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ShelterTech Accelerator programme makes its debut in Africa
The Habitat for Humanity Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter's ShelterTech Accelerator programme is making its Africa debut in Kenya, joining previous successful implementation in Mexico and...
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3D concrete printing could free the world from boring buildings
Construction is one of the largest industries in the world economy - worth A$10tn globally.Read more... | Send to a friend
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'The Governator' to headline W12, Future of Water conference in CT next year
Arnold Schwarzenegger. Image by Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0</span>Former governor of California, climate change activist and philanthropist, Arnold Schwarzenegger will join global leaders at the...
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RisCura, Africa Investor to launch infrastructure performance index
RisCura and Africa Investor have partnered to launch Africa's first infrastructure performance index in early 2019. The initiative has the support of the African Sovereign Wealth and Pension Fund...
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CityLift master plan proposes reimagining of Cape Town Foreshore Freeway...
CityLift, an innovative master plan that proposes dropping Cape Town's elevated freeways to the ground and lifting the city over them, was one of six shortlisted bids in a competition initiated by the...
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Divercity turns first sod of Jewel City redevelopment
The redevelopment of Johannesburg's Jewel City is now underway as the first sod was turned this week in the CBD. Spanning six city blocks that were the former heart of the diamond and precious metals...
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Bo-Kaap protesters in stand-off with crane
About 50 protesters gathered at the corner of Buiten and Buitengracht Street on Tuesday, 20 November. Their aim was to prevent a crane from entering Bo-Kaap and making its way to a development on 40...
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Foster + Partners releases images for The Tulip tower in London
Foster + Partners has released images for a new tourist observation tower at a site next to 30 St Mary Axe (also known as The Gherkin) in London. Dubbed The Tulip, the tower is designed to function as...
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Using data to build a Cape Town for all
The 21st century has brought a new range of urban challenges, compelling cities to become more resilient to the shocks and stresses which they face. Data in all its components - collection, analysis,...
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R5m Grand Parade upgrade will include revamped trading kiosks
The City of Cape Town's newly elected mayoral committee member for assets and facilities management Alderman James Vos recently did a site visit to the Grand Parade which is currently undergoing a R5m...
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Bernard Roy Seeff joins Heartwood Properties board of directors
Bernard Roy Seeff has joined Heartwood Properties' board as a non-executive director and to act as a member of its audit committee.Read more... | Send to a friend
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Maputo-Catembe Bridge a historic development
Maputo-Catembe Bridge. Image by Jcornelius, CC BY-SA 4.0, [[https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=71007636 Wikimedia Commons]]</span>Cabinet has congratulated the South African...
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Deadline closing in for 2019 PPC Imaginarium Awards entries
The deadline for entries into the 2019 PPC Imaginarium Awards in South Africa and Zimbabwe is 30 November 2018. Creatives are invited to test their skills and produce innovative works using Portland...
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Maputo-Catembe Bridge a historic development
Maputo-Catembe Bridge. Image by Jcornelius, CC BY-SA 4.0, [[https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=71007636 Wikimedia Commons]]</span>Cabinet has congratulated the South African...
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Residents oppose Conradie Hospital housing plan
Artist’s impression of the future Old Conradie Hospital Development in Pinelands. Source: Western Cape Government</span>The old Conradie Hospital site has been dormant since 2002. Heralded by...
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Open Studios returns to Cape Town this year
Now in its sixth year, Open Studios returns to Cape Town once again, 3-4 December. The event sees architecture practices across the city opening their doors to the public, inviting people inside the...
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UCT takes top honours in 2018 Greenovate Property, Engineering Awards
For the second year in a row, the University of Cape Town (UCT) has taken top honours in both the Greenovate Property Awards and the Greenovate Engineering Awards 2018.Read more... | Send to a friend
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Did fear-mongering help Cape Town avert Day Zero?
According to the findings of a study by researchers from Stellenbosch University (SU) and the University of Cape Town (UCT), threats about Day Zero when taps would run dry had a far greater impact on...
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UKZN's Shuaib Bayat secures spot in 32nd Corobrik Architectural Student of...
Shuaib Bayat was named the regional winner for the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) in the 32nd Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year Regional Awards, receiving a prize of R10,000. Peter Harel...
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BizTrendsLIVE! January 2019 speaker line up
Bizcommunity invites you to join us as four 'Afro-futurists', all published authors, all experienced global keynote speakers and trend consultants, impart their knowledge in one intensive morning...
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