorities.

COnsTrUCTIOn COsTs fOreCasT International credit insurer Coface South Africa estimates a 7% construction costs rise in 2013.

The organisation assessed the state of South Africa’s construction industry recently to forecast expected performance in the industry over the next four years. Saijil Singh, lead analyst at Coface says, “The industry will need to grow above that figure to show any improvement,” but adds this is unlikely because “the industry faces an uphill battle for growth” due to constant cost increases.

Singh believes that even though prime interest rates have been reduced to 8.5% this year, the industry will be hampered by other factors such as labour, social issues and skills shortages. “On a positive note,” he adds, “government has constantly mentioned its plans to grow the industry and to increase employment.”

With expectations that the construction industry will remain stable, Singh says the building machinery industry is expected to follow the same direction.

Post-recession challenges have caused a number of medium-sized enterprises to fail – and construction costs and the challenge of cheaper imports also present a threat.

geBerIT sa appOInTs mark sCHUrr In HOT seaT In October Mark Schurr took up the position as managing director of Geberit Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd. A BSc graduate from Natal University, Schurr has been with Geberit since 1999. In 2004 he was appointed as operations director. Throughout his career with Geberit he has contributed immensely to building and developing its southern African organisation.

“Over the past 13 years we have built up a strong team across the country which goes about their jobs with great enthusiasm. At Geberit there is always something new to learn and I am excited to take on the challenge of steering the company to greater success,” says Schurr.

Geberit, as a pioneer and world leader, is well known for its advanced water-saving plumbing and sanitary technologies. Founded in 1874, Geberit has built a reputation for sustainability, innovation, quality and reliability.

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NEWS & REVIEWS RUssIa Opens nUcLeaR OffIce In sa Russia is setting up a nuclear marketing office in South Africa, expanding their global atomic operation.

With the vision of the South African authorities planning to increase the country’s nuclear power generation to 25% by 2030 from the current 5%, the South African Atomic Energy Corporation (Necsa) signed a memorandum of understanding with Russia’s State Nuclear Energy Corporation, Rosatom, in June this year.

From its local branch Rosatom will be developing relationships with South African partners.

After the Ukraine and Singapore, South Africa has become only the third country where Rosatom has registered a marketing office. Rosatom will focus on promoting Russian nuclear technology in the South African market and developing relationships with potential customers, partners, and regulators.

They will also pursue relations with South Africa’s business and scientific communities and industrial and financial groups.

DecOReX DURBan pROMIses a BLIssfUL eXpeRIence Don’t miss KwaZulu-Natal’s finest décor, design and lifestyle expo – Decorex Durban 2013. Decorex Durban takes place at the Durban Exhibition Centre between 21 and 24 March 2013.

This year Decorex Durban is themed Bliss and the show promises to provide plenty of design and décor ideas and inspiration, a showcase of the latest décor trends, practical know-how and loads to buy.

Decorex Durban’s customary demos and how-to’s promise to inspire a whole new approach to home living and a variety of trendy pop-up restaurants and designer bars mean visitors are guaranteed a great day out.

DecOReX DURBan 2013 21 – 24 March 2013, Durban Exhibition Centre Tickets: R60 for adults, R50 for pensioners and students, R10 for children U/12 Trade day: Friday 22 March 2013 (registration online) For more info, visit: Facebook: Decorex SA Twitter: @decorexSA Website: www.decorex.co.za Tel: 011-549-8300 Decorex Durban forms part of the Decorex SA portfolio and is owned by the Thebe Exhibitions & Projects Group.

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NEWS & REVIEWS Monolith Magic There is no substitute for experience With more than 135 years experience in the industry, going back to 1874, Geberit has entrenched itself in the industry as a pioneer and world leader. The brand is well known for its water-saving, advanced plumbing and sanitary technologies and has built a reputation for sustainability, innovation, quality and reliability.

Style and harmony Geberit achieves style and harmony in bathroom design with its Monolith range which now includes a matching bidet offering a complete solution to your bathroom design and decor requirements. By hiding the clunky cistern and drainage pipes behind a stylish glass panel, this contemporary toilet gets a clever makeover and does away with the unsightly aspects of traditional toilets.

The Geberit Monolith range conceals all the necessary technology behind a simple design concept which offers you plenty of scope for creativity.

With its colourful safety glass – available in black, white, umbra and mint – and combined with an elegant floor-standing or wall-hung toilet, the Monolith adds a touch of elegance to the bathroom. The newly added Monolith for bidets enhances the harmonious and aesthetic appeal.

Setting standards The Geberit Monolith sanitary module sets new architectural standards in the toilet and bidet area and is simple and quick to install. They are ideal for renovating, retrofitting or adding an elegant alternative to ceramic exposed cisterns.

From a technical perspective, Geberit Monolith is the ideal renovation solution when wanting to upgrade your conventional floor-standing toilet to a new more modern and stylish option. The Monolith sanitary module can be simply connected to existing plumbing work without the need for chiselling or re-tiling. The Geberit Monolith is an attractive and stylish alternative to the conventional visible cistern and carries the same 10-year guarantee as the Geberit concealed cisterns.

Visit their website www.geberit.co.za or mail them at sales.za@geberit.com for more information.

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INTERVIEW

Interview with Patrick Thonissen He’s an industry leader who works hard and plays hard. To Build sat down with the man at the helm of Tiletoria to find out what makes him tick.

How and when did you get involved with Tiletoria, or with the tile industry?

I got involved in the industry when I was 20 years young, during a holiday job at Ceramic Builders Suppliers that ended up as a career. I did a management diploma over 4 years at Cape Tech while working there.

At 25 I was a branch manager and at 30 I left after 10 years at CBS to join Incledon Tiles in Cape Town.

A year later, at 31, I became managing director at Incledon. After 10 years at the helm, when I was 40 years young, I purchased Tiletoria with some partners in 1996. I’ve been at the helm of Tiletoria for 17 years.

Your company is in a highly competitive segment of the construction industry. How do you maintain an edge over competitors and entrench yourself as a leader in the field?

Our philosophy is “We lead, others follow” so we are always at the forefront of design and technology in terms of printing, texture and the like. I’ve been at the forefront for 37 years and I travel to many countries sourcing products.

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INTERVIEW We don’t have a buyer as such, as I do most of the buying with some input from colleagues. This means no middle men taking commissions and driving the prices higher than necessary. Volume helps too – the bigger the volumes the better the prices. Then there are aspects of skill and training that we do religiously as we believe it’s never just one aspect that makes you more competitive than others.

It’s a multi-faceted approach and much has to do with staff. Many members of our staff have been with us more than 10 years so they have vast experience, more than most of our competitors.

Also important is networking with customers and suppliers, showroom displays and updating them regularly, and of course pricing and best value.

Tiletoria shouts “tiles” but it offers a lot more than just tiles. How has your company diversified in its product offerings over the years?

Correct, we started as a tile company but since then we’ve added to the basket many product lines that make sense. It’s natural to do sanitaryware and taps when one is doing tiles for bathrooms and kitchens.

Then we added baths and bathroom accessories as well as kitchen sinks. Later we also added spas and have sold many spa baths where we converted standard baths into spa baths by adding water and air jets.

First we added laminated flooring because few homeowners want to tile bedrooms. So it was a natural progression. More recently we started importing natural stones from India, Turkey, Europe and China. We’ve just been to the Verona Stone Fair as well as the Bologna Tile Fair and en route home we visited Turkey for a week looking at Travertine and marble.

Diversifying is about making one call to a homeowner, developer or architect and offering a much bigger basket than 10 years ago.

How has your company grown over the years?

Hugely. The growth is way beyond standard growth in percentage points. In our first year we did approximately R10 million and are now heading for the R500 million mark 17 years later. We still have big plans to grow, particularly in Durban and Joburg where we are still relatively new and developing momentum.

What is the key to your success in the industry?

There’s no one thing, it’s actually a combination of things – my buying experience around the world over 37 years, our contacts and my team who are experienced and have been with me for years, many of them from my Incledon days. Then it’s about enjoying the products and being passionate about what we do.

It’s also about legwork – everyone in the industry has the same or similar opportunities but do they have the same work ethics? And it’s about lucky breaks and seeing the opportunities when they come around.

It’s a lot of things.

Your staff is clearly the backbone of your company. How do you drive that aspect?

With personal contact daily or as often as possible. My staff is my A-team. Being fair and treating everyone well is also a factor, as is recognising each person’s strengths and weaknesses and making sure these are covered. Sometimes you have to push people out of their comfort zones so that they grow as people. And most important is treating everyone with respect.

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Interview How does your company offer clients the latest and greatest products? Do you tap into overseas trends and technology development?

Yes, we attend many trade fairs. This is why we are often ahead of competitors. I’m about to go to China for another trade fair. This year I’ve also been to Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia researching the market for opportunities, as well as Italy and Turkey.

Globally speaking, which are the major tile and related product suppliers? Do you import from them?

We buy from most countries that produce tiles, sanware and related products. India is good for sandstone, marble and slates, Brazil for ceramics and Italy for performance products suitable for shopping centres and high-traffic areas or where specific tiles are required, like in forensic laboratories, prisons, etc.

In China I source granites and value products with slightly lower specifications but they also offer expensive materials. Turkey is good for marble and travertine and Spain has similar products to Italy. Occasionally we’ve done specific imports from Indonesia and Malaysia and some laminates from Portugal.

Is South Africa a worthy tile producer? How do we rate against overseas product lines?

In South Africa the producers are not at the top end of specifications but they do well for domestic retail and some middle-end use, including line shops as opposed to main mall areas. South African producers make approximately 35 million m2 and the balance is imported – about 35 to 40 million m2, depending on what one classifies as floor coverings and the basket of products one is talking about.

Name one of your career highlights.

Being the youngest MD in the Boumat group at the age of 31.

And who is Patrick after hours, at home?

I’ve been married for 32 years and my three children are young adults of 25, 27 and 29 yrs old. They all have Business Science degrees from UCT and one has a CA qualification. They’re all active in sport and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

I was also very active in sport – hockey 1st team, squash, badminton and athletics in my younger days, now it’s golfing, hiking and climbing, scuba and spear fishing, diving, plus regular boat fishing excursions.

Running my business is like sport – when we get an order or contract it’s like scoring a goal.

Do you work hard and play hard?

Yes, exceptionally. In our game you win or lose. You either get the business or you lose the sale. When one loses a sale you make no money. You don’t get a silver or bronze medal in our business. It’s all about winners and losers. Most of my life I’ve worked 10 to 12 hours a day but I always make time to get away and enjoy life as well, hence all the sports I enjoy.

What are your other hobbies and pastimes?

I’m handy, so I do carpentry. I have a complete workshop at home with all the necessary tools. I made pocket money when I was young doing furniture manufacture or repairs.

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Diversifying is about making one call to a homeowner, developer or architect and offering a much bigger basket than years ago.

I love nature too so I spend a lot of free weekends outdoors, walking or just chilling out. I have a holiday house on the beach where I can watch the mood of the sea change every day.

We annually do game trips – this year it’s Addo Elephant National Park and every other year we do trips to the Kruger – we’ve been there more than 30 times. One off my sons completed a game rangers course after university as he too has a love for nature. For next year we’ve planned a trip to the Kgalagadi.

I’ve also been to Mashatu Game Lodge in Botswana as well as on fishing trips on the Zambezi and off the Mozambican coast. I love deepsea fishing off Cape Point. My bucket list includes cycling the 180km from Cape Town to my holiday house. And seven years ago I climbed Kilimanjaro as one of my bucket list items.

How will you spend your retirement one day – or aren’t you thinking of ever hanging up tools?

I hope to retire at 60 if my health holds out. Then I want to spend a year travelling South Africa as there are so many places to visit that we’ve never seen. You don’t want to kill yourself working and then not have the pleasure of enjoying your life and the fruits of your success.

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South Africa’s greenest green house The bar has been raised by ERA Architects and keeping up with the Joneses means more than matching their flashy car or sending your children to an exclusive private school.

By Johan Schronen Photographs: Sinead Brookes

Admittedly the home the Joneses built makes a major statement from the street with its double driveway and imposing triple-volume entrance. But if you’re wondering how you could match or better the Joneses’ lifestyle, just wait until there’s a power blackout leaving your whole neighbourhood in darkness. (Not too difficult to imagine seeing that our national power supplier has been “tripping out” somewhat too often lately.)

You’ll surprised to see their home still brightly lit, with Auntie Eskom’s dizzy spells not affecting the Joneses in the least. So let’s consider how they’ve raised the bar in their neighbourhood.

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PROJECT FOCUS Ivor Jones has converted an old Hurlingham, Johannesburg, house into an “autonomous” home. It’s completely self-sufficient when it comes to water and electricity and even deals with its own sewerage.

Ken Stucke of ERA Architects in Johannesburg, who designed the home, says even if the City Council failed completely it would still be business as usual at the Joneses. Stucke explains that the structure creates a comprehensive thermal envelope with insulated cavity walls and floor and large double-glazed windows providing pleasant daylight to all internal spaces.

Solar underfloor heating Sun angles were carefully considered during the design, minimising direct summer sun while getting the best from winter sun. Solar thermal systems generate hot water to be used for domestic purposes and also serve as a heat source for the underfloor heating during winter.

Evaporative cooling towers provide additional cool air to ventilate the house during summer. A photovoltaic (PV) system generates power that is fed into the Eskom grid, effectively lowering the energy consumption of the house. Low-energy LED light fittings and appliances are used throughout the house. Gas stoves and ovens provide all cooking and heating requirements and reduce electrical consumption. Exposed concrete soffits and masonry internal walls provide high internal thermal mass to stabilise diurnal temperature swings.

The high thermal mass also retains the energy used to heat or cool the building for longer.

Water wise House Jones reduces water consumption by harvesting rainwater in two stages: • Roof-level rainwater is collected for non-potable use in the house.

• Paving run-off and subsoil drainage is collected directly in the storage dam and used for irrigation.

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PROJECT FOCUS Rainwater is filtered and used for non-potable purposes while council water is filtered separately and delivered to three potable taps in the house. All waste water generated in the house (except kitchen waste) is treated on site in a two-phase anaerobic/aerobic digester system. Clarified water is then fed through a wetland to further purify the water before it’s stored in a dam and used for irrigation.

Water storage consists of 40 000 litres of clean rainwater stored in tanks while all recycled water and collected ground-level rainwater is kept in the storage dam. The dam is designed to have its level vary from dry to wet season as the water is stored and used as required. During the dry season the storage dam’s total capacity is 60 000 litres.

