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Green Building Design and Sustainable Construction

Commercial and residential developers across South Africa are increasingly required to deliver buildings that use less energy, water and materials without compromising cost or comfort. This course covers green building design principles, passive design strategies, sustainable materials selection and rating tool requirements, equipping delegates to specify, evaluate and manage construction projects that meet efficiency and environmental performance expectations.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain the principles of green building design and their application in African climates.
  • Apply passive design strategies that reduce heating, cooling and lighting loads.
  • Select sustainable materials and construction methods based on lifecycle impact.
  • Evaluate building performance against recognised green building rating tool criteria.
  • Estimate the cost implications and payback of green building interventions.
  • Manage construction projects to deliver measurable energy and water performance targets.

Course outline

  1. 01Green Building Principles
  2. 02Passive Design for African Climates
  3. 03Sustainable Materials Selection
  4. 04Energy Efficient Building Systems
  5. 05Water Efficient Design
  6. 06Rating Tools and Standards
  7. 07Cost and Payback Analysis
  8. 08Managing Green Construction Projects

Who should attend

Intended for architects, quantity surveyors, property developers, facilities managers and construction project managers involved in commercial or residential building projects.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Dubai3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Lagos3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Harare3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Kampala3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Pretoria3R13,000
28 to 30 Sep 2026Cape Town3R13,000
12 to 14 Oct 2026Online3US$900
19 to 21 Oct 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026Cairo3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Accra3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Kigali3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Durban3R13,000
7 to 9 Dec 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
21 to 23 Dec 2026Mauritius3US$1,500

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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