Towards Sustainable Human Settlements: A Low ... - Alive2green

Conclusion
• Green Building is now an established concept in property
development and construction globally
• South Africa is participating through the development of
localised Green Star Rating Tools
• The National Building Regulations and Standards Act is
being amended to include environmental issues (Part X),
commencing with Energy.
• South Africa can, however, lead the way with regard to
improving quality of, and relationships between, all living
things, communities and the natural/built environment,
even for the poorest of the poor.