The borehole on the property is intended to be used as sparingly as possible, and only used to top up the tanks while waiting for rain to fill the storage systems.

Green extreme The Joneses went to green extremes even during the reconstruction of the old house. Construction waste was carefully soft-stripped and all reuseable materials were reclaimed and donated to charity. This included all electrical and sanitary fittings, windows, doors, cupboards, roof coverings and timbers. All masonry was crushed on site and used in three ways: • Over-excavated foundation trenches were back-filled and compacted before casting foundations, for geotechnical reasons.

• Surface bed-back filling and levelling was done.

• It was also used for paving subsoil, back-filling and levelling.

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PROJECT FOCUS No crushed masonry was carted away – the balance was used to level the sub-divided portion of the site.

Extensive preservation and reuse of top soil and existing planting reclaimed paving blocks from the site were reused in the new paving design.

The following environmental management clauses were included in the contract: • Soil had to be protected from contamination during construction while mixing cement and other contaminating products.

• No or minimal storm water run-off would leave the site.

• Waste generated during construction had to be minimised and sorted on site for recycling.

• Substances such as paints, solvents, sealants, adhesives, etc had to be of low toxicity and low VOC (volatile organic compounds).

• Water used on site for washing, irrigation, etc had to be minimised through conservation and recycling.

Clearly, keeping up with the Joneses’ lifestyle goes far beyond mountain bikes and a jet ski or two. From the first demolition stage and through construction of the new house they have maintained the highest standards of green building.

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Top architects shine in Corobrik-SAIA Awards competition

By Johan Schronen

A beach house, a university faculty and a house doubling up as an art gallery are among the 2012 Corobrik-SAIA Awards for Excellence showcasing the work of South Africa’s top architects. The awards are made to encourage and recognise good design and exceptional achievement in architecture.

The South African Institute of Architects Award for Excellence is conferred every second year and showcases eight top architectural achievements chosen out of 26 finalists bestowed with Awards of Merit in the same competition.

The panel of adjudicators for the 2011/12 Awards was convened by the president of the institute, Fanuel Motsepe, and consisted of Peter Kidger, director of Exports and Marketing at Corobrik; academic and architect Philippa Tumubweinee; and fashion designer David Tlale.

“Good architects have the sensibility to design spaces that advance lifestyles while being sensitive to the environment and mindful of promoting healthy social values,” says Motsepe. He believes architecture in South Africa is cementing its confidence as a global role player and our architecture has clearly matured, confidently and convincingly, out of the provincial years of isolation.

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The 2012 Corobrik-SAIA Award winners University of the Western Cape Life Sciences Faculty, Cape Town dhk Architects The new Life Sciences Department is aimed to place the University of the Western Cape on the world map as a centre of teaching excellence. It fuses six departments into one development to promote interdepartmental and trans-disciplinary research. The two major components – the laboratory and the learning centre – are joined by a social nucleus comprised of the lobby and gathering space oversailed by a shading canopy resting on tree-like columns.

The judges say: This building successfully showcases a commitment to sustainable building practice and resource efficiency in the way that it responds to the environment and demonstrates cost-effective strategies, placing this building at the forefront of responsible architecture in the country. The architecture is enormously progressive and will set the benchmark for how institutional buildings will be scoped in future.

Beach House, Voëlklip, Hermanus Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects The brief called for a beach house for a family of four, on a vacant site. The gently sloping site presented the opportunity for a split-level living space allowing lounge and dining to be placed above the bedrooms on the ground level, all enjoying dramatic sea views. The double-volume family room and kitchen form the heart of the home and is the connection between the sea-facing accommodation and the internal sunny terraces, pool and garden.

The judges say: This holiday home is an architectural marvel in the design ingenuity applied. In the assemblage of sensitivity and crisp clarity of construction that is carried throughout the entire structure this project highlights the importance of detail in the end product. Apart from the sheer quality of the spaces and how they interrelate, one of the most successful aspects of this building is how it to relates to the outside – there is always a relationship to the outdoors, no matter where you are in the home. You are enclosed, but you aren’t closed in.

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EDITORIAL Untamed Art Gallery Daffonchio and Associates Architects Untamed is the result of a collaborative process between a sculptor, a writer and an architect. Dylan Lewis, the sculptor, had a strong intuitive idea about the subject Ian McCallum, the writer, discusses in his book Ecological Intelligence. He researched environmentally conscious architects who had collaborated with artists and approached Enrico Daffonchio. Conceptual and briefing workshops explored the internal psychological conflict between our rational mind and our repressed wildness. This theme was expressed in the building by the contrast between the “living wall” and the rusted metal wall.

The judges say: Architecture, sculpture and philosophy are brought together in a seamless gesture of fusional arts, crafts, science and literature. It is a temporary structure with a spatial experience, producing a museum feeling that makes one realise how relevant the real issue of environmental sustainability is, particularly the issues of indigenous flora and fauna, the importance of using recycling and recycled materials, and combining vegetation with recycled materials.

Ubuntu Centre, Zwide, Eastern Cape

Field Architecture This project, designed in association with John Blair Architects and Ngonyama Okpanum Hewitt-Coleman, was commissioned by the Ubuntu Education Fund to provide a centre of operations for its health and educational outreach programmes serving the township of Zwide. It houses a wellness and education wing for group study, remedial classes and career guidance. At the heart of the building, running through two floors, is a multi-purpose space for after-school educational programmes, community theatre or workshops.

The judges say: The building makes a permanent statement of architectural excellence in that it contrasts with historical design approaches within a “township” environment, making this centre a culturally receptive iconic building with which the community can associate as well as derive a sense of dignity and pride from. The use of the typical South African materials of concrete, wood and slate, and how they have been combined, presents a quality and enduring finish which is perfect for the context of the building and its uses.

Investec Regional Head Office, Umhlanga Elphick Proome Architects Investec initiated a move from their offices in Durban’s CBD to an office park in Umhlanga in 2006. The brief was to provide premium-grade offices with a sophisticated expression capturing an established corporate image and rendered in high-quality materials. The driving factor that tied the design together was the desire to keep it simple and create an uncluttered, refined elegance.

The judges say: The building captures the essence of the Investec persona as an investment bank, the building being of exceptional quality in terms of finishes but with a design that presents the informality of the office space to encourage interaction, sharing of ideas and team function in pursuit of the client’s investment objectives. It’s a building that projects the performance the bank would expect of its employees.

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EDITORIAL Circa on Jellicoe Art Gallery, Johannesburg StudioMAS Architecture & Urban Design When viewed together with the existing Everard Read gallery, Circa on Jellicoe is evidently more than just an art space – it aims to provide a multi-functional semi-public space that alters perspectives of everyday life in the city. Primarily its form aims to intrigue people through a process of discovery, drawing them into this flexible space that caters for large meeting places for public events or smaller private functions. The architecture is a sculpture, moulding itself around its contents.

The judges say: Circa Gallery is an urban sculpture that redefines the definition of public space and public building in Johannesburg. It introduces a new typology of iconic architecture with its form and as an object standing proud off the intersection of Jellicoe and Jan Smuts avenues. The architecture is so different to what surrounds it that it’s really engaging – you want to go in to find out more about the building. As a gallery it fulfils this function of enquiry, yet with an open space for hire at its top it offers people the scope to appreciate beyond just its ability to be a gallery.

The Concierge Boutique Hotel and Freedom Café, Durban Architecture Fabrik with Don Albert & Partners Tucked behind the gritty commercial zone of Umgeni Road in Durban lies a series of Victorian workers’ cottages from the late 1800s. When the client acquired four of these semi-detached units, the brief was to create a boutique hotel with adjoining studios for creative professionals while retaining the character of the street and area.

The judges say: The project presents itself as a direct response to the urban context through the perforation of the façade, creating a connection that allows for passive surveillance and perceived safety. The space generated through this interpretation of refurbishment, combined with flawless construction, makes this development a spectacle to be experienced and enjoyed.

New Residence, Groenkloof, Pretoria Mellet and Human Architects This house is like a high-level penthouse absorbing the unobstructed views of Pretoria from a small, steep stand bordering a green belt. The site was terraced to provide a single-level layout. The linear plan provides all living areas and bedrooms north with a gallery which doubles as a circulation space and space to house an extensive art collection, a requirement from the client.

The judges say: Conceptually this dwelling is a gallery that exhibits art and sculpture while presenting itself as a platform from which the canvas that is Tshwane is experienced. While you are indoors you can feel the outdoors. This makes the house a dwelling that evokes a sense of place defined by the sky and linked to the earth through the well-proportioned indoor spaces.

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Quantity and quality QS association up to speed with industry housekeeping.

The South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession policy document on continuous professional development (CPD) has been updated to incorporate procedures involving a revised submission and auditing function and is now available to all registered professionals.

The purpose and objectives of the CPD system remain unchanged and are to: • enhance professional skills while supporting development in the quantity surveying profession • meet the requirements of the Act • serve as one of the means for annual renewal of registration • develop the quantity surveying profession as a learned society of skilled professionals.

The CPD system is still an accumulation of hours and still runs in five-year cycles with a minimum of 25 hours submitted annually to qualify for the continued recognition of registration status. Any surplus accumulated in any one year will be carried over to the next. The five-year cycle must include a total of 125 hours.

The current cycle ends 31 December 2012 with a further 30-day period to electronically submit supportive documentation. Thereafter, the CPD balance for the next 5-year cycle commences with a zero balance.

CPD credits must be obtained in each of these two categories: • Category 1: 10 hours minimum per year • Category 2: 15 hours maximum per year (surplus will be ignored) To qualify for a letter of good standing (which is usually required for government tenders), the requirements in the categories below need to be complied with and a QS must be up to date with his or her annual association fees.

Category 1 10 hours minimum per year Personal Professional Development: This is arranged by external organisations which provide formal learning opportunities. This would include attending conferences, congresses, workshops, lectures and seminars. In addition, one could undertake approved distance-learning online seminars or short study courses at a tertiary education institution. One can also publish articles in peer-reviewed journals or present papers at peer conferences or congresses. The recognition of additional formal tertiary education has also been added.

Category 2 15 hours maximum per year (surplus will be ignored) Professional Interaction: This is more informal learning which includes in-house skills training or organised formal group discussions, participating in professional administration, and reading of industry-related journals. In addition, a QS can give back to the profession by teaching under-graduates and post-graduates, supervising post-graduate research studies and evaluating or assessing examinations, logbooks and submissions by candidates.

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THE PRACTICE Stephen Nell and Theo Lekoma began SAT Quantity Surveyors in March 2001, prior to this both parties worked for a range of Quantity Surveying firms in the Western Cape. They both met and worked together at a firm of Professional Quantity Surveryors between 1992 and 1994.

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Cape Town Branch Stephen Nell Bsc (QS) MAQS RQS Stephen Nell completed a National Building Diploma in Quantity Surveying and proceeded to complete the BSc QS degree at the University of Port Elizabeth in 1988. He worked in Johannesburg and London and Cape Town since 1991. He has been running his own practice since 1997.

Theo Lekoma BTech (QS) MAQS RQS Theo Lekoma completed a Baccalaureus Technologiae Degree at Cape Technikon in 2001.

He worked for a big professional firm for 8 years, thereafter worked for various firms on a contract basis on both private and public sector projects in Cape Town and Gaborone, Botswana.

East London Branch Klinton J Pretorius BScQS (Natal), Pr Q, PMSA Klinton obtained his B.ScQS at Natal University in 1989. Thereafter he has worked on many large projects in Bisho, Durban, Mossgas in Mossel Bay, before settling in East London. He has worked in all aspects of Mechanical and Civil Sectors. He is highly experienced in both Commercial and Residential Projects.

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Retaining wall rationale One of the largest precast concrete retaining wall projects ever undertaken in South Africa.

By David Beer

One of Cradlestone Mall’s several precast CRB retaining walls which follow the contours on the cut-to-fill earthworks project.

Retaining walls played a very important role in the construction of the new Cradlestone Mall in Muldersdrift, Gauteng as the sloping ground necessitated terracing with cut-to-fill earthworks. Designed as gravityretaining walls by Silvio Ferraris, CEO of Concrete Retaining Block (CRB), the walls were constructed either as cut-face or as bulk reinforced structures, the latter using fill material and geo-fabric reinforcement supplied by Kaytech. Geofabric matting stabilises soil but also allows filtration.

All the walls were erected at an angle of 65° using 8 000m2 of Terraforce blocks. The same blocks were used for the base courses, but in instances where the walls are higher than 7m, the blocks were supplied in greater strength ratings. Ferraris says that geofabric reinforcement was used on walls 6m and higher.

“Minimum geofabric depths begin at 3m and vertical spacing varies from 450mm to 900mm, depending on wall heights. Up to 15 layers were used on the highest walls,” he explains.

Geofabric magic Ferraris further explains, “Kaytape woven polypropylene with varied design-strength ratings were used.

Under sustained loading it is designed to stretch and creep, which means that in the unlikely event of any soil movement, the geofabric will be sufficiently resilient to ensure that the stretch factor won’t be greater than 5% at maximum permissible strain.”

He adds that in opting for precast concrete walls rather than vertical in situ concrete walls at Cradlestone Mall, at least 50% was saved on costs and an additional 60% on time. “A vertical concrete wall requires a huge foundation as well as steel reinforcement and steel starter bars. It also involves shuttering on both sides of the wall, the pouring of wet concrete and delays while the concrete sets, shutter stripping, and compacting fill material behind the wall. By contrast, precast CRB walls are much simpler and quicker to erect, not to mention more attractive, especially when covered with plant growth.”

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EDITORIAL

The Wonder of Wallpaper Darling, there’s a hangman in the house!

By Johan Schronen

Master Cape Town wall decorator Richard Munt’s favourite local pub in Britain, the Black Horse near Birstall, was reputedly also the drinking hole of the famous British hangman Albert Pierrepoint who executed at least 400 convicted murderers and war criminals in the early part of the 20th century.

Richard Munt picked up many business leads in the Black Horse and quickly became sought after as a skilful wallpaper hanger. No surprise then that after Munt immigrated to South Africa and later started a wallpaper and painting business, he called it Hangman Coverings.

Executing elegance Munt describes his skill as “executing elegance”. In South Africa Munt is going from strength to strength, building on the humble beginnings of his business when he relied on word of mouth from patrons of the “Hangman’s Inn”.

