Chapter 1
The Context: Evolution of the Green Building Movement
Godwell Nhamo

Chapter 2
Green Building in the Context of Climate Change
Bongani Chavalala, Vuyo Mjimba and Godwell Nhamo

Chapter 3
Energy Efficiency: Theories and Contradictions
Fannie Machete

Chapter 4
Green Building Policy Environment: Regulations, Protocols, and Codes of Practice
Vuyo Mjimba

Chapter 5
Green Buildings Value Chain in South Africa
Vuyo Mjimba and Asanda Madikizela

Chapter 6
Environment House: Epicentre of South African Government Green Building Journey
Godwell Nhamo

Chapter 7
Policy and By-law Provisions for City of Tshwane’s Sustainability and Green Building Pathways
Godwell Nhamo

Chapter 8
Green Building Strides in Local Government: A Case of Tshwane House
Godwell Nhamo, Nedson Pophiwa and Tariro Kamuti

Chapter 9
Tourism and the Recreational Potential of Green Building: A Case Study of Hotel Verde Cape Town
Kaitano Dube and Kevin Mearns

Chapter 10
Nedbank’s Green Building Journey: Exciting and Inspiring Many
Godwell Nhamo, Nompe Ntombela and Bongani Chavalala

Chapter 11
Green Buildings in the Education Sector: An Assessment of Initiatives and Progress by the University of South Africa
Muchaiteyi Togo and Munyaradzi Chitakira

Chapter 12
Green Buildings and Sustainable Urban Transportation in South Africa: A Focus on End-ofTrip Facilities
Muchaiteyi Togo

Chapter 13
Psychosocial Perspectives and Behaviours of Green Building Occupants in South Africa
Claudia Gossow and Busisiwe Magagula

Chapter 14
Green Building: A Continuous Journey of Improvement
Vuyo Mjimba