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Improve your energy efficiency this winter while keeping warm

July 14, 2020 Leave a Comment

South Africans can keep warmer, save money, and take pressure off the national grid by implementing simple low-cost energy saving measures. This call from Barry Bredenkamp, General Manager Energy Efficiency & Corporate Communications at SANEDI, (the South African National Energy Development Institute). “While South Africa has passed the winter equinox, meaning our days … [Read more...]

Replace shaky fossil energy with reliable sunlight

February 27, 2019 Leave a Comment

Eskom energy is shaky. First you have it, then you don’t. In the bigger scheme of things this is a good thing. We need to shift off fossil fuels anyway to save the climate. The more they charge us for energy, the better our motivation to take the plunge and do the sideways jump to renewables – essentially free power. Barring your installation of course. There is only one way … [Read more...]

Miss Earth South Africa placed in Top 8

November 28, 2012 Leave a Comment

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Johannesburg-based environmentalist and law graduate, Tamerin Jardine, placed in the Top 8 at the 13th International Miss Earth at a star-studded, glittering gala showcase event at the Versailles Palace, Alabang in Manila, Philippines on Saturday night. From the outset this 25-year-old was a favourite with avid competition followers and pundits alike and from the minute she … [Read more...]

Working together to reduce energy consumption

November 8, 2012 Leave a Comment

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Reducing the energy consumption of a building takes a concerted combined effort from the property owners, managers, tenants and staff - but is a very worthwhile exercise, both from a financial and an environmental point of view. This is according to Martin Bester, Managing Director of Intersect Sectional Title Services, the sectional title specialist subsidiary of the Spire … [Read more...]

Building in harmony with nature

April 26, 2012 Leave a Comment

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“Going green is about respect and about eco systems living in harmony without invasion.  Modular architecture – creating a building with what you need when you need it - allows for this”. Ecomo home is the brain child of Pietro Russo (pictured), an Italian born architect who grew up in Luxembourg and studied in Brussells, Belgium. During his studies, he took part in the … [Read more...]

Green design 2: eco lighting

October 12, 2011 Leave a Comment

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A range of delightful lighting: standing lamps, desk lamps, pendant fittings and chandeliers, are handcrafted in Cape Town, using materials that are as eco-friendly as can be. Designed and made (until the workshop is up and running) by architect Andy Horn, they follow his passion for the respect and understanding of nature and natural elements, and how best they can be … [Read more...]

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