“Wallpaper technology has also come a long way over the years but the ancient Chinese art of wallpaper manufacturing by hand, sewing dry grass onto cloth or paper, is still a popular albeit expensive choice,” says Munt.

Back in history “Wallpaper goes way back to the 14th century,” he explains. “At that time it was printed with the woodcut technique in which an image or pattern is carved into the surface of a block of wood. It gained popularity in Renaissance Europe roughly from the 14th to the 17th centuries. At the time the elite of society used to hang large tapestries on their walls, a method of decorating dating back to the Middle Ages.”

But, Munt adds, tapestries were affordable only to the very rich. In the 19th century however wallpaper became cheaper with mass production and boomed in popularity among the working-class.

The fall and the rise of the fashion By the 20th century wallpaper had established itself as an extremely popular way of decorating walls but during the 1980s it started going out of fashion when paint effects and faux painting (decorative painting techniques developed in France) became the in thing.

Today once again wallpaper is making a strong comeback as a durable and highly decorative way of covering walls – and a new generation of “hangmen” are learning to perfect the art of hanging wallpaper.

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EDITORIAL

Plastic welders now “sign” their work

By Johan Schronen

Plastics have become an increasingly popular material in construction. Recent research and development has resulted in a vast array of plastic components and pipe products on offer to the industry.

And now the Installation and Fabrication Plastic Pipe Association (IFPA) and Plastics SA are also raising the bar with contractors responsible for installing plastic pipes. In a move to ensure consistent high quality of workmanship, certified plastic welders are continuously being recertified and issued with their own unique identification stamps.

IFPA is an initiative of the South African Plastic Pipe Manufacturing Association (SAPPMA) and was launched with the view to expand regulation of the plastic pipe industry in southern Africa. IFPA chairman Mike Smart says the system introduces transparency and accountability in the industry. Each artisan will take ownership and responsibility for each weld he or she performs, no matter how big or small.

“The annual recertification of welders was instituted by Plastics SA in 2000 in an effort to ensure quality of practical work,” Smart explains.

As part of IFPA’s mandate and mission to ensure that its members adhere to the association’s quest to ensure consistent high standards of plastic pipe fabrication and installation, they developed a mechanism whereby a welder could be traced back to every weld he or she has ever done. A welder identification system was implemented by Plastics SA and IFPA in 2010.

IFPA-registered welders are being issued with a unique number, printed on an identification card, along with an ID photograph. These welders are expected to identify their work by stamping each weld, displaying their IFPA company number, their unique welder number and the IFPA logo. The stamp is made of hardened steel and can be used on or next to a weld.

IFPA member companies are responsible for controlling the stamps issued to their welders and must ensure that each individual welder works within the specific discipline that he or she is qualified to perform.

The introduction of this much welcomed quality control system will also limit activities such as moonlighting that could jeopardise quality of work in the absence of proper supervision.

The association is open to all fabricators and installers of plastic pipe, as well as suppliers of pipe fittings and related equipment. Companies interested in becoming a member of IFPA can visit their website www.sappma.co.za for more information.

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From a plastic bottle to a Think Green Insulation Sheet Millions of plastic bottles end up in South Africa’s landfills every year. Finding ways to manufacture useful recycled products from these bottles will not only shrink landfill sites, but will also support the construction industry in finding sustainable building solutions.

A.G Ismail is a company that offers an insulation to clients that is manufactured from 100% recycled plastic polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles.

Their Think Green Insulation is a professional product that can be used in dry-walling insulation and ceilings. This insulation sheet will keep a building cool in the summer and warm in the winter, improving heat regulation and minimising the need for artificial temperature control systems.

Creating a Think Green Insulation sheet The most common container in the soft-drink market in South Africa today is the PET bottle. Recognisable as the transparent, rigid container used to package bottled water, carbonated soft drinks (CSDs), sports drinks, water, juice, peanut butter, salad dressings, oil, cosmetics and household cleaners, PET is labelled with the #1 code and is 100% recyclable.

Discarded post-consumer PET bottles are collected, baled and delivered to the recycler. In the recycling plant, the bottle tops are removed and the

bottles are inspected and sorted according to colour and material. The sorted bottles are washed and then conveyed to a granulator, where they are reduced to flakes before being screened. These flakes are then washed and dried and conveyed to an extruder where the material is turned into pellets.

The finished product takes the form of small clear pellets, which are supplied to end-users for production into a number of everyday household items, including the Think Green Insulation sheets that A.G. Ismail supplies and installs.

The demand for recycled products A prevailing demand for polyester fibre continues to provide the most economic end-use for South African recycled PET, and demand currently exceeds supply.

In South Africa, Gauteng generates the most PET postconsumer products at 55% of the national total, followed by the Western Cape with 13%. Recycling one ton of plastic bottles saves 1,5 tons of CO2 versus landfill or incineration processes. More than 1,4 billion PET bottles have been recycled in South Africa to date.

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EDITORIAL

It’s a steel The increasing trend of using light steel as roof trusses and dry-wall frames is saving money – and the planet.

A recent study by the CSIR found that houses built with steel frames rather than heavy masonry are much more energy efficient and will save electricity that is normally wasted to heat or cool a brick building. The thermal insulation of such a building is also superior to that of conventional brick and mortar buildings.

The advent of light steel-frame building in South Africa is one of the most exciting developments in recent times in the steel and building industries. While this method of building has been used in the US, Europe and Australia for decades, it was only recently introduced to our shores. It offers quality, cost efficiency and speed of erection for low-rise residential and non-residential buildings.

Cold-formed galvanised steel Light steel-frame building consists of structural wall frames and roof trusses manufactured from cold-formed light-gauge galvanised steel sections. Exterior cladding can consist of a single-skin brick wall or fibre cement board fixed to the wall frames. Services such as electricity and plumbing are installed in the wall cavity created by the light steel frames, as is the insulation material. Gypsum board, fixed to the light steel frame, is typically used for internal wall cladding and ceilings.

Quality light steel-framed construction complies with the rational design requirements of the National Building Regulations. Each structure is signed off by a structural engineer and only quality certified materials are used.

Cost efficient From a cost efficiency point of view, this method of construction is about 30% faster. Cladded steel-frame walls are also up to 90% lighter than a double-skin cavity brick wall and lighter foundations are required due to the low mass of the walls.

On sloping sites this building method lends itself to column foundations and suspended floors, reducing the cost of building on uneven sites. Floor space is also increased by some 4% due to reduced thickness of external walls compared with double-skin brick walls.

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Polyflor helps transform farmers’ cooperative When one talks about the administrative head office of a farmer’s cooperative, one cannot help but conjure up images of a bland government building. This is not the place where you would expect cutting-edge design to meet with bold colours, textures, technology and finishes.

Eben Van Rouendal Architects in Lichtenburg, working closely with decorator Hanneli Denner, converted the interior of the North West Cooperation (NWK Beperk) in Lichtenburg – parts of which were built in 1902 – into a modern yet warm and welcoming environment fitting for the head office of a vibrant company dealing in agriculture.

What was initially anticipated to be a five-month project turned out to be twice as long as the builders had to renovate the building while the administrative personnel were still in their offices. “We couldn’t evacuate the offices as there are almost 300 employees working in the building,” explains principal architect Eben van Rouendal.

Parts of the original building did not have windows or air-conditioning and the client wanted to change from an outdated building with typical “sick building syndrome” to an open, fresh and modern design. “As a result

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EDITORIAL we introduced a lot of glass, textured finishes, colour and lights into the building, making the entire space more open and inviting,” says Van Rouendal.

One of the challenges that needed to be overcome was finding the right floor finish – one that would be be easy to install and maintain, aesthetically pleasing, withstand heavy foot traffic and act as a sound barrier in the new open-plan office space. Elize Ackerman of Polyflor introduced the company’s Expona range of luxury vinyl tiles to Van Rouendal, who immediately fell in love with the look and texture of the 3mm wood plank vinyl tiles.

“The fact that the floors are very easy to maintain, burn resistant, offer excellent sound barrier properties and have the natural, wooden look we wanted made Polyflor the automatic choice”, Van Rouendal says. Winston Flooring in Lichtenburg installed 1 400m² of Polyflor Expona vinyl tiles.

“The biggest challenge as far the flooring was concerned was to waterproof and re-screed the sub-floor to get it to an acceptable standard before commencing installation,” Van Rouendal notes.

Feedback from NWK and its customers is that they are very satisfied and impressed. Due to the fact that NWK is a very large company occupying various administrative office blocks, plans are underway for future installations with a similar look and feel.

“We were able to exceed the client’s expectations of taking the building into the 21st century, yet meet the budget through sourcing the best materials from around the country at the best possible prices. We’ve also ensured that no nasty surprises await the client with regards to maintenance by ensuring the products we installed – from the plumbing accessories to the floors – are the best in the industry and come with a product guarantee for the next few years,” Van Rouendal concludes.

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EDITORIAL

Van Dyck’s magic carpets Van Dyck Carpets recently completed a high-profile installation of Modulyss carpet tiles at the new Nedbank Menlyn on Maine office project in Pretoria.

In line with Nedbank’s clearly stated environmental objectives for new buildings, this project required that all aspects of construction, energy usage and environmental impact going forward had to be carefully researched and planned into the project in order to achieve a minimum 4-star Green Star building rating.

One of the key elements required to achieve these results was to source a floor covering suitable for use on access flooring that used a high proportion of recycled and recyclable content but could withstand the rigorous wear conditions of general office areas, roller caster wheels and regular work station reshuffles.

The Nedbank project team of Deon Minnie (head: space planning) and Marco Zornitta (project manager), both of Nedbank Group Property Services, chose the product Modulyss Reverse 100 Colour 91U commercial carpet tile as the floor covering that would satisfy these clear environmentally friendly requirements.

Modulyss products are officially marketed and distributed through Van Dyck, the oldest and best-known carpet manufacturer in South Africa. The product is manufactured from 100% recycled Econyl® Aquafil solution-dyed nylon and includes Back2Back modified bitumen backing, which contains a minimum of 20% recycled content. More than 11 600m² of Modulyss carpet tiles were successfully installed by Peter Bates Flooring over the four floors and mezzanine walkways of the building.

The rest or chill areas on each floor were also fitted with Vision, an artificial grass that is manufactured partly from post-consumer recycled polyester. These areas create an almost open-air feeling with natural country landscape murals on the walls.

Van Dyck is proud to be part of such a prestigious project and by all accounts the project team of Deon Minnie and Marco Zornitta, along with flooring contractors Peter Bates Flooring and main contractors WBHO are totally satisfied with the excellent end results, both functionally and aesthetically.

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Our company has recently been established in South Africa and is situated in Meadowdale, Germiston.

We specialise in the import and supply of European Aluminium products, suitable for the Building Industry.

The range of our products include: Aluminium Hand railing and Balastrading Door & window sections both in normal and thermobreak systems Double Glazing systems Sky light systems Aluminium door panels Pergolas To arrange an introductory meeting and to view samples please contact Mike on 011 392 1919/8

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Multi-Bolt Doors We invite you to experience a whole new world of doors. Our Multi-Bolt steel entrance doors are manufactured to European specification to provide security with style. The unique feature of our doors is that they all have a high security 4-way lock which provides geometric locking, which means multiple bolts extend into the frame all around the door.

Additional security features include three heavy-duty hinges and a hardened steel cylinder protector that combats drilling of the lock cylinder. This means that one can get rid of those ugly gates that are put in front of entrance doors to improve burglar resistance. Our doors protect life and property without compromising the aesthetic appeal of your home or commercial property.

Each door is manufactured from galvanised steel with reinforcing ribs and is filled with a thermal insulation layer. All doors have a peripheral weather seal and require no maintenance. Frames and all hardware are supplied to match the door and installation requirements. A variety of designs, finishes and colours are available for the security conscious buyer. While our standard doors are suited to most domestic and commercial applications, we also provide higher security level doors for specialised applications.

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Window Tinting and Sandblasted Vinyl Specialists: Solar Control Safety Film Privacy Film Decorative Film Printable Sanblasted Vinyl Decorative Window Graphics

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EDITORIAL

Cummins has the power to ensure stable energy supply in Africa Large African projects can substantially minimise costly downtime by ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply through a range of power generation equipment available in the local market through the South African division of Cummins, a global leader in the manufacture, sales and servicing of diesel engines and related technology.

Cummins SA general manager for commercial power systems Nicola Morgan-Evens points out that the international Cummins Power Generation division is recognised as a world leader in the design and manufacture of pre-integrated generator sets, ranging from 8 kVA to 3300 kVA. “All major components including engine, alternator, transfer switches and control systems are designed and manufactured according to the highest standards of quality set by Cummins,” she says.

She further explains that PowerCommand technology from Cummins Power Generation is an innovative way to ensure the equipment in a power system works in synergy from the start. “It involves a pre-integrated design, rather than the combination of an engine, alternator, controls and transfer switches from a variety of manufacturers. The result of pre-integrated power solutions is smaller equipment footprints, reduced installation time, and higher system reliability in a region that is regularly affected by constant and prolonged power outages.”

For long- and short-term standby power needs, Morgan-Evens notes that permanently installed and mobile power systems have been used across Africa by various hospitals, factories, office buildings, hotels, casinos and telecommunication centres. “Cummins Power Generation has the ability to meet any demands for standby power, whether it is a simple diesel generator set or a complete PowerCommand pre-integrated power generation system.”

What’s more, Morgan-Evens highlights the fact that current product development at Cummins Power Generation focuses on the reduction of engine and generator set emissions that can contribute to pollution and global warming. “The Cummins range of power generation products and manufacturing processes are designed to lead to a cleaner and healthier environment, and we comply with or surpass all international emissions standards.”

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EDITORIAL With more than 90 years of experience in international power generation, Morgan-Evens is confident that Cummins Power Generation can meet all African energy needs, including continuous, prime, peaking, standby, co-generation or a complete turnkey power plant. “Cummins Power Generation is about more than innovative technologies – it is also about providing customers with the highest standards of after-sales service and technical support,” she concludes.

Established in 1919 in Indiana, USA, Cummins today employs more than 40 000 people worldwide and has an annual turnover of US $10,8-billion. Cummins has a global network of 500 company-owned and independent distributor facilities at more than 5 200 dealer locations in over 190 countries. The Cummins range of engines is used in a wide variety of applications, including mining, trucking, boating, powergeneration, construction and agriculture. Cummins South Africa is headquartered in Johannesburg, with branches in Alrode, Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth.

