Eskom says it’s been the victim of vicious attacks from some Midrand homeowners. Their lawyer accused the power utility of delaying tactics in a matter before the North Gauteng High court. Eskom had asked for more time to study documentation....
On Tuesday, 16 July 2013, Premier Helen Zille unveiled the latest flagship project of the 110% Green campaign, the Better Living Challenge, as a pioneering initiative to stimulate new solutions that improve the living conditions of poor people in...
The Western Cape has added welcome impetus to a growing trend by provincial governments to embrace alternative building technologies (ABTs) as a cost-effective and sustainable solution to housing local communities. The Western Cape’s...
Timred Jabaza has been waiting 22 years for a decent home – but on Friday his long wait finally came to an end when President Jacob Zuma handed him the key to his new, fully furnished two-bedroom house. Jabaza was one of the first...
In this funny and insightful talk, builder Dan Phillips tours us through a dozen homes he has built in Texas, USA, using recycled and reclaimed materials in wildly creative ways. Brilliant, low-tech design details will refresh your own creative...
