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Solar-powered geysers made from recycled plastic to power informal households
Cape Town - The Lulalab Foundation and the Atlantis Special Economic Zone (ASEZ), with support from the City, aims to transform informal...

Deen Gabriel
Dec 14, 20212 min read
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KENYA TO BOAST AFRICAโS LARGEST 3D-PRINTED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT
The 52-house Mvule Gardens project, located in Kilifi, north of Mombasa, will be developed by 14Trees in partnership with Holcim and CDC...

Deen Gabriel
Dec 10, 20212 min read
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Architectural Marvels That Seem to Defy the Laws of Science
Architecture is a complex process that involves the use of artistry and craftsmanship, along with numerous calculations and a solid...

Deen Gabriel
Dec 9, 20216 min read
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Most contractors in SA will close for the buildersโ break โ unlike last yearโs Covid catchup
South Africa's annual builders' holiday traditionally starts around 16 December and ends in the first or second week of January. Last...

Deen Gabriel
Dec 8, 20213 min read
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Leading green building developer puts sustainability at core of new office block in Melrose North
What if every single act of design and construction made the world a better place? This is the cornerstone principle of 76 Corlett Drive,...

Deen Gabriel
Dec 6, 20214 min read
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COMMERCIAL BUILDING CONFIDENCE RECORDS BIGGEST QUARTERLY IMPROVEMENT SINCE THE 80S
South Africaโs โcoreโ building sector confidence index has achieved its best level since mid-2019, rising from 20 in Q3 2021 to 27 in Q4...

Deen Gabriel
Dec 3, 20213 min read
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New lagoon โbeachโ for Joburg South
Balwin Properties says it intends to construct a Crystal Lagoon at its Greater Thaba Development in Johannesburg South, and โbring the...

Deen Gabriel
Dec 1, 20213 min read
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The underwater 'kites' generating electricity as they move
Known as "sea dragons" or "tidal kites", they look like aircraft, but these are in fact high-tech tidal turbines, generating electricity...

Deen Gabriel
Nov 29, 20215 min read
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Want to improve your home's value? 3 proven ways to do it
When you bought your home, it was primarily a place to live. However, as time passes your home becomes one of your best assets. It builds...

Deen Gabriel
Nov 24, 20213 min read
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A major route is getting an upgrade โ promising shorter travel times between Joburg and Zimbabwe
The Department of Transport says it is making steady progress on the construction of a new R640 million project in Limpopo which aims to...

Deen Gabriel
Nov 23, 20211 min read
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Chinaโs 640-Ton โIron Monsterโ Can Erect Colossal Bridges In a Few Days
Launching the Belt and Road initiative in 2013, China has proven to be the heir to the tradition of the Silk Road. The project comprises...

Deen Gabriel
Nov 16, 20213 min read
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For An Accessible Shower Install Grab Bars
Young or old, in a shower installing, a grab bar or two is a safe idea. When designing or renovating a shower cubicle, grab bars are...

Deen Gabriel
Nov 8, 20213 min read
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A New Sunflower-Like Solar Panel Tracks the Sun for Maximum Energy
Producing 40% more power than conventional panels. You might have seen them around. In fact, they're pretty hard to miss. Boston-based...

Deen Gabriel
Nov 5, 20212 min read
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'Increase your home's value by R500k+' with these easy eco upgrades
The beauty about residential property is that it can serve both purposes - a home can be both a great place to live in, while...

Deen Gabriel
Nov 2, 20213 min read
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3 Signs Your Geyser Is About To Burst
The last thing you need right now is a burst geyser, so we have 3 signs to keep in mind that are an indication that a geyser is about to...

Deen Gabriel
Oct 29, 20212 min read
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Six things to consider when renovating your scullery
From considering the movement within the space to avoiding clogged pipes, here are six top tips when it comes to renovating your...

Deen Gabriel
Oct 27, 20212 min read
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This futuristic design uses recycled bottles, coffee and oranges
Dubai Expoโs Italian Pavilion is a futuristic, sustainable creation. The 38,000-square-feet (3,500-square-meter) masterpiece opened on...

Deen Gabriel
Oct 25, 20212 min read
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South African building industry in line for more State support
South Africaโs government is planning more measures to bolster its ailing building industry after banning the use of imported cement on...

Deen Gabriel
Oct 18, 20212 min read
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Denmark Is Cleverly Repurposing Old Wind Turbine Blades as Bike Shelters
Due to the strength wind turbines require to function properly, the blades are manufactured from a composite of materials like glass...

Deen Gabriel
Oct 15, 20212 min read
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WATERFALL WINS โBEST IN SAโ AT INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY AWARDS
Waterfall Management Company and Attacq Limited were awarded three โBest in South Africa 2021 โ 2022โ accolades for the Waterfall...

Deen Gabriel
Oct 15, 20212 min read
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