For more information on Cummins Power Generation visit www.cumminspower.com www.tobuild.co.za

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EDITORIAL

Exploring the potential of polymer concrete

By Johan Schronen

Swiss designer Willy Guhl conceived this polymer concrete “loop chair�

South Africa has only scratched the surface of polymer concrete and has not yet unlocked its full potential in architecture as an alternative to cement-based concrete.

And there I thought knew everything. Nobody told me that if you remove cement from the concrete mix and add resin and plastic it produces a very special type of concrete. Polymer concrete uses a polyester or epoxy binder that cures and hardens into place. This concrete can be made with various resins, allowing the concrete to be poured, trowelled, cast or shaped. It cures during a chemical reaction between the polymer material and the resin and contains water, sand and gravel or crushed stone as primary ingredients.

Versatile concrete Polymer concrete offers a large variety of characteristics with different benefits depending on the resin used in the mix. Acrylic binders set quickly and are resistant to weathering, while epoxies make the concrete strong with minimal shrink as it cures. Furan resins can withstand high temperatures and polyurea resins can replace phenolic or formaldehyde in many construction projects.

Polymer mortar Polymer mortar is a smoother than polymer concrete. Instead of crushed stone a fine aggregate like sand is used. Like regular mortar it can be used to join bricks or plaster a wall but is far stronger. Polymer concrete or cement can also include other aggregates such as silica, quartz, granite, limestone and other high-quality material to create different characteristics in the end product.

The low permeability of polymer concrete allows it to be used in swimming pools, sewer pipes, drainage channels, baths and basins and other structures that contain liquids. It can also be used as a replacement for asphalt pavement to give higher durability and strength.

Polymer concrete is also used to make window and door frames, garden furniture, hand railings and balustrades among a range of other construction-related products.

Some of polymer concrete’s advantages include: rapid curing at ambient temperatures; high tensile, flexural, and compressive strengths; good adhesion to most surfaces; good long-term durability with respect to freeze and thaw cycles; low permeability to water and aggressive solutions; good chemical and corrosion resistance; and lightweight properties.

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Sanitary technology is at its best when it is invisible.

For this reason, Geberit has always looked for new, innovative ways to skilfully hide water supply pipes, drainage pipes, and odour extraction units in the walls. effective space utilisation When fully refurbishing a guest toilet or bathroom, it is a good idea to conceal the cistern in the wall as this creates more space, is more hygienic and makes the room feel less cluttered, and while you’re at it, the shower trap, washbasin trap and other fixtures can also be cleverly installed behind the wall. This gives you more options when designing the ideal bathroom.

Geberit has the right solutions for any renovation project, the products are easy to install and have proven their worth millions of times over in practical use. for soft renovation or upgrade of a bathroom If both the floor and wall tiles of a bathroom are still in pristine condition, it would be a shame to remove them. In such cases one is limited to what one can do in the renovation or upgrade to the bathroom as the toilet cistern and pipe connections cannot be concealed in the wall.

Geberit has developed the ideal product for such a situation – Geberit Monolith sanitary modules. The entire sanitary technology is concealed behind the slim, elegant glass module. This creates a stylish, tidy and contemporary look, similar to the effect created when installing a Geberit Concealed cistern in front of a pre-existing wall.

An extra benefit of the Geberit Monolith is that it is quick and easy to install and there is no additional building works, ensuring minimal disruption to the household during the bathroom renovation process.

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EDITORIAL

Tile trends What were fashion-savvy bathrooms wearing this year?

By Johan Schronen

Coverings 2012, one of the most important tile and stone trade shows in the world.

During 2012 bathrooms again took their cues from important industry expos across the globe such as the Coverings tile and stone trade show, a leading world showcase of the latest and greatest in tiling, held in Orlando, Florida, in April. Buyers from all over the world saw more graphics, more textures and more colours – from ultra-bright to dark and dramatic in new ranges from manufactures from all corners of the world. Although tiling should primarily be durable and practical, in the bathroom décor department this wall and floor covering means high fashion.

Energetic and vibrant The 2012 ranges are energetic, creative and vibrant. Some tiling on show at Coverings went very graphic, allowing decorators to single out an accent wall to lift the rest of a bathroom which could otherwise be quiet in blacks, greys and white.

Bright colours shouted out against neutrals this year. Vivid greens, oranges and other “happy” colours accented neutral tiles. Mosaics went graphic too. Random patterns in basin and bath surrounds have a digital feel, echoing the ever-increasing presence of information technology in our daily lives. In some mosaic designs, quiet tones provided a soothing element. A combination of vibrant tones and subtle patterns created an interesting contrast in many displays at the show.

Dark and dramatic Dark and dramatic was also hot this year, in both tile and mosaic. The combination works especially well on shower floors that need non-slip characteristics, but also on shower walls for mood. Coverings also highlighted the amazing ability of porcelain tile to stand in for natural stone in contemporary bathrooms. Two major benefits of porcelain include better durability and no need for sealing. Textured tile continued to be a hot trend in 2012. Animal prints, geometrics, pebble, linen and wood styles all added a stylish touch to the bathroom floors and walls on display.

Metallic and wood Manufactures of metallic styles showed how they mixed well into material blends, adding interest to bathroom tile design. Silver and bronze tones were especially strong. Of course one would never put real wood in a shower, but one of the strongest new trends that came to the fore at Coverings was wood-styled tiling which has a wood-like finish and texture but is totally waterproof.

The next Coverings tile and stone show is scheduled for 29 April 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. Visit www.coverings.com for more information.

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SPECIES

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Clears / Selects

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Furniture manufacture, durable fruit bins, valley boards, mouldings

Pine Clears / Selects

Disposable fruit bins, pallets, crating, Wendy houses, dog kennels

Plywood

Bed manufacture, mouldings

Pine Crating

Furniture manufacture, mouldings, decking, joinery

Meranti Okoume

Furniture manufacture, school desks, decking, joinery

Meranti Okoume

Laminated beams, door core

Pine Meranti

Pallets, crates

Pine Wet of Saw

Roofing, ceilings

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Picket fences, door slats

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subject subject to periodic to periodic wetting wetting and and leaching leaching (fencing (fencing and and structural structural posts, posts, land-landscaping, scaping, stakes, stakes, pergolas, pergolas, etc).etc).

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EDITORIAL

Paint: It’s all chemistry Then and now – looking back in history and the latest paint technology of today.

By Johan Schronen

Paint is basically pigment mixed into a liquid or paste vehicle such as oil or water. The first known use of paint was by ancient artists between 20 000 and 25 000 years ago. Their paintings of humans and animals survive in caves in Spain and France. Early artists used natural substances such as charcoal, berry juice, blood, and milkweed sap to make paint.

Later the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, Greeks and Romans, among others, discovered more sophisticated materials to produce paint to decorate walls and use as an art medium. Oils were used as varnishes while pigments such as yellow and red ochres, chalk, yellow arsenic sulphide and green malachite were added to binders such as gum, lime, egg albumen or beeswax.

During the Middle Ages artists started to boil resin with oil to make paints that they could mix easily. In the 15th century artists started adding drying oils to paint to speed up evaporation. They also started to use linseed oil, which remained a commonly used solvent until synthetic binding agents were developed in the 20th century. In the early 1700s, in Boston, Thomas Child built the first American rudimentary paint mill. It was just a five-metre granite ball that rolled in a granite trough to grind the pigment.

Today synthetic pigments and stabilisers are commonly used to mass-produce uniform batches of paint.

Paint chemists started to use polymers such as polyurethane and styrene-butadiene in the 1940s. Many different pigments, both natural and synthetic, are used in paint production today. The basic white pigment is titanium dioxide and black comes from carbon. Other pigments include iron oxide and cadmium sulphide for reds, metallic salts for yellow and orange, and iron blue and chrome yellow for blue and green pigments.

Modern paint solvents include petroleum mineral spirits, benzoyl, alcohols and acetone. Natural resins include linseed, coconut and soya bean oil while synthetic resins include alkyds, acrylics, epoxies, and polyurethanes. Additives serve many purposes. Some, like aluminium silicate, are just fillers giving the paint body but other additives produce certain desired characteristics such as elasticity, UV resistance, fire retardation and water resistance.

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EDITORIAL

Planet-saving epoxy Water-based epoxy coatings have gained wide acceptance as environmentally friendly alternatives to solvent-borne epoxy systems.

A recent study by Air Products and Chemicals in the US found that although the development growth in waterborne epoxy systems was initially driven by the desire to reduce the emission of organic solvents from the epoxies, waterborne epoxy systems actually provide unique technical solutions to well-known problems in the industry. Epoxy coatings are extensively utilised in protective coatings and flooring markets due to their generally high level of mechanical properties, corrosion protection and chemical resistance. In the past few decades epoxy coatings have evolved from environmentally unfriendly systems to green technologies such as high solids coatings, solvent-free coatings, powder coatings and waterborne coatings.

Water wise New developments in water-based epoxy curing agents are often not driven primarily by environmental considerations. Rather, they provide unique technical solutions to overcome problems that have remained unsolved for many years in the industry, such as adhesion to freshly poured concrete, thermal shock resistance, rapid development of hardness even at lower temperatures and blistering promoted by osmotic pressure.

Conventional epoxy paints and flooring formulations are typically applied after the concrete is completely cured. The recommended wait is 28 days to insure that residual moisture is minimised and does not interfere with adhesion. Application prior to this period with 100% solids formulations has often resulted in complete failure at the epoxy/concrete interface. Thus a new waterborne curing agent was designed to allow an epoxy primer to be applied over freshly poured concrete.

Quick curing Water-based epoxies also demonstrate excellent hardness development with foot traffic allowable on the floor in as little as four hours. This is twice as fast as a standard cementitious urethane-based flooring.

The new waterborne curing agent technology has the ability to “breathe� over substrates with high moisture vapour transmission – a major factor in the blistering of conventional epoxy floors. Furthermore, if the correct primer and topcoat for a water-based self-levelling floor coating is chosen it does not limit the passage of moisture vapour and enhances adhesion and chemical resistance.

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EDITORIAL

Chips off the old block Chipboard has come a long way since it was developed in World War II to become a top-quality material of choice in the kitchen cupboard and shopfitting industries.

By Johan Schronen Chipboard, or particle board as it is also known in some parts of the world, has had an enormous influence on furniture design and has displaced natural wood as the popular material of choice with furniture makers and shopfitters. Chipboard is an engineered wood product made from wood chips and shavings, sawdust, and a synthetic resin which is then pressed and extruded into large sheets that are uniform in thickness.

Interestingly, despite the conception that chipboard was “cheap and nasty,” the processed wood was actually more expensive than natural wood and affordable only to the well-heeled in its early days. There was also a strong school of thought in the 1950s when chipboard kitchen cupboards emerged on the market that it was not “real” wood and therefore had to be inferior.

Writing on the wall The writing was indeed on the wall when chipboard, a composite wood like hardboard, first made its appearance. It was available in large flat sheets, unlike solid wood, and it could be covered with durable overlays. Over the years its quality improved and it became much cheaper. This helped chipboard to elbow solid wood out of the cabinetry industry in a big way.

Back in history Before chipboard, plywood was a popular alternative to natural wood. It was invented in the 1800s, but by the end of the 1940s a shortage of lumber made plywood scarce and unaffordable. Chipboard was developed as a replacement by the German Max Himmelheber and was first produced commercially during World War II at a factory in Bremen in Germany. Carpentry waste such as wood shavings, offcuts and sawdust was hammer-milled into chips and bound with a phenolic resin. Manufacturers began processing solid birch, beech, alder, pine and spruce into consistently-sized chips that produced stronger board.

Over time engineers developed graded-density chipboard containing particles that gradually become smaller towards the surface. Today top-quality and versatile chipboard, bonded with durable melamine in any conceivable colour or texture and resembling natural wood to the tee, has literally taken over the shopfitting, office furniture, kitchen and bedroom cupboard industries.

Chipboard’s days numbered?

And now there’s a new kid on the block poised to seriously challenge chipboard in kitchen furniture production.

Researchers in Finland have developed a kitchen furniture material from plastic polymers reinforced with natural fibre including sawdust, pulp or hemp that’s significantly stronger than chipboard and has excellent moisture resistance. It also has a much smaller carbon footprint. Watch this space in your next edition of TO BUILD for some startling facts about the imminent birth of biocomposite kitchens.

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EDITORIAL

Standing tall Designers show a new thought cycle with Cape Town’s tallest skyscraper.

By Johan Schronen

An artist’s impression of Cape Town’s “Tall Boy”

Cape Town’s R1,6 billion Portside development, soon to be the city’s tallest building, will boast more than 250 bicycle parking bays inside the complex with additional bicycle parking on the outside. Now that’s fresh thinking by the architects – or should I say, a new thought “cycle”. After all, with the astronomical prices of bicycles these days, who wants to lock it to a pole on the pavement, exposed to the elements, prone to be knocked, scratched or damaged – and of course at risk of disappearing in a “redistribution of wealth” exercise. But on a serious note, there’s a lot more to it than encouraging the tenants of Portside and visitors to the building to commute in an eco-friendly way.

Renewed growth Western Cape Finance, Economic Development and Tourism Minister Alan Winde recently visited the construction site and commented that Cape Town’s tallest skyscaper highlights renewed growth in the Western Cape’s construction sector.

The 32-floor Portside building will stand a mammoth 141 metres tall on a 6 000m2 site in the city purchased

by Old Mutual Property in the early 1990s. Work on the project commenced in August 2011 and is scheduled for completion early in 2014. dhk Architects and Louis Karol Architects are responsible for the design of the building that is under construction by Murray & Roberts.

The project is a joint venture by Old Mutual and FirstRand Bank. Half of the building will house the provincial headquarters of FirstRand Bank’s three divisions – FNB, Rand Merchant Bank and WesBank. The rest of the 50 000m2 office space will be let out by Old Mutual Property.

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EDITORIAL The complex, on the corner of Bree and Buitengracht streets, offers prime AAA-grade office space aimed to attract investors and businesses to the City and grow Cape Town’s financial and professional hub. Seven parking garages at ground-level retail space will be available for lease. Another seven parking garages and of course space for 268 bicycles will be accommodated on the lower levels.

