“It’s not about where
you come from, it’s about
where you want to go”
– Robert Katende
GoGreener Now
With a foundation in Architecture, GoGreener has expanded their skill-set to incorporate Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE) into their professional portfolio.
The EDGE platform has been developed by the IFC and facilitated in South Africa by the GBCSA to promote transition to a sustainable low-carbon footprint in the built environment by encouraging professionals in the development of building design which will have a lower environmental impact.
With EDGE certification as both Experts and Auditors, GoGreener will liaise with all parties involved in the certification process, from developers to architects, GBCSA staff and the IFC.
ADVISE
GoGreener will advise on processes and documentation to facilitate effective and efficient turnaround on certification as well as assist with understanding the requirements, process and procedures.
UNDERTAKE
GoGreener will undertake the collation of documents, drawings and schedules from relevant parties, service providers, manufacturers and installers.
FACILITATE
GoGreener will facilitate the evaluation of these documents, drawings and schedules. Producing additional information, calculations and supporting documents if required.
GoGreener is a certified member of Edge-IFC, SACP, SAIAT and GBCSA
Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies.
A certification system that has been created for the purpose of making a building’s energy or resource usage more efficient.
An energy efficiency platform, developed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group.
When the App is populated, it measures or quantifies the energy saving of a building or project, depending on what measures are implement in the building process.
If the energy saving complies with the requirements of the Certification System, then a building or project achieves their certification.
A regulatory body which educates and uplifts architectural leaders serving society, within the sustainable built environment.
SACAP is an inclusive and transparent organisation that upskills those in the Architectural Profession to be recognised as global leaders in the sustainable built environment, creating awareness and understanding in the industry regarding comprehensive conclusive delivery.
SAIAT is a self-governing institute that believes in loyalty and honesty towards its members and the profession and subscribes to the principles of fairness and transparency.
SAIAT is an organisation that advocates for its members and the architectural profession. It values the principles of justice and communication in all its activities. It allows for the expression of design, and the application of technology in architecture.
The Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) is a non-profit organisation advocating for the advancement of sustainable practices in the property and construction sectors.
The GBCSA is committed to creating a greener and sustainable built environment as part of a global network of organisations, while striving for the adoption of building sustainability and decarbonised environments worldwide.
The GBCSA are redefining how we build now, to protect the environment for tomorrow.
Meet the Team
Our goal is simple:
To educate the industry in carbon footprint protocols and sustainability; to see that the people involved realise their potential in making this happen.
