WELL COVERED
The use of low- or zero-VOC paint has become almost de rigueur, making a big difference to the health of a building’s occupants
CLEAN MACHINES
Realising just how energy inefficient most office equipment is can be a sobering concept. However, new technologies are emerging to challenge this
NET WORTH
Building projects can earn valuable points for either neutralising or positively redressing their use of the world’s most precious resource
SIT BACK AND RELAX
Being comfortable at work can make all the difference to staff – and companies’ – well-being and productivity
PULLING THE PLUG
With legislation on the cards to regulate how SA industry deals with its e-waste, there is potential to gain valuable minerals while creating jobs at the same time
URBAN BREW
The ability to rejuvenate SA’s inner cities and vastly enhance their appeal and liveability will be crucial to future development
HARD DUTY
While it’s an integral ingredient of the world’s built habitat, cement is also responsible for large amounts of carbon dioxide emissions. However, new technology is making it stronger – and easier on the environment
SHINING EXAMPLE
LEDs are just a small part of the new technology driving efficiency in lighting – and the systems are becoming more intelligent too
DUAL PURPOSE
It’s time SA invested more in greywater systems, particularly for new builds, but what is the safest way to go about this?
STAND AND DELIVER
It’s a truism that a healthy employee is a more productive one, but just how responsible is an employer for the well-being of their staff?