Green leases On the eco-friendly topic, Old Mutual Property development manager Michelle du Toit says the mandate from Old Mutual and FirstRand Bank was to build a minimum 4-star green-rated building, both in terms of design and during construction, although they were aiming even higher. She adds that it is a big challenge with a skyscraper as many green requirements are more difficult to attain. Yet Du Toit is confident that they would reach at least a 4-star green rating.

Du Toit says that the Green Star rating would allow Old Mutual Property to offer additional benefits to Portside tenants and adds that Old Mutual will be looking to sign “green leases” with tenants – another big first. Having a green building is not enough, she explains – tenants and their visitors should also buy into the eco-friendly concept, not only to sustain the green approach but also to save on operational cost savings.

City integration Portside will also serve as a centre of city integration and movement, bringing together pedestrians through a walkway under the building and MyCiTi bus passengers through the planned Bree Street bus station adjoining the building, while motorists, motorcyclists and cyclists will be accommodated in the parking garages. These aspects of Portside will integrate the building into the city centre by creating a quality public space that will help promote Cape Town as a true world-class city.

Construction boost Commenting on the project, Winde says the Cape’s construction sector had been hit hard during the downturn of the economy, although prospects were looking up. He adds that figures were improving and attributes it to the government’s “counter-cyclical” approach of investing substantial amounts into infrastructure at national, provincial and local level. He states that the second reason for the improvement in the sector is that the private sector is also investing.

After a 0.6% decline in employment in the construction industry during the global recession, 2010 showed a growth of 1.1% and by 2015 the employment growth rate is expected to reach at least 5.2%.

Above: Stairway to heaven Left: Work in progress at Portside

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The wall that does it all Construction sites are normally not pretty, but some contractors go the extra mile.

By Johan Schronen

Far left: Contractors at the Old Silo in the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront leading by example Left: The Symbiotic Green Wall – not your ordinary building site fence.

You can see then from afar – cranes and the raw skeletons of skyscrapers changing the city’s familiar skyline. And when you get closer you are greeted by ugly, bent and weathered corrugated iron fences, often plastered with posters or boasting scribbled graffiti.

Aesthetic assault Yet these eyesores aesthetically assaulting the environment could be transformed into eye-pleasing eco-friendly living walls, full of plants and incorporating systems that bear environmental and social advantages.

The Symbiotic Green Wall, designed in the East by Kooho Jung and Hayeon Kelly Choi, is blazing the trail when it comes to beautifying construction sites.

In line with consideration for the ecology playing an ever-increasing role in the urban environment, planning and design always have matters green high up on the agenda. The Symbiotic Wall takes the thoughtless building site fence way beyond its function of offering security and dividing space.

An entire ecosystem The Symbotic Green Wall is a vertical system comprising an entire ecosystem. It collects, purifies and redirects water on the construction site using natural processes and a digital monitoring system records water usage for the health of the immediate environment. The wall is even self-cleaning, using water it has purified. This is not just a walI – it’s a multi-functional living art work.

The wall goes far to buffer, protect and revitalise construction areas. Its outer skin, facing people passing the site, has plant pods, shaded sitting areas, birds’ nests and lighting to offering a pleasant outdoor experience.

The wall itself acts as a water storage tank and giant “potplant” while the interior skin on the construction side has a sprinkler system to keep dust at bay.

Furthermore, a series of environmental sensors measure noise, vibration, odour and air quality. Visible indicator screens alert passers-by and the construction staff about current conditions.

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The new Italtile showroom in Boksburg may be a “simple square box” but it was carefully designed to optimise its indoor environmental quality and power consumption.

Corobrik’s clay face-brick façade infill between the concrete columns is central to both the aesthetics and optimised level of energy efficiency. “The building’s clean horizontal lines, charcoal-coloured steelwork and aluminium window frames work very well with the dark-red face brick. The Italtile showroom definitely stands out and makes a strong statement among other buildings in the neighbourhood,” says Pieter van der Walt from WMS Architects.

The maintenance-free high thermal mass clay-brick walls provide important natural interior “climate control”, thus contributing to lower air-conditioning loads. “One of the overriding reasons why we selected brick for the building is that it remains the most economical construction method with assured low life-cycle costs. It also gives the showroom a homely ambience,” explains Van der Walt.

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Around 900m2 of 60mm burgundy pavers were used for additional parking bays on the northern side of the parking lot.

According to Westville-based Evolution Architects, which specialise in retail architecture and green buildings, the imaginative extension to Ballito Lifestyle Centre changed a former strip centre layout scheme into an attractive lifestyle destination that cleverly extends and complements the existing centre with an exciting sequence of environments. Evolution set out to integrate its new design with the centre’s original “street scene” concept, providing an ambience that was “more tastefully contemporary than fashionably modern,” they explain.

Architect Raewyn Gowar adds that the choice of the Piazza paver for the Ballito Lifestyle Centre was not restricted to aesthetics. “On the practical side, Piazza pavers are durable and easy to clean and therefore make for practical floor finishes,” she explains.

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Creative concrete Once banished to lift shafts, basements and storerooms, raw concrete is fast becoming a stylish finish. By Steve van de Water

A detailed step-by-step guide on how to produce these amazing decorative concrete effects can be found on www.indecorativeconcrete.com

Concrete can be cast, stamped, moulded, formed, poured or even hand-carved to create unique architectural elements. It can also be stained, sealed or polished. The list of techniques is seemingly endless. Here’s a brief look at a few popular ways of beautifying concrete.

Stamping Stamping is done in fresh, still-workable concrete. The stamping process was introduced decades ago and makes concrete resemble other materials such as brick, slate, stone, tile or even wood. Concrete stamps are made of polyurethane, a rubber-like material, and moulded into the stamps are both a pattern and a texture. Some stamps are moulds of a single “stone” whereas others contain multiple “stones”. When placed, the stamps fit together like puzzle pieces.

Stencilling Stencilling is done in fresh, still-workable concrete. It differs from stamping in that the pattern is made by disposable paper stencils instead of polyurethane stamps. Stencils provide realistic-looking grey “mortar joints” by masking off the plain grey concrete underneath and rolls of stencil come in a variety of patterns.

The stencil is slightly embedded into the surface with a special roller. When a cement colouring agent is applied to create “tiles”, no colour gets beneath the stencil and when it is removed from the slab plain grey “mortar joints” are revealed.

Staining Acid staining is accomplished by applying a chemically reactive, acid-based solution to cured concrete. The translucent and mottled colour effects achieved with acid stain are unique to each individual surface. This is because unlike paint or acrylic stain, acid stain is not a coating and contains no pigment. A chemical reaction occurs between the compounds in the stain solution and the minerals present in the hardened concrete and thus changes its colour.

Polishing Polished concrete is concrete that is ground with abrasive discs of varying grit sizes and then densified in order to make it smoother, shinier, and harder. Depending on the amount of grinding, polished concrete can exhibit a “salt and pepper” finish where only small specks of sand are exposed, or it can resemble terrazzo which shows larger exposed pebbles. Polished concrete can either be dyed or left in its original grey state.

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Cast in Concrete PPC Sculpture Awards unlocks concrete as a versatile art medium.

“Sleeps with the fishes”

by Regardt van der Meulen

PPC Cement’s Young Concrete Sculptor Awards (YCSA) competition comes of age this year. The competition encourages artists, architects, designers and inventors to embrace and unlock creativity in concrete. For its 21st birthday, the vision to rethink the role of art and design with concrete as the medium was adopted. The YCSA aims to reward artists for their creativity and innovation, presenting young and emerging artists with the opportunity to grow in the industry.

To capture the new format of the competition, the theme for 2012 is Reimagine Concrete. PPC encourages young and emerging artists to use this platform to showcase their talent and explore their imagination and creativity.

The YCSA competition started as one of PPC’s centenary celebrations 21 years ago and remains one of the most interesting, creative and long-standing concrete sculptor competitions in South Africa. Designed to encourage young artistic expression in all its forms, the competition’s critical specification is that the medium utilised to create the art piece is concrete.

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Johannesburg-based practising artist Regardt van der Meulen does just that. He displayed superior technique with his artwork, “Sleeps with the fishes”, which earned him the runner-up title at the 2011 Awards. The title of Van der Meulen’s artwork alludes to the Mafia practice of “concrete shoes” that underworld gangsters used to sink their adversaries to murky depths. The phrase was adopted in the United States as a humorous term to denote a threat from criminals and has become a euphemism for death.

Van der Meulen created his moulds from various types of shoes and then used a urethane rubber mix and cement to construct the sculpture, employing a one-to-one ratio of cement and sand. A wax sealant was then applied numerous times to give a finish to the artwork.

A Merit award went to Noko Alpheus Mello for his concrete and steel sculpture titled “Sacrifice”.

Marieke Prinsloo’s “Prima Vera Twins” which received a merit award in 2009 is also an outstanding example of the versatility of cement

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Greening your home saves money

By John Roberts, CEO of Just Property Group Making your home energy-efficient will add value to your property, reduce your power bill and shrink your carbon footprint. Here is a summary of the options available to the homeowner.

Geyser insulation Geysers can be responsible for up to 40% of a home’s energy consumption so it makes sense to address this first. A geyser blanket is designed to be wrapped around the geyser. This provides a layer of insulation that helps to maintain the water temperature and reduces electricity consumption.

Solar water heating Solar hot-water technology has come a long way over recent years. Eskom has a rebate scheme which makes the initial outlay of the system very affordable. Good solar systems are designed to deliver hot water for most of the year. Solar water-heating building kits are available for DIY enthusiasts but do not qualify for Eskom rebates.

Solar panels Battery banks can be charged using electricity-generating solar panels or wind generators. The minimised or completely absent need for mains power will not only result in personal cost-saving but also reduce the overall demand for electricity in the country.

Ceiling insulation The installation of ceiling insulation allows for a warmer home in winter and a cooler home in summer which is ideal for the South African climate. Insulation creates a barrier and reduces heat flow, therefore a thermalinsulated home requires less energy for heating and cooling and results in increased energy efficiency.

Light bulbs The easiest and most accessible way of making a home more energy efficient is by changing all incandescent and halogen light bulbs to either compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) or light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs.

Fluorescent lighting is one of the most efficient forms of lighting in domestic applications.

Other options Water usage can also be reduced through the installation of low-flow taps and dual-flush toilet cisterns.

Installing skylights, atriums and glass façades drastically reduces the need for artificial light in a home while adding a pleasing aesthetic touch to the home. Another retrofit option is to install double-glazing, which provides additional insulation.

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Local pipe industry going green

South Africa’s plastic pipe industry is a global leader when it comes to going green. Most manufactures have eliminated heavy metals in the production process five years ahead of the anticipated European Union (EU) targets.

About 80% of all locally-manufactured plastic pipe products are now lead-free and would not pose a health risk to those making or working with it. The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) announced recently that lead has been eliminated from all plastic pipes and related products made by its members in South Africa. Although lead does not leach from the plastic pipes and does not pose any danger to people once installed, SAPPMA felt compelled to create a safer environment for the manufacturers where lead poisoning does pose a risk for their workers, explains Jan Venter, CEO of SAPPMA. “We adopted a voluntary policy in 2006 introducing heavy metal-free stabilisers for the manufacture of PVC pipes. The reason for the initiative was based on health and environmental considerations and we are immensely proud of having reached our goal well ahead of the anticipated European Union (EU) targets”, he adds. Venter admits that the process of removing lead from PVC piping has been long and costly for SAPPMA members, but emphasises it is a vitally important step to ensure future sustainability.

Lead has been used as a PVC pipe stabiliser worldwide for more than 40 years. During the manufacturing process lead is chemically bonded into the PVC pipe so it cannot leach but it is still released when cut and shaped during installation. SAPPMA members have replaced lead with calcium/zinc and organic-based stabilisers that are non-toxic to humans. They are also heavy metal and odour-free and are approved for potable water.

According to SAPPMA, an estimated 80% of plastic pipe manufacturers in South Africa have eliminated lead stabilisers from their products. At the moment non-SAPPMA members are still allowed to manufacture leaded PVC pipes, but SAPPMA and its members are now driving forward an initiative with the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) to exclude lead stabilisers from all current and future SABS specifications.

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Water & energy conservation benchmarking: How does your building measure up?

The Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) has launched the pilot version of their energy and water benchmarking tool which analyses existing building performance and allows property managers to see how their buildings measure up in terms of energy and water consumption compared to industry norms.

This recently completed “autonomous” home in Hurlingham, Johannesburg can function completely “off grid” without needing water, electricity and sewerage services from the authorities

Measuring existing stock Until now the GBCSA has focused on the certification and rating of new buildings to ensure a more sustainable built environment going forward. However, new buildings only account for 1%-2% of the average property portfolio, so to truly minimise the impact of buildings on the environment, existing buildings must be considered.

The GBCSA urges building owners to test it extensively and provide feedback before the first version of the tool is officially launched.

Useful for tenants The pilot tool incorporates a 10-point rating scale that is based on the relative performance of buildings compared with others. It contains the formulas that allow a building’s consumption to be normalised according to the methodology developed, taking occupancy and regional climatic differences into account.

This could prove useful to prospective tenants, as the ratings assigned to a building will give a good indication of consumption and efficiency within a building. At this stage, certification under the benchmarking tool is not available, although this will be considered during the pilot phase.

A most significant survey The number of buildings surveyed means that this is probably South Africa’s most significant survey and database of its kind. Approximately 10 property owners with sizeable portfolios throughout South Africa submitted data which was gathered over a year and then further analysed.

The benchmarking tool is a key input to the GBCSA’s existing building performance rating tool, which is currently under development.

Further sponsorship is required for the development of the full existing building performance rating tool. Interested parties can mail the GBCSA at info@gbcsa.org.za

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Heat pumps Research suggests that solar may be feeling the heat in the hot water market.

By Johan Schronen

With water heating being the major culprit contributing to a household’s electricity costs, solar seems to be the obvious answer when we want to find ways to save on the bill. Yet we seldom give heat pumps a second thought.

Technology reversed Heat pumps work much like air conditioners, involving a vapour compression cycle, but instead of the cycle being used for cooling air with heat as a by-product of the process, a heat pump uses that heat to heat up water.

Taking a closer look at heat pump systems, they make a lot of sense and offer some interesting advantages over solar systems. Large heat pump systems have been used successfully in the commercial building market, including hotels and hospitals, for some time.

Now homeowners are also considering heat pumps with renewed interest as a cost-saving option instead of solar water heaters to replace kilowatt-crazy conventional geysers. The results of a recent M-Tech Industrial (Pty) Ltd / North-West University study led by Dr Riaan Rankin and Dr Martin van Eldik tell us just why heat pumps are a feasible alternative.

