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 The South African Institute of Architects with 11 Affiliated Regional Institutes. SAIA Architects and Regional Institutes are committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and competence.

    

 

  

 

                   

Submissions: AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture

  • [Lebone II College in Phokeng, North West]

    Activate Architects, Afritects

    Lebone II College in Phokeng, North West

    A new education model with accommodation, farming and alternative teaching methods. The transparent structure aimed to "de-institutionalise” learning

  • [Elkanah House high school campus, Cape]

    Nic Border Architects

    Elkanah House high school campus, Cape

    Elkanah provides a nurturing learning environment, while responding to the unique characteristics of the West Coast in terms of climate, aesthetics and social conditions.

  • [Kavuma House, Lanseria, Johannesburg]

    Claude Bailey Architects & Designers

    Kavuma House, Lanseria, Johannesburg

    An important feature is the earth wall which forms the backbone of the entire house. Other features include passive solar, indigenous landscaping and water storage.

  • [Lulu Kati Kati, Melville, Johannesburg]

    Kate Otten Architects

    Lulu Kati Kati, Melville, Johannesburg

    Wrapped around a Dombeya tree, the house becomes part of the tree and reflects a sense of living within and between nature.

  • [Nedbank Ridgeside Building, Umhlanga Rocks, KwaZulu-Natal.]

    DHK Architects

    Nedbank Ridgeside Building, Umhlanga Rocks, KwaZulu-Natal.

    This building demonstrates how buildings can contribute towards reducing carbon emissions and other negative environmental impacts.

  • [Ozmik House, Lynnwood, Pretoria]

    Arca Architects & Designers

    Ozmik House, Lynnwood, Pretoria

    In designing a South African building that accommodates Swiss and Norwegian agencies, ARCA was challenge to express a distinct design identity through built form.

  • [Pick 'n Pay on Nicol, Sandton]

    Bentel Associates

    Pick 'n Pay on Nicol, Sandton

    The building uses daylight harvesting to make use of natural light with green building design and technologies such as building orientation, fenestration and louvres.

  • [The Energy Works in Parktown North, Johannesburg]

    Daffonchio & Associate Architects

    The Energy Works in Parktown North, Johannesburg

    The architects were required to create an energizing, uplifting work environment by linking a new, high-tech construction to the existing premises.

  • [Vele Secondary School in Limpopo]

    East Coast Architects

    Vele Secondary School in Limpopo

    Schools play a critical role in the life of communities especially those situated in remote areas. The use of local resources reduces the carbon footprint and invests in local economies.

  • [Safmarine Sports Centre in Piketberg, Western Cape]

    Tsai Design Studio

    Safmarine Sports Centre in Piketberg, Western Cape

    The converted container houses a coach’s office, two change rooms and an equipment store.



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