Sustainability – Kube

Residence 1485 Franschoek

KUBE architecture — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 10:04:10 +0000

Residence 1485, a new edition to the KUBE architecture portfolio is nestled in the mountains overlooking the town of Franschoek. The appointment is the result of an invited competition. You can see the original entry here. With neighbours Chamonix Wine Estate and Black Elephant Winters the location suggests a lifestyle of congeniality,

KUBE architecture receives Special Commendation for Sustainable Construction

KUBE architecture — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 11:41:49 +0000

The FynBloem Protea Packing Facility, designed by Cape Town based architectural Practice KUBE architecture, received a highly commended award in this year's ‘AfriSam Sustainable Construction’ category. The project, which acts as the face of the FynBloem brand uses creative initiatives to lessen the environmental impact and increase sustainability, not only during construction but also in the everyday running of the facility. The facility was also awarded the CSR award for Socially Responsible Development! You can read more about what makes this project so successful here.

Which Cities are leading the Green Revolution?

KUBE architecture — Mon, 27 May 2013 10:34:01 +0000

[caption id="attachment_435" align="aligncenter" width="528"] via House Trip[/caption]

Which Cities are leading the Green Revolution? New York, Vancouver, Copenhagen, London, Amsterdam and Stockholm? The following infographic explores which cities have been most successful in reducing their carbon footprint.

Fynbloem Packing Facility receives CSR Award for Socially Responsible Development

KUBE architecture — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:33:00 +0000

The Fynbloem Protea Packing Facility by Cape Town Architects, KUBE architecture was recently awarded the Corporate Social Responsibility Award by the Investment Fund for Developing Countries. The CSR Award is the industry's showcase for the most powerful and successful, social responsibility and green campaigns. Christian Friis Bach, Minister for Development Coordination, explains why FynBloem walked away with this honour...

How the FynBloem Packing Facility used TABS to cut Electricity costs

KUBE architecture — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:01:00 +0000

Cape Town based architects KUBE recently completed a sustainable Protea packing facility in Riviersonderend. One of the methods employed towards greening the building is called TABS.

Kasteelberg Nature Estate

KUBE architecture — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:28:00 +0000

KUBE architecture is compiling the architectural guidelines and concept for a new residential estate on the slopes of the Kasteelberg Mountain Estate just above the town of Riebeek Wes in the Western Cape.

KUBE architecture is now Competent and Registered: SANS10400XA

KUBE architecture — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 09:56:00 +0000

[caption id="attachment_194" align="aligncenter" width="600"] A first-of-its-kind, the FynBloem Sustainable Protea Packing Facility in Riviersonderend by KUBE architecture.[/caption]

Cape Town based architectural practice, KUBE architecture is now capable of acting in the capacity of Competent Persons with regard to the new SANS10400XA Energy legislation. What this means is that we are able to perform Rational Designs according to the Regulation and Standards, and make use of the Deemed-to-Satisfy route for compliance.

Implementation of New Energy Legislation (SANS10400XA): 14 May 2012

KUBE architecture — Tue, 22 May 2012 08:56:00 +0000

Like many other Cape Town architects we received this letter in the electronic mailbox the other day...What it says is that all new building work, alterations and additions included, would have to comply with these regulations which targets the amount of electricity consumed by households for heating water, temperature regulation and lighting.

Coffee vs. Water footprint: What is your habit costing?

KUBE architecture — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:06:00 +0000

"It can take up to 140 litres of water to produce each cup of coffee"

Ruth Matthews, Executive director of the Water Footprint Network [source]

The fact that KUBE architecture is run on a constant supply of good strong coffee coupled with an increased passion for sustainable development means that we found this statement rather alarming. Adding to our discomfort was the indication that the upcoming dry months will place severe strain on the City’s water resources. Luckily Cape Town is famous for the amount of coffee consumed rather than produced but the coffee scenario did highlight an uncomfortable truth.

Fynbloem Update: Cracking the Social Code of Sustainability

KUBE architecture — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:05:00 +0000

Back in 1987 a couple of smart people gathered at an event known as the Brundtland Commission of the United Nations. Sustainable development was defined as development which meets the needs of the current generation without jeopardizing the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainability as a term is commonly used to collect all the trendy carelessly tossed about terminology such as environmentally friendly, green, organic etc. etc., but it doesn't end there, in 2005 at the UN World Summit, it was noted that sustainability required satisfying environmental, social and economic criteria.