Let us look at how the two researchers compared the electricity consumption of solar water heaters and heat pump systems.

Solar water heaters Solar heating technology has improved significantly over recent years, offering homeowners a lowmaintenance and power-saving solution, but this concept also has disadvantages.

South Africa’ relatively low electricity cost (compared to developed countries) factored into the high capital outlay of acquiring and installing solar systems means that the return on investment is poor. Payback periods for solar water heaters are more than eight years. And even when Eskom’s subsidy programme for solar water heaters, which reduces the capital outlay by between 20 and 30%, is taken into account payback periods are still in excess of six years.

Another downside of solar systems is that in winter when hot water consumption in households rises, there is also less sun to meet the demand which means the conventional geyser is roped in as a backup.

Heat pump systems Unlike solar systems, heat pumps consume electricity to drive the compressor and fan in the system. One would wonder why this system could be favourably compared to solar that uses no electricity, but we must look at the bigger picture.

A heat pump cycle typically consumes one unit of electrical energy for every three units of heating

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EDITORIAL produced; i.e. only 33kWh electrical energy is used to produce 100kWh thermal energy. Therefore on average two thirds (67%) of the electrical energy consumption can be saved compared to a conventional geyser’s electrical resistance heating.

But as with solar heating, heat pumps also have several benefits and disadvantages. Heat pumps can, as mentioned, save up to 67% of the energy required to heat water. With water heating by conventional geysers contributing 30 to 50% of a typical household’s electricity costs, it means that a heat pump can save 20 to 33% of the total electricity bill. This is more than what is currently required from the power ration scheme for the residential sector, which is 10%. The hospitality industry is 20%.

Another positive is that heat pumps are relatively easy to install. All a heat pump requires is a free flow of air, so they are usually installed outside. Most heat pumps are weatherproof and comply with the stipulated ratings for outdoor electrical installations.

In commercial buildings such as hotels and hospitals where large centralised water heating installations are normally found, heat pumps are also relatively easy to install. For example, to provide 25 000 litres of hot water at 60ºC per day a heating capacity of around 100kW is required. This can be achieved by installing two 50kW thermal heat pumps, taking up significantly less space than a solar heating installation required to do the same job.

Eskom subsidy Heat pump installations, while more expensive than geysers, are cheaper than solar water installations.

Eskom has also launched a subsidy programme for heat pumps representing a 40 to 50% reduction in project cost.

In commercial buildings the economic returns on a large centralised heat pump installation with the Eskom subsidy result in competitive payback periods of only 2 to 3,5 years. Payback periods in the residential sector vary between 2 and 4 years.

The only possible disadvantage of a heat pump is that it is still dependent on an electricity supply if rolling blackouts by Eskom are introduced.

Case studies For domestic use the case study results shown in graphs below were based on an average cold-water inlet temperature of 14ºC, average solar radiation values of 1 750kW h/m2 and hot water being stored at 60ºC in a conventional geyser, among other factors.

From the graphs below it is clear that heat pumps provide a significantly better payback period when compared to solar water heating. The main reason for this is the much lower installation cost of heat pumps, while still achieving at least 80% of the savings that solar water heating can provide.

In the commercial sector solar water heating is not included in the comparison, due to a lack of reference information. Results are shown in the graphs for hotels with maximum occupancies of 100, 200 and 300 people respectively and an annual average occupancy of 67%. Typical hot water consumption patterns and figures were obtained from previous studies funded by Eskom. Daily consumption varies between 78 litres at 60°C per person in summer and 110 litres at 60°C per person in winter.

The conventional water heating systems typically found in centralised installations are usually sized according to American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) principles.

There are other existing system designs such as off-peak heating systems, but for the purpose of this comparison the focus is only on the ASHRAE-specified systems, since these have the biggest potential for energy savings when replaced by heat pumps. Typical ASHRAE design guidelines calculate heating capacity as 0.7kW and 60 litres storage capacity per person. The heat pump capacity is calculated according to previous studies as a function of average occupancy and available storage capacity.

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Graphs courtesy of GeoPlus Alternate Energy Systems As is evident from the graphs, heat pumps provide significant energy savings when compared to the conventional ASHRAE systems. Energy consumption is reduced by 60% on average. In addition, the installation of heat pumps allows the maximum demand contribution of the water heating system to be reduced significantly.

Heat pumps only utilise about 33% of the electrical power needed to drive a comparable electrical heater (the conventional geyser). Does this mean that solar systems could soon be feeling the “heat� in the market if people cotton on to the heat pump idea? Let us know what you think. editor@tobuild.co.za

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Aurecon achieves Global company receives top honours for engineering excellence.

Aurecon’s Meulwater Water Treatment Works (WTW) project for the Drakenstein Municipality in Paarl won the top accolade at the 2012 Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) Aon Engineering Excellence Awards in the category Engineering Excellence with a value less than R50 million.

Celebrating innovation The prestigious awards function was held on 15 August at Vodacom World, Midrand, “as a platform to showcase the important role that infrastructure plays in the sustainable development of our country,” says CESA and adds that it was a celebration of innovation, quality, outstanding workmanship and professionalism in the industry.

“The design team overcame significant challenges in providing a solution for the water needs of the Drakenstein Municipality in an extremely sensitive environmental area,” says Brendon Theunissen, water and wastewater engineer and leader of the Meulwater project.

The WTW treats water from the Nantes and Bethel dams on the Paarl mountain and is located on the boundary of the beautiful Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve.

Careful attention “Due to its location, the plant was designed with careful attention to ensure that it fits appropriately into this environment, while continuing the heritage of water supply and treatment on Paarl Mountain,” comments Theunissen.

The involvement of professionals such as a heritage specialist, botanist, landscaper and architect, added to the team of treatment specialists and engineers, has resulted in a special product that will hopefully prove to be a heritage for the community served by the Drakenstein Municipality.

Novel design features and solutions Design features worth noting include the architectural style of the WTW to minimise its visual impact.

“Extensive use was made of granite sourced from excavations for the WTW for cladding of all structures so that the building texture closely approximated that of its surroundings,” Theunissen explains. “The site was also re-vegetated with indigenous seeds and plants carefully collected from the mountain reserve under the supervision of the Parks Department.”

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EDITORIAL On the process side, he says, “Direct filtration, which is unusual in South Africa, was chosen to minimise the plant footprint and provide an effective solution for the design water quality. The filters are designed to be easily upgradeable to dissolved air flotation filtration units in the event of changes in raw water quality, should the client choose to make more extensive use of the existing supplementation scheme that allows water from the Berg River to be pumped into Nantes Dam.” Additionally, the filters are equipped with a dual parallel lateral under-drainage system, which is a novelty in South Africa. This system has been incorporated as part of an overall design to enhance the filter performance through the incorporation of optimised collapse-pulsing backwashing.

“The motivation for constructing the plant is partly due to the long-term saving afforded to the municipality when contrasted with the alternative of purchasing water from another water supply authority. Additionally, the supplement scheme using pumped water from the Berg River in Nantes Dam is only viable if there is a treatment facility for the water,” concludes Theunissen.

Facts and figures • The Nantes and Bethel dams’ capacity is 1 550Ml and the Berg River allowance 2 100Ml/a.

• The plant size is 8Ml/d, upgradable to 15Ml/d.

• The plant has a 200kW backup generator system to ensure there is continuous power supply to the site.

• Telemetry links allow surveillance of the plant from the engineering offices in town at the foot of the mountain.

• Spent backwash water is recycled to the head of the works to ensure minimal water loss to wastage.

• The total cost of the project is R34,7 million, of which the Municipal Infrastructure Grant contributed R29,8 million. The Drakenstein Municipality financed the remaining R4,9 million.

• Civil works on the project cost R15,2 million, while the cost of mechanical works is R12,7 million.

• Approximately 1 000m3 of concrete was poured, 85 tons of steel installed and 1 500 tons of granite •

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A special opening ceremony was held in June with various dignitaries attending, including the provincial minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, and the mayor of Drakenstein Municipality.

The National Heritage Authority has advised the Drakenstein Municipality that the project will be receiving an award from the authority.

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Dulux – Paint going Green

About Dulux South Africa A household name in South Africa, Dulux was owned by South African chemicals giant AECI until 2007 when it was acquired by British chemicals group ICI. AkzoNobel acquired ICI at the beginning of 2008, bringing Dulux under the same umbrella as well-known global coatings brands such as Sikkens, International and Eka. With its local headquarters in Alrode, Gauteng, Dulux has a major manufacturing facility at Umbogintwini in Kwazulu-Natal and a regional distribution office in Cape Town. Dulux currently locally manufactures or imports around 1 000 product lines for supply to its South African market and export markets in various African countries.

Dulux recently confirmed its reputation as a household name in decorative paints when it was selected for the second year running as the winner of the TGI Iconic Brands paint category and positioned among the top 14 overall brands of South Africa. Dulux South Africa is currently headed up by CEO Johann Smidt.

About AkzoNobel Headquartered in Amsterdam, AkzoNobel is a Global Fortune 500 company, the largest global paint and coatings company worldwide, and a major producer of specialty chemicals. Our portfolio includes worldrenowned brands such as Dulux, Sikkens, Dulux Trade, Rockgrip, Fix It, International and Eka. Our iconic brands are manufactured and distributed from operations in more than 80 countries and across five continents. Driven by our vision for future-perfect products, we offer practical solutions with minimum environmental impact. With scale comes responsibility. And as the largest player in the paint and coatings industry, we understand our role in meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.

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CORPORATE PROFILE Our approach to sustainability “Sustainability is core to everything we do. We are committed to systematically improving our performance across the entire sustainability spectrum. We have been striving to be a more sustainable business for some time and have made real progress, but the more we understand about the issues, the greater we see the need for more radical action. It is our ambition to reduce the whole-life ecological footprint of the decorating process and to contribute to more sustainable home, work and leisure environments, as well as minimise the environmental impacts of our own operations,” says Frank Wagner, Marketing Manager for Trade.

Our “Step Towards Greener” philosophy explains this approach. It recognises that there are no instant fixes but acknowledges that progress will be made by making many step-wise improvements to reach the Dulux sustainability goals. We are committed to step towards greener with openness and honesty.

To achieve this we have set ourselves ambitious visions and goals across five broad strategic areas: • the products and services we offer • the way we behave towards the people and communities with whom we interact • the environmental impact of the energy we use • the way we transport our products and ourselves • the way we use the earth’s resources to minimise waste.

Dulux Trade is a Silver Founding Member of the Green Building Council of South Africa, whose vision is to lead the transformation of the South African property industry to ensure that all buildings are designed, built and operated in an environmentally sustainable way that will allow South Africans to work and live in healthy, efficient and productive environments.

Our manufacturing site in Durban has been accredited with an ISO 14001 and ISO 9001, which is audited annually.

Ecosure Products The Ecosure range, developed by Dulux Trade, is a perfect example of our Step Towards Greener philosophy in action. This new range of sustainable and environmentally friendly water-based paints, with virtually zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs), offers best in class coverage and application characteristics, providing the perfect balance of sustainability and performance.

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CORPORATE PROFILE Step Towards Greener is our acknowledgement that, while Ecosure paints are the most sustainable within our product portfolio to date, their introduction is only a stage in the journey to developing increasingly sustainable products in the future.

The range includes the following products: Ecosure Plaster Primer – for use on Rhinolite, walls and ceilings Ecosure Undercoat Ecosure Eggshell Enamel Ecosure Gloss Enamel Ecosure Silk Ecosure Matt All of the products conform to the Green Star rating standards. Dulux Trade Ecosure has been used on the majority of all green-rated buildings in South Africa to date.

Ecosure Case Study Ecosure was used in the “The Nedbank Phase 11 project in Sandton.

“The Nedbank Phase 11 project in Sandton has achieved a 4-star Design Rating with the Green Building Council of South Africa. The Dulux Ecosure paint used for the office spaces has VOC levels compliant with Green Star SA. We greatly appreciate Dulux’s efforts to come up with a solution at a point when the project was under pressure to source a compliant paint and that they initiated local production specifically for our project. The paint was delivered on time and within Nedbank’s green budget,” says Marloes Reinink, Sustainable Building Consultant, WSP Green by Design.

Light & Space Dulux Trade Light & Space is an innovative water-based paint that harnesses advanced LumiTec technology to reflect significant amounts of light back into the room and therefore save energy by requiring less artificial lighting.

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CORPORATE PROFILE Light & Space Case Study Light & Space was used in the restoration project of the Oyster Box in Umhlanga, Durban.

“Light & Space was used on all the ceilings, cornices and the administration wing. I was very impressed with this product as it really creates more light. The white is very ‘Brilliant White’. I highly recommend this product to any architects looking at opening up a room and creating a feeling of space,” says Anton de Kock, M2K Architects, Cape Town.

Dulux Trade Environmental Wash System This unique system allows customers to wash out their brushes, rollers and other painting tools with minimal impact on the environment. Water-based paints are converted into clean water and a small, manageable amount of solid waste. The water can be re-used and the disposal of the solid waste has been rated as a low-risk activity by The UK Environment Agency. The Dulux Trade Environmental Wash System is also used in the Dulux laboratories and training centre.

Environmental Wash System Case study The environmental wash system was used on the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban by Smith & Winfield Painting Contractors.

“The Dulux Trade Environmental Wash System has really added value to our contract in painting the Moses Mabhida Stadium as it allowed us to comply with best practice not only for the main contractor but also for ourselves. Once we had installed the unit and were trained, we were able to put into practice the great benefits of this environmentally friendly water-based paint wash-up system. We felt that we were actively involved in trying to reduce hazardous waste from entering our water systems on this enormous site. We would recommend this Envirowash unit as it greatly added to the sustainability factor of this project – something which all manufacturers and contractors are striving towards,” says Nigel Murray-Rogers from Smith & Winfield Painting Contractors, Durban.

Technical Service: 086-033-0111 E-mail: frank.wagner@akzonobel.com www.duluxtrade.co.za

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Dynamically preserving the future After four decades of leadership through innovation and customer service, Marley is years ahead in roofing.

With four modern manufacturing plants, dynamic management, and leading concrete roof tile profiles and roof tile ranges in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape, Marley Roofing has established a unique reputation for quality and service which extends well beyond the borders of South Africa.

