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Voice of SAIA
To mark a decade of the Awards programme, all practitioners of sustainable design are invited to enter projects that respond to innovative architectural and design thinking in the field of sustainability for the AfriSam-SAIA Sustainable Design Award 2020.
The AfriSam-SAIA Sustainable Design Award recognises contributions that bring sustainable innovation to both urban and rural living environments through an integrated approach to communities, planning, research, architecture, building practice, natural systems and technology.
Entries should demonstrate how they embody sound practices that bear the hallmarks of great architectural, social design and innovative thinking in the field of sustainability, to achieve a better future for all.
The entries will be judged based on the following criteria: 1. Harmonisation 2. People upliftment 3. New ways of thinking 4. Place making performance 5. Leadership
The Award recognises design excellence in these four categories: A) Sustainable architecture B) Research in sustainability C) Sustainable pr oducts and technology D) Sustainable social programmes
Entries must be submitted online at www.sustainabledesign.co.za by 31 March 2020, midnight (GMT+2). If you experience any difficulty in entering online, email briefing@sustainabledesign.co.za
SABS - WORKING WITH AND FOR INDUSTRIAL COMPANIES AND GOVERNMENT
The South African Bureau of Standards supports the industrialisation effort of the Department of Trade and Industry. SABS is a founding member of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO). SABS has an established network of national, regional and international partners that develop technical solutions adopted as South African National Standards (SANS), this in return enables business and government to:
Improve the quality of products and services Enhance competitiveness and access to markets Ensure that procurement of products and services meet quality standards Improve the delivery of services underpinned by best practice Support the attainment of policy and regulatory objectives
SABS provides services to assist the implementation of best practice solutions and achievement of quality products and services:
More than 7000 South African National Standards Testing services for a diverse range of products
of companies to management system standards of products and the application of the SABS Mark Scheme Training of management and employees on implementation of SANS Consignment Inspection Services
to local content requirements
SABS a trusted partner in delivering quality assurance. Contact SABS to establish support for your standardisation aspirations. Tel.: + 27 (0)861 277 227 E-mail: info@sabs.co.za Website: www.sabs.co.za
volume 10 | issue 1 March - June 2020
CONTENTS
8 volume 10 | issue 1 www.tobuild.co.za Editor’s Note......................................................................................... 2
Voice of SAIA ........................................................................................ 6
Editor’s Choice An oven that ‘listens’ to your food, Solar lights that work?, Contemporary pedestal ....................................................................... 14
Cover Story ......................................................................................... 16
News & Views Apartment hotels – a growth area, New industrial and wholesale suppliers division, Desperate call to Government, Health & safety key drivers, Continued demand for residential property in Pretoria, Brewery truly wired ............................................ 20
Lead Stories Launching the Ridge ............................................................................ 26 How are we doing as an industry?....................................................... 30
Professions Sandton building uses spectacular façade cladding........................... 32 OxGlen buildings show respect for heritage....................................... 34 Calling all built environment professionals.......................................... 36 IEA: Building & Construction Technical Committee ........................... 38 Tower crane sales an indicator of recovery?........................................ 40 A word from ASAQS on the JBCC ...................................................... 43 Siyanda Mbele, designer ..................................................................... 46 Community architectural designer for circular economy.................... 48 Raising the residential bar in PE........................................................... 50 Addressing corrosion in wastewater plants......................................... 52 OCFM recognised................................................................................ 54 Dealing with errant professionals......................................................... 56
CONTENTS
Building Systems Five ideas for classy kitchens................................................................ 58 Kitchen Specialists 2020....................................................................... 60 Essentials for industrial roll-up doors................................................... 62 Solutions for a hard-hit industry........................................................... 65 Design professionals urged to join SASFA.......................................... 68 The basics of steel roofing in warehouses........................................... 72 New UN-backed global fire safety standard under development ..... 75
Materials Double decker rehabilitation creates safety and jobs......................... 78 Efficiency and quality demanded to stay in the game........................ 84 Funding for solar-reflective roof coatings............................................ 86 Zama-Zamas a threat to sustainable development? .......................... 88 Cost, maintenance and longevity - the balance.................................. 90 South Africa boasts new advanced processing plant ......................... 94 Efficient cavity wall construction .......................................................... 96 Insulation to future proof properties?.................................................. 99 Concrete and construction expos address 4IR readiness................. 102
Services A word on ceiling fans........................................................................ 104 Global invention shown in the Greenhouse...................................... 107
Green Building Heat pumps offer an opportunity to expand sales ........................... 110 South Africa’s first interior 6-Star Green Star Award.......................... 112 Industry-managed Waste Management Plan.................................... 114 State of renewable energy in SA ....................................................... 117
Professional Education Food for plants - Mwana Mwale ........................................................ 120
To Build HandBook Plan, Design, Build, Interior & Exterior Décor
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