Browsing Conference Publications by Impact Area "Infrastructure Innovation"

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Appropriate renewable energy for education infrastructure in rural South Africa: The Cofimvaba science centre model

Author: Nice, Jako A Date: Nov 2020 The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has embarked on an innovation investigation through a ministerial initiative brought by the Department of Science and Technology Innovation (DSI). The Cofimvaba Science Centre was ... Read more
Classroom acoustics: A case study of the cost-benefit of retrofitted interventions

Author: Van Reenen, Coralie A Date: Dec 2023 It is known that classroom acoustics is important for effective learning. To this end, many countries have developed classroom acoustics standards. However, research shows that these standards are often not implemented. Research evaluating ... Read more
An investigation of waste management practice in a South African township: A case study of Ekuphumleni township, Ndlambe municipality

Author: Adeniran, A ; Motsatsi, Lorato L ; Mbanga, S ; Ayesu-Koranteng, E ; Shakantu, W Date: 2022 Solid waste is a global challenge that is more pronounced in developing countries such as South Africa, where its management is a major concern. The government has recently made a concerted effort to engage the public in sustainable waste ... Read more c b n a
Microbiology of the Built Environment (MoBE) for architects, a review of applied spatial metrics for application in healthy building design

Author: Nice, Jako A Date: Jul 2020 Humans spend up to 90% of their time in indoor built environments. There is recognition and academic consensus that architectural design impacts both the sources of the microbial communities, (via activity and mix of occupancy), and the ... Read more
Rainwater harvesting design approaches

Author: Gibberd, Jeremy T Date: Dec 2022 Different approaches have been developed to design rainwater harvesting systems. However, these have not been widely applied in schools and are not well understood. This paper presents findings from a study in which different rainwater water ... Read more
Rapid identification and evaluation of interventions for improved water performance at South Africa schools

Author: Gibberd, Jeremy T Date: Dec 2020 Many areas of South Africa experience water shortages and unreliable water supplies. Water and sanitation costs at South African municipalities have been steadily rising in the last 5 years and are particularly high in water-stressed areas ... Read more
School water and rainwater use modeller

Author: Gibberd, Jeremy T Date: Dec 2022 With climate change, schools in hot and dry areas are increasingly experiencing water shortages. This can affect the health of students and teachers, disrupt education and in the worst case, lead to school closures. Rainwater harvesting can ... Read more
Social and economic sustainability targets in construction

Author: Gibberd, Jeremy T Date: Sep 2022 Sustainable development is based on approaches that reduce negative environmental impacts while creating beneficial social and economic impacts. While there has been extensive research on the negative environmental impacts of construction, ... Read more
A sustainability specification for emergency housing

Author: Gibberd, Jeremy T Date: Nov 2020 There is a need to provide emergency accommodation for households in the event of a disaster such as flooding. In South Africa, this is catered for in the National Housing Code developed by the Department of Human Settlements in 2009. Since ... Read more
Transforming urban residential sites for improved sustainability, developing and assessing alternative configurations

Author: Gibberd, Jeremy T Date: Jul 2021 Africa is urbanizing rapidly. In 1960, 20% of the population lived in urban areas. By 2010, 40% of the population lived in urban areas and annual urban growth rates of 4 to 5% are projected (United Nations Environment Programme, 1999; ... Read more

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Browsing Conference Publications by Impact Area "Infrastructure Innovation"

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