Marley Roofing is the only concrete roof tile manufacturer in South Africa to have been awarded the coveted CMA National Trophy in the biennial Awards for Excellence seven consecutive times.

Marley SA (Pty) Ltd, trading as Marley Roofing, forms part of the Etex Group which operates in the building materials sector in 44 countries worldwide, employing more than 16 000 people. The company continuously improves its products as it benefits from ongoing research and development (R&D) and resources within the Etex Group.

In addition, Marley adheres to the strict Etex Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety targets and reporting standards. Marley also benchmarks their performance against other Etex Group companies and strives for continual improvement and world class standards.

Rosebank Union Church, Gauteng 2010 National Award – Inland Vintage 2010 Regional Award – Inland Vintage Tile: Modern Anitique Brown

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CORPORATE PROFILE Historical Overview of Marley Roofing Some highlights and achievements 1971 – First fully automated plant in Olifantsfontein, Gauteng 1981 – Second fully automated plant in Olifantsfontein 1984 – New fully automated plant in Ekandustria, Gauteng 1990 – Marley Roofing enters KwaZulu-Natal 1994 – The Modern Slate Tile & the Designer Range 1995 – Computerised stock control and mechanical handling 1998 – CMA National Trophy Winner 1999 – Marley Roofing joins the Etex Group 2000 – CMA National Trophy Winner 2002 – CMA National Trophy Winner 2004 – EKONOROOF systems 2005 – KwaZulu-Natal factory upgrade 2006 – CMA National Trophy Winner 2007 – New tile plant and new Double Roman “Plus” concrete tile for Marley Ekandustria factory, Gauteng 2007 – Marley Roofing commits to ISO 14001 2008 – CMA National Trophy Winner 2008 – New factory in Cape Town for the Western Cape 2010 – CMA National Trophy Winner 2012 – Launch Marley Building Boards, a fibre cement product range

Projects Sustainable Roofing Solutions for Low-Cost Housing and Schools Development in Gauteng In early 2012, Marley Roofing began collaboration with Razorbill on a worthy project that would see the development of nine new schools aimed to provide children in communities across Gauteng with the proper educational facilities that were previously lacking.

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Bryanston Wedge , Gauteng 2008 National Award – Inland Vintage | 2008 Regional Award – Inland Vintage Tile: Monarch Tuscany Designer Range

The project, which was commissioned by the Provincial Government, called for an alternative construction method (ACM) that would not only speed up delivery but also benefit from being environmentally friendly as well as cost-effective.

The project was headed up with the Olievenhoutbosch Primary School ACM, which would provide the benchmark for the development of a school within six months. The entire school, which spans roughly 4 800m2, consists of 27 classrooms, an admin block complete with a library and computer room, sports facilities, and grounds.

RazorConstruct, a division of Razorbill, was contracted to construct both the walls and the roofs for the various school buildings at Olievenhoutbosch. The materials and construction methods used by RazorConstruct formed the basis of the ACM, utilising lightweight steel frames which offer many advantages compared to conventional building materials in terms of cost, quality, durability and speed. For the roofs, Marley Roofing’s Double Roman “Plus” range of roof tile profiles were selected for their high strength and cost-effective qualities which are ideal for large housing projects.

All in all, Marley provided in excess of 50 000 tiles to complete what would be the first school in Gauteng to have a tiled roof as approved by the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP). The vertical cladding was done with a fibre cement boarding application to the lightweight steel system. In future, the launch of Marley’s diversification strategy of a range of fibre cement products will stand to benefit from these applications. The strategy aligns with and strongly supports the Etex Group outlook for emerging markets. Although low in cost, the Marley roof tiles used in this application certainly did not detract from the aesthetics, giving the buildings an added character that demonstrates the visible benefits of both comfort and status to the community of Olievenhoutbosch.

According to Chris Smith, founder and shareholder of Razorbill, “Marley’s service was excellent, not once did we have a problem with delivery to the school and the support that Marley offered was very helpful for the high-profile case. This is only one of many sites where we have experienced Marley’s capacity to deal with turn-key and fast-track projects in the low-cost segment of the market.”

Alwyn Cronjé, Commercial Manager for Marley, confirmed that it was a pleasure to work with Razorbill on this project and it will definitely set the scene for alternative building methods going forward. Cronjé concluded that “Marley Roofing’s commitment to environmental sustainability and vision of ‘Dynamically preserving the future’ has put us on the forefront of producing roof tiles that contribute to a sustainable way of living. Marley has been involved in a number of low-cost projects and are continuously looking for opportunities in which we can successfully improve the standard of housing with high-quality affordable roofing solutions that are backed by extensive quality management systems.”

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House Barnard, Gauteng 2010 Regional Award – Inland Tile: Monarch Antique

Central Park, Building 3, Western Cape 2010 Regional Award – Coastal Tile: Modern Standard Slate

Dynamically preserving the future Recycling Broken roof tiles and other hard waste from the roof tile production process are crushed for use as aggregate in new concrete mix. Recycling broken tile waste eliminates the use of landfills and also the need for transportation to landfills. Besides financial savings there is also a great benefit for the environment as this also reduces the use of virgin materials for making new tiles.

Lower carbon footprint Marley also uses industrial waste by-products such as fly ash (from coal combustion), blast furnace slag (created in iron manufacture), and silica fume to constitute a portion of the cement used in producing their tiles. Use of such by-products in concrete prevents millions of tonnes a year of these waste materials from entering landfills. Utilising these “supplemental cementitious materials” as a replacement for cement improves the strength and durability of their tiles and also further reduces the CO2 embodied in the final concrete roof tile. Marley sources its raw materials from environmentally responsible suppliers, working together with them to reduce the environmental impact of their activities.

Sustainability Responsible environmental management and Occupational Health & Safety are important elements of the corporate culture at Marley. Marley’s commitment to these values has led them to become certified for ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) standard and OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS). Marley is the only concrete roof tile manufacturer that has achieved these standards in South Africa. These systems are tools used to clearly identify performance over and above showing clients, business partners, regulatory agencies, the community and other stakeholders that Marley is environmentally and socially responsible.

Monetary savings are realised as a result of greater operational efficiencies and energy conservation.

Productivity is also increased with a safer and healthier workforce. Being ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certified has also helped Marley react appropriately and participate in the tackling of current global environmental challenges such as climate change. Key parameters like carbon emissions, energy efficiencies, waste generation, etc, are measured and managed. Marley supports “Green Building” initiatives, particularly with respect to energy savings both during the manufacture and throughout the life cycle of building materials.

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CORPORATE PROFILE Water consumption is monitored and, wherever possible, Marley re-uses water to reduce the amount of clean water coming into the operations. Strict water consumption targets are set for each factory and monitored regularly.

All Marley products are manufactured in accordance with ISO 14001 Environmental and OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems requirements. Marley Roofing concrete tiles carry the SABS product mark for quality – SANS 542 Concrete Roofing Tiles.

Streamlined processes • Improved manufacturing efficiencies through use of technology: modern, high throughput automated plants.

• Highly efficient curing chambers, using modern boilers which are more energy efficient and produce less emissions into the atmosphere.

• Improved process efficiencies reducing waste and breakages.

• Optimal use of packaging materials to reduce resource consumption and waste production.

Marley measures the ratio of packaging used to the amount of tiles produced.

• Optimised logistics to ensure efficient movement of raw materials and products.

Wherever possible, all their raw materials are locally sourced to reduce the transportation distances and thereby reducing Marley’s carbon footprint. Environmental considerations, not just price, are considered in the procurement of raw materials.

In response to growing environmental awareness and economic factors, architects, engineers, developers and owners are seeking efficient, innovative building solutions that conserve non-renewable resources.

Increasingly, concrete roofing is being recognised for its strong environmental benefits in support of creative and effective sustainable development.

Marley Concrete Roof Tiles are an excellent choice when considering the lifetime environmental impact of the roof tiles in the various stages, i.e. extraction, production, construction, operation, demolition and recycling.

Waste minimisation Marley uses state-of-the-art equipment that is well serviced and maintained. Therefore precise mixture proportions and tighter tolerances are achieved which results in less materials being wasted in the production process. By focusing on production efficiencies, Marley has managed to reduce wastage drastically. In addition to the above, Marley separates waste into different waste streams at source for recycling. All office waste paper is recycled and all the proceeds are donated to charity.

Energy efficiency in service Marley also supplies various types of Radiant Barriers for roofs which improves energy efficiency. Marley’s Ventilated Ridges range improves energy efficiency in a building by allowing free air flow through the roof.

Studies indicate that the energy requirements for ongoing heating and cooling contribute to most of the

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CORPORATE PROFILE greenhouse gases generated from buildings during their life cycle. Insulated concrete roof systems have low air infiltration which provides superior thermal efficiency and optimal energy performance over the long life of the building. Since homes and buildings constructed with insulated concrete roofs are not subject to large daily temperature fluctuations, owners can lower heating and cooling bills significantly. Heating, ventilating and air-conditioning can also be designed with smaller-capacity equipment for additional savings.

Strength and durability Roofs that “stand the test of time” through their extreme durability and low maintenance requirements have a significant sustainable advantage over other roof structures. The water and cement in concrete roof tiles chemically combine to form a paste that binds the sand and stone together, producing the necessary strength and durability to provide serviceability in a wide range of environmental conditions. Moisture, which can undermine other building materials through rust or rot, has no weakening effect on concrete. In fact, concrete roof tiles continue to strengthen over time, which is why concrete structures built thousands of years ago are still intact. Concrete roof tiles also withstand extreme weather conditions like hail storms.

Low maintenance Concrete, being inert and compact, does not lose its key properties over time. There is also less need for cleaning or re-painting the roof compared to other roofing materials. This is more sustainable as very little resources are used in the maintenance and upkeep of Marley Concrete Roof tiles. Marley’s M22 coated range of tiles are treated to reduce mould build-up, particularly in coastal areas. They also have a sealed and smoother finish that increases the water-shedding ability of the roof.

Affordability Marley Concrete Roof Tiles provide remarkable flexibility in design, exceptional aesthetic possibilities, strong environmental support and rapid installation. There is minimal wastage (off-cuts) during the tiling process compared to other roofing materials. This makes concrete roof tiles a very cost-effective option for homeowners over time, depending on the roof design. Concrete roof tiles are versatile, finding application in many different buildings, including houses, schools, offices, recreational centres, etc. Marley Roofing has designed a lightweight roof tile – the Double Roman “Plus” range – without compromising the properties or the quality of the product to cater for the price-conscious customer. These factors have swayed government and developers to introduce concrete roof tiles in low-cost housing.

Fire resistance Being naturally fire-resistant, concrete forms a highly effective barrier to fire spread. This helps reduce the extent of damage in the event of a fire. In most cases, concrete roof tiles can be recovered after a fire for re-use. Marley Roofing has developed the Modern Antique Rustic range which blends in with the environment, giving a similar look to thatch material without the fire hazard. This range gives the further advantage of less maintenance comparatively. The tiles also offer better resistance to weather.

Technical design features Marley Roof Tiles have built-in design features which make them superior to other roofing products and competitor tiles. Due to the weight of the tile, the fixing requirements are less onerous and they do not lift in strong winds. The tiles are designed with precision interlocks and weather bars that offer maximum protection against wind-driven rain and water capillary action.

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Lindy’s Library Here we showcase the skills of our next generation of designers and architects and celebrate the learning institutions where students are nurtured and educated to become top professionals.

Brief The project is based in President Street, the traditional “high street” of Germiston. An Urban Development and Design Framework highlights an urgent need for the renewal of Germiston and aims to re-establish President Street as one of the primary public streets in the inner city precinct. Students were tasked to identify a site on the street that needs urgent redevelopment in line with the Urban Renewal Plan. To regenerate the site the building had to be redesigned as a mixed-use complex.

Lindy’s solution Lindy, a third-year Wits student, chose the library site to interact with the council building across the road.

The redeveloped complex would include carefully designed exterior spaces that would encourage people to gather and socialise outside. The new building would complement the council offices, also being a public service centre.

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EDITORIAL The new building would include a library and knowledge centre, as well as retail and residential components.

Lindy designed the building to be open and transparent, focusing on meeting and gathering spaces where people could communicate, interact and share knowledge.

Her idea was that it could become a social hub encouraging people in the building to engage in open dialogue with officials and visitors in the council building to form a broader and more diverse footprint of information-sharing and self-education.

The University of the Witwatersrand’s Architecture School The Architecture School at Wits University aims to become a centre for the study of architecture in the developing world. In addition to its historical status as a leading school in South Africa, it is transforming to envelop the study of the architecture of the multi-cultural, multi-lingual African continent and to interrogate its rapidly urbanising post-colonial and globalising context. In this the city of Johannesburg is its laboratory.

The new building is open and transparent, incorporating meeting and gathering spaces where people can interact and share knowledge.

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The old library is transformed into a social hub, encouraging people to interact with those in the council building across the road.

The following degrees are offered at Witwatersrand’s Architecture School • Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) is a three-year undergraduate degree which carries RIBA Part 1 equivalence • Bachelor of Architectural Studies with Honours, BAS (Hons) is a one-year Honours level exit degree and a prerequisite for admission to the M.Arch (Professional) degree.

• Master of Architecture (Professional) is a one-year Master’s by coursework degree for professional registration which carries RIBA Part 2 equivalence.

• Master of Architecture (Research) is a full-time or part-time Master’s degree requiring in-depth research and a written thesis. The School of Architecture and Planning is equipped to supervise Master’s and PhD by research with expertise in the area of architectural, urban and planning theory and sustainable development. The School is currently leading a university-wide research focus area on “Johannesburg as a Global City”.

Validation of architecture degrees offered by Wits The most recent inspection of the School in April 2009, by a visiting board of the South African Council for the Architectural Professions (SACAP) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), resulted in the continuing validation of the architecture degrees offered at Wits. This means that graduates holding the Wits degrees are fully recognised by these two professional organisations for purposes of registration and membership and for practice at the appropriate levels in the architectural profession.

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A SHiFT of mindset Architectural scholars to help change the industry approach to urban design.

By Johan Schronen An annual architectural competition organised by the Social Housing Focus Trust (SHiFT) is calling for designs from students with a flair for urban design.

The competition aims to generate ideas and debate on alternative high-density housing delivery options.

It hopes to shift the focus and mindset of persons entering the sector from conventional mass housing design to producing alternative solutions for inner-city living and stimulate a new thought process which can be taken up nationally.

