Greening Brick and Mortar in South Africa: A Critical Review of Green Architecture and Green Technologies
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This paper presents a critical review of green architecture and green technologies, focusing on their evolution and implementation within the South African context. As climate change, resource scarcity, and urbanisation accelerate, the construction industry in South Africa is also arguably increasingly embracing sustainable building practices. This study, in turn, employed the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) methodology to systematically review existing literature on green architecture and technologies relevant to South Africa from 2015 to 2024. Using a clear and reproducible process of screening and selection of peer-reviewed studies, the study synthesized and identified trends, challenges, and opportunities in the greening of brick-and-mortar construction. The findings reveal an increasing recognition and implementation of sustainable practices, especially in the utilisation of alternative materials, energy-efficient design, and water-conserving technologies. The review also recognizes considerable obstacles, such as elevated costs, insufficient regulatory enforcement, and a deficiency in technical proficiency. For the more successful integration of green design into mainstream construction, there is a demand for policy alignment, stakeholder education, and incentives for innovation. This assessment, borne out by the literature review, enhances the comprehension of sustainable development in the Global South and provides a basis for future research and practice in green architecture and green technology.
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