Innovative alternatives The intention of this competition is to explore innovative alternatives in designs, taking into account the social, economic and environmental issues we face in our cities. It is hoped that the competition will generate housing forms that will help restore the vibrancy which previously characterised inner-city communities and enhance the investment value way above that of traditional medium- and high-density housing models.

Any student at a South African School of Architecture is eligible to submit an entry. The staff of the schools will be responsible for selecting the schemes to be entered into the competition. Students may enter as individuals or groups. Information about registration, the process and requirements of submissions for the 2013 SHiFT Housing competition can be obtained by e-mailing your enquiry to shifthousing@mweb.co.za.

University of Johannesburg’s Beresford Felix, Julian Almond and Grant Sutherland produced this design for the competition. The building has a skeletal frame allowing the ground floor to be column-free, creating space for social interaction. The walls are not load-bearing, allowing easy expansion by merging units.

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ADVERTORIAL

Quality is our priority Established in 1999, the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) is a statutory body tasked with regulating the home-building industry and protecting housing consumers in terms of the Housing Consumer Protection Measures Act (Act No. 95 of 1998).

Protecting the housing consumer The NHBRC’s primary mandate is to: • protect housing consumers by regulating the home-building industry (home builders) through enforcement of quality building standards • establish a warranty fund and provide financial assistance to housing consumers under circumstances where home builders fail to meet their obligations • build capacity of home builders and empower housing consumers with specific emphasis on the historically disadvantaged.

The objects of the NHBRC, as stated in the Act, are to: • represent the interests of housing consumers by providing warranty protection against defects in new homes • regulate the home-building industry • provide protection to housing consumers in respect of the failure of home builders to comply with their obligations in terms of this Act • establish and promote ethical and technical standards in the home-building industry • promote housing consumer rights and provide housing consumer information

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i mprove structural quality in the interest of housing consumers and the home-building industry communicate with and assist home builders to register in terms of this Act assist home builders through training and inspection to achieve and maintain satisfactory technical standards of home building regulate insurers contemplated in section 23(9)(a) of the Act in particular, achieve the stated objects in the subsidy housing sector.

Since promulgation of the Act, anyone in the business of building homes in South Africa must apply to register with the NHBRC, a registration that is only granted following an in-depth assessment of their technical, construction and financial capability.

Furthermore, it is a legal requirement that all new homes being constructed be enrolled with the NHBRC. This ensures that new homes have warranty cover for five years against major structural defined defects plus 90 days defects liability warranty cover, as well as 12 months roof warranty cover from date of occupation of

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ADVERTORIAL the new home. It also ensures that through the comprehensive NHBRC inspection process the construction is structurally sound and meets the NHBRC’s stringent technical standards.

Contribution to Sustainable Human Settlements The NHBRC has been involved in contributing to government’s national policy on Sustainable Human Settlements and also in the design and production of project documentation of housing typologies for the subsidy sector.

The Legacy Project The Legacy Project formed part of the International Housing & Home Warranty Conference held in September 2011. The objective of the project was to leave behind a tangible legacy that improves the circumstances of the less privileged. It also called for tangible demonstration of innovative / alternative building technologies, in partnership with the private sector, that led to: • improvement in construction practices, habits and standards for better quality • speed, economy, and safety • durability and hygienic housing • extending economical, environmental and societal benefits for the people.

The conceptual design of the project took economic, social and green economic considerations into account. The houses were designed to: • maximise the advantages of correct orientation • use low-embodied and alternative building materials

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aximise natural light and reduce the use of m artificial light • have high and sloping ceilings to allow ventilation • have floors constructed of high thermal mass materials in order to collect heat from the sun and release it slowly, thus heating the houses • externally reflect heat by painting in light colours • harvest rain water through the provision of water tanks • supply heated water through solar water heaters.

The project is the beginning of a legacy that will be replicated throughout South Africa.

Quality lives Improving the lives of South Africa’s people through the provision of quality homes is a collective responsibility. To this end, NHBRC is continuously consulting with provincial governments to sensitise them to the risks of utilising unregistered builders.

Partnerships with the private sector also remain crucial to ensure that rules and regulations are followed and standards in the building industry are maintained.

For more information, please contact the NHBRC

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Toll Free: 0800-200-824 Fraud Hotline: 0800-203-698 Go to www.nhbrc.org.za for more information Visit the provincial or satellite office closest to you

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PICTORIAL

Out and About Kevin Bates/Albert Carpets Floor Expo, Cape Town

Marinda Meyer Interiors, Somerset West

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Association of South African Quantity Surveyors Conference, KZN

Green Building Conference The mid-year Green Building Conference held at Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg focused on the way forward for architects, contractors and developers to ensure that buildings become energy efficient. The focus spanned the range of high-end buildings to social housing and showed how money can be saved in the long run.

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LISTINGS: ARCHITECTS Company Name:

Francois Marais architects +27 83 226 7577 francois@fmarchitects.co.za www.fmarchitects.co.za Commercial and upmarket residential architects.

Contact Number: E-mail Address: Website Address: Company Description:

Company Name:

richter & associates architects +27 12 460 6293 info@r-aa.co.za www.r-aa.co.za A dynamic SA architectural firm, specialising in private, commercial and industrial architecture.

Contact Number: E-mail Address: Website Address: Company Description:

Company Name: Contact Number: E-mail Address: Website Address: Company Description:

Company Name: Contact Number: E-mail Address: Website Address: Company Description:

sharp shop architects +27 11 615 6742 marianus@sharp-shop.co.za www.sharp-shop.co.za We pride ourselves on our ability to cover a full spectrum of services with a focus on excellence and attention to detail.

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osMond Lange architects 0861 652 643 info@o-l.co.za www.o-l.co.za Mixed-use urban design .

Airports . Corporate and Commercial offices . Retail . Health . Industrial .

Sports Facilities . Residential.

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aMa architects +27 11 807 7505 Adrian@amagroup.co.za www.amagroup.co.za Specialise in commercial, retail, leisure, residential and industrial architecture.

nichoLas pLewMan architects +27 11 482 7133 nick@plewmanarchitects.co.za www.plewmanarchitects.co.za We provide design and project implementation that is uncompromisingly innovative and ecologically sustainable in any environment from inner city to the remotest wilderness.

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LISTINGS: INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DÉCOR / DESIGN Company Name:

Bentel AssociAtes internAtionAl +27 11 884 7111 bentel@bentel.net www.bentel.net BAI is a significant architectural firm known for landmark developments and excellence in commercial design.

Contact Number: E-mail Address: Website Address: Company Description:

Company Name: Contact Number: E-mail Address: Website Address: Company Description:

UniQUe stone & sAnDstone +27 21 987 2589 uniquestone@vodamail.co.za www.uniquestone.co.za Supplier and manufacturer of sandstone, wall cladding, cobble paving, flagstones, stepping stones and garden furniture.

Company Name: Contact Number: E-mail Address: Website Address: Company Description:

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loUise WilemAn ArchitectUre & interior Design +27 21 913 6200 studio@lwarch.co.za www.lwarch.co.za Specialist in residential architecture, exceptional design, project management and service excellence.

Company Name: Contact Number: E-mail Address: Website Address: Company Description:

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oBBligAto +27 31 701 6565 info@obbligato.co.za www.obbligato.co.za Contemporary furniture for retail, commercial and corporate environments.

silk By Design +27 31 569 1446 suemc@silkbydesign.co.za www.silkbydesign.co.za Silk by Design is an importer and distributor of fake flowers, orchids, trees and shrubs and supply retailers, architects and designers.

PAtio WArehoUse +27 11 801 0820 mia@patiowarehouse.co.za www.patiowarehouse.co.za Africa’s largest selection of Patio Furniture & Accessories.

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LISTINGS: CONTRACTORS Company Name: Contact Number: E-mail Address: Website Address: Company Description:

Company Name: Contact Number: E-mail Address: Website Address: Company Description:

royCher ConstruCtion +27 21 554 3838 rp@roycher.co.za www.roycherconstruction.co.za We are a multi-disciplinary company and are therefore able to provide a full turnkey service, including kitchens, bathrooms, etc.

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roCon Building +27 11 466 0811 info@rocon.co.za www.rocon.co.za Rocon Building is a South Africanbased construction company, specialising in the construction of luxury housing.

eCo log homes +27 11 462 0308 sales@ecologhomes.co.za www.ecologhomes.co.za Eco Log Homes offers a complete range of timber construction methods, including timber frames, log profile cladding, Vermont plank, post and beam and interlocking double tongue and groove heavy solid log.

Company Name: Contact Number: E-mail Address: Website Address: Company Description:

Company Name: Contact Number: E-mail Address: Website Address: Company Description:

CV ProjeCts +27 31 312 4555 admin@cvprojects.co.za www.cvprojects.co.za Specialising in Bespoke Joinery and Shopfitting, Ceilings & Partitions, Interior Decoration, Refurbishment and Building Works. A CIDB grading of 7 GB PE and 5 CE PE.

gelding ConstruCtion ComPany +27 11 678 9030 nick@gelding.co.za www.geldingconstruction.co.za The Gelding Construction Company has firmly entrenched itself as a major player in the residential construction market in Gauteng.

Our young dynamic team ensures that every home we build is a masterpiece.

WitCh rooms +27 21 200 8383 cape@witchrooms.co.za www.witchrooms.co.za Witch Rooms offers a complete service, from designing your add-on to drawing up and submitting plans. We specialise in Loft Rooms, Roof Rooms, Home Alterations and Additions.

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Acronyms Abbreviation

FULL NAME OF ORGANISATION

Website Address

AAAMSA

Association of Architectural Aluminium Manufacturers of SA

www.aaamsa.co.za

AFSA

Aluminium Federation of South Africa

www.afsa.org.za

ASAQS

Association for South African Quantity Surveyors

www.asaqs.co.za

ASPASA

Aggregate & Sand Producers Association of Southern Africa

www.aspasa.co.za

CESA

Consulting Engineers South Africa

www.cesa.co.za

CMA

Concrete Manufacturers Association

www.cma.org.za

CNCI

Cement & Concrete Institute

www.cnci.org.za

ECA

Electrical Contractors Association (SA)

www.ecasa.co.za

GBCSA

Green Building Council of South Africa

www.gbcsa.org.za

IID

South African Institute of the Interior Design Professions

www.iidprofessions.com

ILASA

Institute for Landscape Architects in South Africa

www.ilasa.co.za

KSA

Kitchen Specialists Association

www.ksa.co.za

MBSA

Master Builders South Africa

www.mbsa.org.za

NHBRC

National Home Builders Registration Council

www.nhbrc.org.za

NSPI

National Spa and Pool Institute

www.nspi.co.za

PMSA

Project Management South Africa

www.pmisa.co.za

SABS

South African Bureau of Standards

www.sabs.co.za

SACAP

South African Council for the Architectural Profession

www.sacapsa.com

SAIA

South African Institute of Architects

www.saia.org.za

SAIAT

South African Institute of Architectural Technologists

www.saiat.org.za

SAISC

Southern African Institute of Steel Construction

www.saisc.co.za

SALI

South African Landscapers Institute

www.sali.co.za

SAPMA

South African Paint Manufacturers Association

www.sapma.org.za

SAPOA

South African Property Owners Association

www.sapoa.org.za

SARACCA

SA Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Contractors Association

www.saracca.co.za

SARCEA

SA Reinforced Concrete Engineers Association

www.sarcea.co.za

SARMA

Southern African Readymix Association

www.sarma.co.za

SAWLFA

Southern African Wood & Laminate Flooring Association

www.sawlfa.co.za

SESSA

Sustainable Energy Society of Southern Africa

www.sessa.org.za

TFBA

Timbers Frame Builders Association

www.tfba.co.za

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Marley Roofing......170,171,172,173,174,175 Maverick Trading........................52 Maxidor..................................124,125 Medal Paints...............................118 Mellet & Human Architects.....................................32 Merensky.....................................112 MS Timbers...................................113 Mutual Safe....................................5 National Home Builders Registration Council.......184,185 Nicholas Plewman Architects.....................................36 NRG Designs................................155 Ondela Landscaping..................44 P&B Lime Works..........................161 Philips Lighting............................89 Phoenix Pools............................192 Planet Saver Plumbing Supplies.................................156,157 Polyflor...............................63,64,65 Progress Lighting & Fires......98 Proline Kitchens......................102 Rosema Group............................140 RSA Stoneart..............................100 South African Polypropylene Yarns.............................................145 SAT Quantity Surveyors..........40 South African Wood Preserves Association.......................... 114,115

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A.G. Ismail...................................56,57 Able.............................................70,71 ADT Security...................................9 Afrisam..........................................143 All Brick.......................................138 Aluglass Bautech......................92 Aluminco RSA................................76 AMA Architects............................34 Ambiente Luce..............................90 AMS....................................................88 Aquatrip.......................................149 Arcelor Mittal......176,177,178,179 Audio Sync.....................................80 Avance Carpets.............................3 B-Earth..........................................120 Bella Craft Design...................128 Blue Scope Steel........................54 Build Aid Consulting..................38 Candice Woodward Interiors........................................46 Cape Patio Blinds........................94 Cement & Concrete Institute.......................................145 Centurion Systems....................81 Ceramic Wholesaler.................66 Chair Express............................130 Cobra Watertech...................10,11 Copper Tubing Africa..............194 Corobrik...............................139,196 Cummins SA.............................1,85,87 Dekade Paints.............................122 Decorex..........................................24 Department of Rural Development................................19 Dewalt........................................12,13 Dulux........................166,167,168,169 Eagle Lighting.............................84 Ecosecure...................................153 Ergo Systems...............................72 Fire and Gas Lifestyle..............96 Firespec Systems.....................126 Franke Kitchen Systems........101 Geberit SA......................106,107,191 Gemini Frameless......................109 Genrec Engineering..................50 Gladiator Door Systems.........74 Guardian Africa...........................18 Hi-Fi Connection..........................82 Homefires......................................97 Infigro......................................55,151 Isca.................................................110 Justcork........................................60 Lafarge Readymix.........................7

Servest Landscaping................42 Setsolar......................................164 Solent Trading............................86 Style Décor..................................48 Swissline Design.......................116 Tile Africa......................................61 Tint Dynamics................................78 TJ Roof Group..............................58 Transit Floor Coverings........68 Trumod...................................134,135 Turf-Ag Irrigation....................148 Vrede Textiles.............................93 World of Marble and Granite.................................104

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